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VinoVonk is Jeroen Vonk. Wine writer, Champagne specialist and host of Sparks. Articles, guides and conversations for people who take wine seriously — without making it a religion.
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Toet Amsterdam: Mediterranean Wine Magic
Sommelier Lars Kleverlaan's wine list at Toet Amsterdam: Greece, Croatia and Tenerife alongside the classics. What one evening on Europaplein taught me.
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What Is Pét-Nat? Pétillant Naturel Explained
Pét-nat is sparkling wine's oldest method — and natural wine's favourite style. What pétillant naturel is, how it works, and why it's worth the hype.
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What Is Natural Wine, Really?
Natural wine means everything and nothing at once. Here's what's actually behind the label and how to taste through the marketing.
Read on →Sparks by VinoVonk — Featured interview
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30 November 2026
Port's Best-Kept Secrets: My Conversation with Kopke's Winemaker
Kopke winemaker Carla Maria on Colheitas from 1934, the right serving temperature, white Port, and why most houses simply can't afford what Kopke does.
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All guides →Champagne: Grapes, Region and Styles
Complete guide to Champagne wine: grapes, appellations, styles from blanc de blancs to rosé, grower champagne versus the grandes maisons, and what cuvées mean.
Chablis: Grape, Region and Flavour Profile
Everything about Chablis wine: Chardonnay from northern Burgundy. Grand cru vs premier cru, how it compares to other Burgundies, and practical buying tips.
Pouilly-Fumé: Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire
Everything about Pouilly-Fumé wine: Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley. Flavour profile, Sancerre comparison, top producers and why it is not Burgundy.
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