We regularly invite an inspiring speaker to give a masterclass. These are about very different facets of the wine world. With this we offer our students a broadening of their knowledge and we can also discuss topics that do not appear in the WSET or WSG curriculum.
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Discover the art of tasting of wine faults with Sietze Wijma. Under Sietze’s guidance, we taste the same neutral base wine 11 times. An ‘incorrect’ aroma that we can encounter in wine has been added to 10 of these samples. For example, consider the smell by which you can recognize ‘cork’. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you could expect them.
Register quickly by sending us an email, because there is only limited space!
September 7, 2024 – 11.00-13.00 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting White Wines
September 7, 2024 – 14.00-16.00 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting Red Wines
Discover the art of tasting red wines with Sietze Wijma. Under the guidance of Sietze we taste the same neutral red basic wine 11 times. An aroma that we regularly encounter in wine has been added to 10 of these samples. Think of the green pepper in a Cabernet Sauvignon, or chocolate of oak aging. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you can expect them.
Register quickly by sending us an email, because there is only limited space!
September 6, 2024 – 19.30-21.30 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting Wine Faults
September 7, 2024 – 11.00-13.00 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting White Wines
Discover the art of tasting white wines with Sietze Wijma. Under the guidance of Sietze we taste the same neutral white basic wine 11 times. An aroma that we regularly encounter in wine has been added to 10 of these samples. Think of the citrus fruits and white pepper in a Gruner Veltliner or the vanilla in Chardonnay due to oak aging. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you can expect them.
Register quickly by sending us an email, because there is only limited space!
September 6, 2024 – 19.30-21.30 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting Wine Faults
September 7, 2024 – 14.00-16.00 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting Red Wines
Wij sturen een maandelijkse nieuwsbrief met daarin het laatste nieuws.
On Friday evening, June 14, 2024, Rowan Daniels will take you on a tasteful journey through various wine regions and we will discover various sparkling wines, made in a classic way.
Rowan Daniels; Register Vinologist, Magister Vini i.o. & sommelier at wine bar Paskamer has a great passion for sparkling wines and she will share her knowledge with us on this evening!
The focus of this masterclass is on the traditional winemaking method of sparkling wines, the so-called ‘Méthode Traditionnelle’. And although this method has its origins in France (Champagne), winemakers all over the world have embraced this technique, each with a unique local twist. We will explore the influences of local grape varieties and countries on the styles and flavors of these sparkling wines.
Curious about this method? And where in the world it is used? Register quickly by sending us an email, because there are only a limited spots available!
This Masterclass will be in Dutch
Discover the art of tasting white wines with Sietze Wijma. Under the guidance of Sietze we taste the same neutral white basic wine 11 times. An aroma that we regularly encounter in wine has been added to 10 of these samples. Think of the citrus fruits and white pepper in a Gruner Veltliner or the vanilla in Chardonnay due to oak aging. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you can expect them.
Register quickly by sending us an email, because there is only limited space!
April 19, 2024 – 19.30-21.30 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting Wine Faults
April 20, 2024 – 14.00-16.00 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting Red Wines
Discover the art of tasting red wines with Sietze Wijma. Under the guidance of Sietze we taste the same neutral red basic wine 11 times. An aroma that we regularly encounter in wine has been added to 10 of these samples. Think of the green pepper in a Cabernet Sauvignon, or chocolate of oak aging. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you can expect them.
Register quickly by sending us an email, because there is only limited space!
April 19, 2024 – 19.30-21.30 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting Wine Faults
April 20, 2024 – 11.00-13.00 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting White Wines
Discover the art of tasting of wine faults with Sietze Wijma. Under Sietze’s guidance, we taste the same neutral base wine 11 times. An ‘incorrect’ aroma that we can encounter in wine has been added to 10 of these samples. For example, consider the smell by which you can recognize ‘cork’. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you could expect them.
Register quickly by sending us an email, because there is only limited space!
April 20, 2024 – 11.00-13.00 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting White Wines
April 20, 2024 – 14.00-16.00 uur
Masterclass Sietze Wijma – The Art of Tasting Red Wines
We have managed to arrange a very special and unique masterclass for you; Demetri Walters is Master of Wine and expert in the field of fortified wines. Think of Port, Sherry and Madeira.
With extensive experience in the wine world and the Master of Wine title since 2013, he is a sought-after international speaker.
We are very proud to welcome him for a masterclass at AWA!
On April 5 he comes to Amsterdam to take you into the world of fortified wine. We will taste many special wines, including older vintages.
Be quick if you want to participate, because this is an exclusive masterclass. So don’t wait too long to reserve your place by sending us an email.
Register quickly by sending us an email, because there is only limited space!
Register quickly by sending us an email, because there is only limited space!
Because the masterclass for Friday evening, January 12 2024, was sold out in no time, we asked Sietze to give the same masterclass the next day on Saturday afternoon, January 13, 2024! So be quick to register because this is a popular and above all a very interesting masterclass!
Under Sietze’s guidance, we taste the same neutral base wine 11 times. An ‘incorrect’ aroma that we can encounter in wine has been added to 10 of these samples. For example, consider the smell by which you can recognize ‘cork’. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you could expect them.
This is the ideal masterclass for students preparing for the WSET level 3 tasting exam, but also very suitable for other wine lovers who would like to learn how to taste better.
Register quickly by sending us an email, because there is only limited space!
Sietze Wijma has already given a masterclass for us twice before. With great success! He will return to AWA in early 2024 for a masterclass on common and less common wine faults.
Sietze has a master’s degree in Sensory Science and gives many tastings at the WSET Wine School in London. We are therefore very happy that he will come to Amsterdam for us again this evening.
Under Sietze’s guidance, we taste the same neutral base wine 11 times. An ‘incorrect’ aroma that we can encounter in wine has been added to 10 of these samples. For example, consider the smell by which you can recognize ‘cork’. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you could expect them.
This is the ideal masterclass for students preparing for the WSET level 3 tasting exam, but also very suitable for other wine lovers who would like to learn how to taste better.
Register quickly by sending us an email, because there is only limited space!
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