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 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
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 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
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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!
One of our former students, Inma Muñoz, is a DO Málaga wine teacher. She will provide a masterclass especially for AWA in which she will tell us everything about this unique and very diverse Spanish wine region. Of course we also taste different wines from the area!
Register quickly by sending us an email. Only 20 places are available!
On Thursday 23 March we will receive Felipe from the Chilean winery Almaviva. One of Chile’s absolute top wines is produced here. For us here in Amsterdam a unique opportunity to taste different vintages of this special wine.
Almaviva is a collaboration between Baron Phillipe de Rotschild from Bordeaux and the Chilean Concha y Toro. The best of both worlds: the perfect Chilean climate for grape growing combined with French grapes and winemaking techniques.
Due to the very enthusiastic reactions to Sietze Wijma’s first masterclass, we will receive him for the second time on Friday evening 10 February from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm for ‘the Art of Tasting’. The masterclass in November ’22 focused on white wines. This time it’s about recognizing aromas in red wines.
Sietze has a master’s degree in Sensory Science and gives many tastings at the WSET wine school in London and now also with us in Amsterdam for the second time.
Under the guidance of Sietze we taste the same neutral 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, but also of the smell that you recognize ‘cork’. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you can expect them.
This is the ideal masterclass for students preparing for the WSET level 3 tasting exam, but also very suitable for other wine enthusiasts who would like to learn how to taste better.
Reserve your spot quickly by sending us a short email. Only 20 places are available.
Due to the very enthusiastic reactions to Sietze Wijma's first masterclass, we will receive him for the second time on Friday evening 10 February from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm for 'the Art of Tasting'. The masterclass in November '22 focused on white wines. This time it's about recognizing aromas in red wines.
Sietze has a master's degree in Sensory Science and gives many tastings at the WSET wine school in London and now also with us in Amsterdam for the second time.
Under the guidance of Sietze we taste the same neutral 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, but also of the smell that you recognize 'cork'. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you can expect them.
This is the ideal masterclass for students preparing for the WSET level 3 tasting exam, but also very suitable for other wine enthusiasts who would like to learn how to taste better.
Reserve your spot quickly by sending us a short email. Only 20 places are available.
On Friday evening 25 November from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm we will welcome Sietze Wijma from ‘The Art of Tasting’ at our Academy for a masterclass on recognizing aromas in wine. Sietze has a Masters in Sensory Science and does many tastings at the WSET wine school in London. We are therefore very happy that he can come to Amsterdam for us this evening.
Under the guidance of Sietze we taste the same neutral 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 sauvignon blanc, but also of the smell that you recognize ‘cork’. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you can expect.
This is the ideal masterclass for students preparing for the WSET level 3 tasting exam, but also very suitable for other wine enthusiasts who would like to learn how to taste better.
Reserve your spot quickly by sending us a short email. Only 20 places are available.
On Friday evening 25 November from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm we will welcome Sietze Wijma from 'The Art of Tasting' at our Academy for a masterclass on recognizing aromas in wine. Sietze has a Masters in Sensory Science and does many tastings at the WSET wine school in London. We are therefore very happy that he can come to Amsterdam for us this evening.
Under the guidance of Sietze we taste the same neutral 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 sauvignon blanc, but also of the smell that you recognize 'cork'. Sietze explains where these aromas come from and in which wines you can expect.
This is the ideal masterclass for students preparing for the WSET level 3 tasting exam, but also very suitable for other wine enthusiasts who would like to learn how to taste better.
Reserve your spot quickly by sending us a short email. Only 20 places are available.
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