A Fresh Look on Old Vines

"Wine is made in the vineyard" is a well-known saying. From this perspective, the added value of old grapevines for producing quality wine has been reinterpreted in recent years. Master of Wine Job de Swart will therefore give a masterclass on this fresh look on old vines.

Terms like "Vieilles Vignes," "Viñas Viejas," "Alte Reben," or "Old Vines" are increasingly common on wine labels. There's a clear international trend among producers to bottle wine made from grapes grown on plots with old vines separately. At the same time, various universities and wine journalists are making a great effort to identify and raise awareness of so-called "heritage vineyards." What makes old vines so special that they deserve to be preserved for the future? Job will tell you all about it on Sunday afternoon, June 14th.

Questions that will be addressed:
When are we talking about old vines?
What are "heritage vineyards," and why are they receiving so much attention?
To what extent are old vines a prerequisite for producing quality wine?
What role can old vines play in sustainable viticulture and climate change?

During the masterclass, we will taste 12 beautiful wines, sourced from grapes of (very) old vines, in various qualities and styles. Job's international selection includes well-known signature wines, but there's also a focus on exciting projects from rising stars. In short, a tasting not to be missed!

Job de Swart MW
Job has been the third Master of Wine in the Netherlands since 2018. In addition to his work as a wine buyer for Les Généreux—a partnership of 42 independent wine shops in the Netherlands and Flanders—he regularly gives presentations and tastings for wine professionals and enthusiasts.

De locatie in Baarn is gelegen op enkele stappen vanaf het CS en heeft een ruime, gratis parkeergelegenheid. Als je van te voren iets wenst te eten in het eetcafé, dan zeer zeker reserveren. Op zondagen is het hier harstikke druk. 

WINES
1 Hofgut Falkenstein Mosel Krettnacher Euchariusberg Alte Reben Gisela AP-8 Riesling Kabinett
2 Bodegas Forjas del Salnés Rías Baixas Leirana Albariño
3 Gaia Santorini Ammonite Assyrtiko
4 Sadie Family Wines Swartland 'T Voetpad
5 Luis Sebara Douro Xisto Cru Branco
6 Roberto Henriquéz Bío-Bío Valley Tierra de Pumas País7Anthony Thévenet Morgon Cuvée Centenaire
8 Bodegas Raúl Pérez Vino de España El Pecado
9 Bernard Faurie Hermitage Bessards-Le Méal
10 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Prephylloxera La Vigna di Don Peppino
11 Bedrock Wine Co. Sonoma Valley Bedrock Vineyard Heritage
12 Langmeil Barossa Valley The Freedom Shiraz 1843