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Background, guides and reflections from the Paskamer team, Wine Bar of the Year 2023.
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.
Read: High Wine Amsterdam, experience it at Wine Bar of the YearWine 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.
Read: Wine bar in De Pijp, why Paskamer is differentGive 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.
Read: Give a wine tasting as a gift in AmsterdamWhat 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?
Read: What is a High Wine? Everything you need to knowWhat 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.
Read: What wine pairs with côte de boeuf?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?
Read: What is terroir? How soil, climate and location shape wineMouton 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.
Read: Mouton Rothschild 1973 — the story behind the Picasso bottle