✨ Exclusive Champagne Tasting: De Sousa Grand Cru ✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the finesse and complexity of Champagne De Sousa — a premium, family-owned producer from the Grand Cru village of Avize in the heart of the Côte des Blancs.

De Sousa is renowned for its organic and biodynamic approach, crafting some of the most expressive Chardonnay-based champagnes of the region. During this tasting, you’ll discover their rare Grand Cru cuvées, each a pure reflection of terroir, tradition, and excellence.

The tasting will be guided by Marco Herrouz, wine educator at Amsterdam Wine Academy, who will take you through the house’s philosophy, winemaking methods, and what makes these champagnes so exceptional.

Only 17 seats available – book fast!

Reserve your spot by emailing info@amsterdamwineacademy.com.

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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

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

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