First edition of the Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen
Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen
The first Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen (Wine Festival of the Low Lands) is coming up. At this festival you can discover the best wines from the Netherlands and Belgium! On Sunday, Sept. 1st, thirty Dutch and Belgian winemakers will let you try their best wines. The festival lasts from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and takes place on the beautiful estate Heerlijkheid Mariënwaerdt in Beesd. This is the place for a vibrant afternoon of wine tasting.
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Initiative of Stichting Wijninstituut Nederland | Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen
That Belgian and Dutch wines are becoming increasingly more popular is no secret. Thanks to the growing quality and increasing expertise of winemakers, these wines have developed enormously. About time for their own annual festival, organized by Stichting Wijninstituut Nederland.
Tasting and more tasting at the Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen
White wines, red wines, rosés, sparkling wines … you will find them all at the Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen. So far, thirty Belgian and Dutch vineyard owners have already confirmed their participation (see below). In addition to the various wines, there will also be stands with tasty appetizers and other refreshments. Visitors will also have a chance to win a wine cooler, provided by Coolvaria. It promises to be a delicious, varied wine day.
Speed-masterclasses and prizes
During the day there are several speed-masterclasses from experts such as Vicky Corbeels. Learn in a short time the ins & outs about wines from cool climates, the new and classic grape varieties and the different ‘protected designation of origin’ in the Netherlands and Belgium. A unique opportunity to rapidly increase your wine knowledge and meet winemakers. Sign up for your favorite session when ordering your tickets or during the festival.
Reviewing wine of the Low Countries & KIESKURK public awards
The annual wine review of the Low Countries is also an important part of the festival. Some prize-winning wines can be tried and the prizes are awarded. As icing on the cake, they also have created the KIESKURK public awards. Visitors can vote for their favorite Dutch or Belgian wine. The presentation is in the hands of wine writer and registered wine expert Janna Rijpma.
Main Sponsor
The Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen is made possible, in part, by KIESKURK – Amorim Cork. This family business specializes in all parts of the cork product. Together with the Portuguese Amorim Cork, they produce TCA-free natural corks and have been focusing on the best CO2 balance of natural cork for decades. Especially for the festival, they designed the audience awards. “This festival is a great initiative with an emphasis on high quality and a beautiful natural product. Values that we value highly. We look forward to a multi-year cooperation,” says Rob Kies of KIESKURK – Amorim Cork.
About the organization
The Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen is an initiative of Stichting Wijninstituut Nederland (WIN). For twenty years WIN has been organizing the Wine Census of the Low Countries, where wines are judged at the Weinbauamt in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse. Last year, a record number of 35 wines were awarded gold medals. A total of 250 Belgian and Dutch wines are submitted for judging each year. The WIN also organizes the Vineyard Open Days in the Netherlands. With this year’s main weekend being the 14th and 15th of September. More details will follow at nederlandsewijninfo.nl.
WIN has recruited Janna Rijpma (known for the successful wine festival Night of Wine) and Manon de Boer (spokesperson for the VNWP) as reinforcements. Together with Dik Beker, Bob Janssen, Gerben Kuijpers and Simon Crone, they are the organizers. The festival also has several early ambassadors: Winelife Magazine, trade magazine Wine & Vineyard and wine supplier Nederlandse Streekwijnen.
Tickets
Don’t miss anything of this first edition of the Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen and score a ticket now at wijnfestivallagelanden.com. For visitors coming by public transport, there is a special shuttle service from Beesd station. For this festival NIX18 applies and we follow the guidelines of Wine in Moderation.
Participating winemakers
Wijnkasteel Vandeurzen (BE), Wijngaard Zonnestraal, Sint-Catharinadal, Vigna Wijndomein (BE), Wijngaard de Rijsakker, Wijngaard Hof van Twente, Elmare / Landgoed Catharina hoeve, Wijngaard de Frysling, Wijngaard de Deelgaarderberg, Op Joarum, Wijndomein Süth, Land en Boschzigt, Wijngaard de plack, de Holdeurn, Wijngoed de Reestlandhoeve, Wijndomein Haksberg (BE), Valclegge (BE), Domaine de Bellefontaine (BE), Wijngaard De Wolfshaar, Wijngaard Aan de Breede Beek, Domein Holset en Wijngaard Hesselink. The vinyards of BOB Rivierenland participates with 2 joint stands (Betuws Wijndomein, Heekenbroek, Wijngaard Keulenhof, De Nieuwe Fontein, Wijndomein Auansati en Wijngoed Montferland).
Website: Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen
