Masterclasses and wine tastings in Amsterdam

Tastings

In addition to our official wine courses, we regularly organize inspiring tastings and masterclasses. A wide variety of topics are discussed at various levels. Would you like to attend one of these tastings? Send us an email and we will arrange the registration for you.

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Previous tastings and masterclasses

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Masterclass “The Future of Rioja: new styles and new philosophy”

Date: vrijdag maart 7, 2025

Time: 19:30

- 21:30

Location: Amsterdam Wine Academy, Gerard Doustraat 16, Amsterdam

Language: ENG

Reserve your spot, by sending us an email

€50,-

0 spots available

Fully booked

On March the 7th 2025 Margarita Krusharev takes you to Spain and together we dive deeper into the well-known Rioja wine region! In this Masterclass “The Future of Rioja: new styles and new philosophy” she explains how climate changes are developing the famous region and sub-regions. New styles and grape varieties are discussed and tasted!

ENG

Masterclass by Vivienne Papadosifaki “Sake fundamentals”

Date: vrijdag november 8, 2024

Time: 19:30

- 21:30

Location: Amsterdam Wine Academy, Gerard Doustraat 16, Amsterdam

Language: ENG

Reserve your spot, by sending us an email

€55,-

4 spots available

On Friday evening, November 8, 2024, embark on a fascinating exploration of the world of sake with Vivienne Papadosifaki, a certified sake professional and WSET sake educator. This masterclass is tailored for beginners, offering an immersive experience into the fundamental aspects of sake. Participants will unravel the mysteries of common sake styles and gain a profound understanding of the essential principles guiding its production.

Key topics Covered:

– Introduction to Sake

Uncover the basics of sake, exploring its essence as an alcoholic beverage, and gaining insights into its cultural significance.

– Common Styles of Sake

Navigate through the most prevalent sake styles, including Junmai, Ginjo, and Daiginjo, understanding their unique characteristics.

– Baseline of Production

Break down the essential components of sake production, laying the groundwork for comprehending the intricate techniques involved.

– Tasting Basics

Develop fundamental tasting skills, allowing participants to discern and appreciate the diverse flavors and aromas found in different types of sake.

This masterclass promises to be a delightful introduction for beginners, providing a solid foundation for further exploration into the rich and intricate world of sake. Join us for a captivating journey guided by expertise and passion for this amazing Japanese beverage.

ENG

Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé tasting

Date: vrijdag oktober 4, 2024

Time: 19:30

- 21:30

Location: Amsterdam Wine Academy, Gerard Doustraat 16, Amsterdam

Language: ENG

Reserve your spot, by sending us an email

€70,-

0 spots available

Fully booked

On Friday, October 4, we will receive Jean-Rémy, the European sales director of AXA Millésimes to our Academy. He takes us to the wine region Bordeaux and tells us about various (Grand Cru Classé) wines from the area, with the stars of the evening being Château Pichon Baron – Deuxième Grand Cru Classé and Château Suduiraut – Premier Grand Cru Classé. Of course these wines will also be tasted! In addition to red wine, we taste sweet white wine and dry white wine from Bordeaux, something that is not yet known to everyone!

Would you also like to attend this beautiful Bordeaux tasting? Register quickly by sending us an email to info@amsterdamwineacademy.com. Places are limited!

P.S. Besides the tasting on the 4th of October, we organise a Wine & Dine with AXA Millésimes at our wine bar Paskamer on Saturday the 5th of October! An evening about Bordeaux (Grand Cru Classé) wines, paring dishes and of course good company! ⁣⁣With the same star wines: Château Pichon Baron Deuxième Grand Cru Classé & Château Suduiraut Premier Grand Cru Classé.
For more information, check our Instagram !

ENG

Sietze Wijma ‘The Art of Tasting – Red Wines’

Date: zaterdag september 7, 2024

Time: 14:00

- 16:00

Location: Amsterdam Wine Academy, Gerard Doustraat 16, Amsterdam

Language: ENG

Reserve your spot, by sending us an email

€65,-

Fully booked

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.

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

ENG

Sietze Wijma ‘The Art of Tasting – White Wines’

Date: zaterdag september 7, 2024

Time: 11:00

- 13:00

Location: Amsterdam Wine Academy, Gerard Doustraat 16, Amsterdam

Language: ENG

Reserve your spot, by sending us an email

€65,-

Fully booked

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.

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

ENG

Sietze Wijma ‘The Art of Tasting – Wine Faults’

Date: vrijdag september 6, 2024

Time: 19:30

- 21:30

Location: Amsterdam Wine Academy, Gerard Doustraat 16, Amsterdam

Language: ENG

Reserve your spot, by sending us an email

€65,-

Fully booked

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.

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

NL

Rowan Daniels – “Methode Traditionelle” – Sparkling wines all around the world

Date: vrijdag juni 14, 2024

Time: 19:30

- 21:30

Location: Amsterdam Wine Academy, Gerard Doustraat 16, Amsterdam

Language: NL

Reserve your spot, by sending us an email

€55,-

Fully booked

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

ENG

Demetri Walters MW – Fortified Wines

Date: vrijdag april 5, 2024

Time: 19:30

- 21:30

Location: Amsterdam Wine Academy, Gerard Doustraat 16, Amsterdam

Language: ENG

Reserve your spot, by sending us an email

€75,-

Fully booked

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.

ENG

Masterclass Hungarian Wines by Florin Smical

Date: zaterdag maart 16, 2024

Time: 15:00

- 17:00

Location: Amsterdam Wine Academy, Gerard Doustraat 16, Amsterdam

Language: ENG

Reserve your spot, by sending us an email

€50,-

Fully booked

Join Florin on Saterday afternoon March 16 on a journey to discover the legendary region of Tokaj.

Tokaj is the birthplace of one of the world’s oldest sweet wines. Botrytis affected wines like Tokaji Aszu and Eszencia have made the region famous for centuries. Dry wines have also been produced in the region for a long time but mostly as a base wine for the Aszu. In the last two decades the local producers started to focus more on dry styles and single vineyards selection.

Together we will learn about the historical classification of the vineyards, local grapes, unique volcanic soils and different wine styles from dry to sweet. Furthermore we will taste single vineyard expressions of Furmint and Harslevelu, two of the most important grapes in the region. The wines are all coming from very small producers, as in our humble opinion they are the soul of this region by continuously experimenting and evolving to create world class wines. These wine are unique to The Netherlands so get ready for an extraordinary tasting experience.

ENG

Allegrini Tasting

Date: vrijdag maart 8, 2024

Time: 19:30

- 21:30

Location: Amsterdam Wine Academy, Gerard Doustraat 16, Amsterdam

Language: ENG

Reserve your spot, by sending us an email

€50,-

Fully booked

On Friday the 8th of March we will welcome the Italian wine producer Allegrini at our Academy. The love the Allegrini family has for their land has driven them to enhance the potential of the Valpolicella area and its winemaking tradition. The decisions taken, informed with great far-sightedness, have seen Allegrini become one of the leading wine producers in Italy.

For us here in Amsterdam a unique chance to taste some of their premium wines (Amarone Classico Riserva Fieramonte & Allegrini Corvina Veronese La Poja) of different amazing vintages.

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