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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.
WSET Level 3 · CIVC Level 4 Champagne Specialist
Pian delle Querci Brunello Riserva 2020: power and patience
Pian delle Querci Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2020: a power Brunello with a wild, earthy vibe that asks for air and patience. My tasting note.
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Pour a glass, answer the questions and guess the grape, the region and the year. Then the app tells you what your nose already knew but your head hadn't caught up to.
Start a tasting →Champagne Widows: Five Women Who Built the Industry
Clicquot, Pommery, Bollinger, Roederer and Laurent-Perrier were houses built or saved by widows. Their stories are the modern Champagne industry.
Guide · 5 minGrower Champagne: How Small Farms Took Over
Since 2000, small growers (récoltants-manipulants) have reshaped how Champagne is seen. Selosse, Egly-Ouriet, Larmandier and the quiet rise.
Guide · 5 minVintage vs Non-Vintage Champagne: What Differs
The split between vintage and non-vintage Champagne sits in blending philosophy, ageing requirements and vintage expression. When to pick which one?
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