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La Part Davant, Camin Larredya, Jurançon - wijnmaker Jean-Marc Gruss - Lekker Sapje

Camin Larredya: the magic of Jurançon

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Tagged: biodynamisch Camin Larredya Frankrijk Jurançon Pyreneeën witte wijn
Jurançon: a forgotten gem in the Pyrenees Camin Larredya is one of the best producers of Jurançon, a unique wine region at the foot of the Pyrenees in southwest France....
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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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Wijnhuis KH Schneider nu bij top Duitsland - Lekker Sapje - Wijn voor mensen met humor

KH Schneider Winery Now Among Germany's Top

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Tagged: Duitse wijn Duitsland Eichelmann Falstaff Felsenberg Nahe Pigott Riesling Schneider Spätburgunder Vinum witte wijn

 

There are quite a few winemakers in the Nahe called Schneider. So pay close attention to the grandfather's initials: K.H. The German wine guides for 2023 are glowing, if not lyrical — Eichelmann, Vinum, Falstaff, Stuart Pigott among them

 

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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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