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Wat is biodynamische wijn? - Lekker Sapje Wijnshop

Biodynamic wine, what exactly is that?

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Tagged: biodynamisch biodynamische wijn Biodyvin biologisch biologische wijn Demeter Duitse wijn Duitsland duurzaam Fair 'n' Green Frankrijk Franse wijn Italië natuurwijn Portugal Terra Vitis Zwitserland
More than organic Biodynamic wine goes beyond organic. It is a holistic approach to agriculture in which the entire estate—vineyard, soil, plants, and animals—is viewed as one living system. The...
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De broers Winkler-Hermaden, wijnmakers in het Vulkanland Steiermark, Oostenrijk - Lekker Sapje

Winkler-Hermaden: volcanic top wines from Styria

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Tagged: biologisch biologische wijn Grauburgunder Oostenrijk Sauvignon Blanc Steiermark Winkler-Hermaden witte wijn
Winkler-Hermaden, Vulkanland Steiermark Winkler-Hermaden is one of the leading wineries in the Vulkanland region of Styria, Austria. On the volcanic soils of the Kapfensteiner Kogel, the grapes grow slowly and...
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Trousseau, Domaine Labet, Jura, 2022 - Lekker Sapje

Domaine Labet: the versatile soul of the Jura

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Tagged: biodynamisch biologisch Chardonnay Franse wijn Jura Labet Savagnin Trousseau
Domaine Labet in RotalierDomaine Labet is one of the most versatile and fascinating estates in the Jura. Julien Labet works biodynamically and produces both still and sparkling wines of exceptional...
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Handwerk Spätburgunder, Julia Bertram-Baltes, Ahr, Duitsland - Lekker Sapje

Julia Bertram-Baltes: Spätburgunder from the Ahr

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Tagged: Ahr Bertram-Baltes biologisch Duitsland rode wijn Spätburgunder
The Queen of the Ahr Julia Bertram-Baltes is one of the best winemakers in the Ahr, if not the best. Together with her husband Benedikt Baltes, she creates organic Spätburgunder...
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Stéphane Tissot, biodynamisch wijnmaker in Arbois, Jura - Lekker Sapje

A&M Tissot: the soul of the Jura in a bottle

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Tagged: biodynamische wijn biologisch Chardonnay Franse wijn Jura Poulsard Savagnin Tissot Trousseau
Stéphane Tissot: the undisputed star of the Jura His estate in Arbois combines biodynamic viticulture with a boundless curiosity for terroir, grape variety, and vinification. The result: an impressive range...
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Nieuw: prachtige Elzas wijnen van Paul Humbrecht - Lekker Sapje - Wijn voor mensen met humor

New: beautiful Alsace wines by Paul Humbrecht

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Tagged: biodynamische wijn biologisch biologische wijn Chasselas Edelzwicker Elzas Frankrijk Gewurztraminer Humbrecht Pinot blanc Pinot gris Riesling Sylvaner witte wijn

For years I've been searching for truly beautiful Alsace wines. The big names all have importers already — so who makes wines at the same level but is still available? At a trade fair I met a cheerful winemaker: Paul Humbrecht. And wow, what incredible wines!

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Friedrich Schatz. Duitser maakt Lemberger in Malaga. Eh... - Lekker Sapje - Wijn voor mensen met humor

Friedrich Schatz. German makes Lemberger in Spain. Uh...

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Tagged: biodynamische wijn biologisch biologische wijn blaufrankisch lemberger malaga petit verdot rode wijn Schatz serrania de ronda spaanse wijn spanje

Every now and then you discover wines that are out of this world: Friedrich Schatz is an exeptional good winemaker in Spain. With just 13% alcohol, beautiful acidity, layered complexity, finesse, and an improbable elegance for such a hot region. Not cheap, but worth every euro. 

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Aangenaam kennismaken: Herbert Zillinger - Lekker Sapje - Wijn voor mensen met humor

Pleased to meet you: Herbert Zillinger

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Tagged: biodynamische wijn biologisch biologische wijn Herbert Zillinger Jancis Robinson Jura Oostenrijk Savagnin Traminer Veltliner Weinviertel witte wijn Zillinger

The wines of Herbert Zillinger are worth discovering for sure!  Master of Wine Jancis Robinson is a big fan. And rightly so. Biodynamic master. Top sommeliers like Noël Vanwittenbergh (Ciel Bleu**, Amsterdam) serve his wines.

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