Paskamer · Blog

Stories on wine, food and De Pijp

Background, guides and reflections from the Paskamer team, Wine Bar of the Year 2023.

High Wine·5 min

High Wine Amsterdam, experience it at Wine Bar of the Year

There are dozens of places in Amsterdam where you can book a High Wine. But there is a real difference between an arrangement with a bottle of wine and a snack board, and a true High Wine where every pairing has been carefully considered by a sommelier.

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Amsterdam·5 min

Wine bar in De Pijp, why Paskamer is different

De Pijp is the most authentic neighbourhood in Amsterdam for anyone looking for something special to eat or drink. If you are searching for a wine bar that goes beyond a standard selection, there is one address that stands out.

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Amsterdam·5 min

Give a wine tasting as a gift in Amsterdam

A wine tasting as a gift is one of the few presents where the recipient says afterwards: that was truly special. Not because of the price, but because it was an experience.

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Wine Knowledge·4 min

What is a High Wine? Everything you need to know

You hear the term more and more often, but what is a High Wine exactly? And what makes it different from a wine tasting or a High Tea?

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Wine & Food·6 min

What wine pairs with côte de boeuf?

Côte de boeuf is not just a steak. It is one of the richest and most flavourful cuts of meat you can serve. The choice of wine here is not an afterthought.

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Wine Knowledge·6 min

What is terroir? How soil, climate and location shape wine

Terroir is one of the most used words in the wine world. Winemakers, sommeliers and enthusiasts throw the term around freely, but a clear explanation is rarely offered. So what is terroir, exactly?

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Wine Knowledge·6 min

Mouton Rothschild 1973 — the story behind the Picasso bottle

Château Mouton Rothschild places a work of art on the label of its wine every year. The 1973 is exceptional: the label is based on a work by Pablo Picasso, as a tribute to the artist who died that year.

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