Roel Peters
How it should be…
You probably know them; those people who boast in a hospitality venue with their so-called wine knowledge. To save you from the mistakes...
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Roel Peters
- Feb 13
- 3 min
Wine & Valentine
"Sunshine on St. Valentine, gives good wine" It's Valentine's Day. As with so many traditions, this special day has gone down in...
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Roel Peters
- Jan 25
- 4 min
The size doesn’t matter?
You regularly hear both men and women say; “The size doesn't matter.” In case a man makes this statement, he probably has a small version...
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Roel Peters
- Jan 3
- 4 min
Wine imperfections
There are many factors that can cause wine to no longer be in optimal condition. Often just smelling and/or tasting is enough to identify...
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Roel Peters
- Dec 5, 2023
- 3 min
Throwing money down the drain?
Are you also one of those people who don't know what to do with their money? A new car for the wife every 6 months, and of course a mini...
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Roel Peters
- Nov 16, 2023
- 2 min
Spanish bubbles explained…
The holidays are coming and that means we'll be drinking a lot of bubbles again (or at least I will) Personally, I am a great fan of...
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Roel Peters
- Oct 23, 2023
- 3 min
Vino de Pago
Last week I was invited to assist the USA Trade Tasting 2023 and one of the exhibitors was offering a so called “Vino de Pago”. I was...
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Roel Peters
- Oct 11, 2023
- 3 min
Cheating on me
Although cheating may have a negative connotation for many of you, I would like to convince you that cheating can sometimes be quite...
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petersroel5
- Sep 29, 2023
- 3 min
Sacramental wine
I lost my faith a long time ago. However, through my upbringing, the Catholic faith was instilled in me at an early age. Until I was 12,...
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Roel Peters
- Sep 14, 2023
- 2 min
The hangover comes later…
Long time ago, on a beautiful summer evening, I was dining with one of my best friends at a cozy restaurant in Nijmegen, The Netherlands....
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Roel Peters
- Sep 7, 2023
- 3 min
The Wine Glass
With my articles so far, I tried to guide you a bit in Wine land. One of the most important things related to your wine experience is the...
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Roel Peters
- Aug 16, 2023
- 3 min
Wine temperatures
Summer is going on and that means that also the wine consumption increases. Unfortunately, it often happens that the wine we get served...
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Roel Peters
- Aug 8, 2023
- 3 min
The oldest bodega?
Producing about 3000 bottles of red and white wine is not something you just do at home. For that, a bodega in good condition is...
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Roel Peters
- Jul 31, 2023
- 3 min
The advantages of wine consumption
Those who follow my articles probably know that regular wine consumption can be good for your health. Over the past few years, many...
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Roel Peters
- Jul 27, 2023
- 3 min
A different way of Wine Tasting
Tasting wine can be a technically interesting, but also an exclusively fun activity, or something in between. But if the person who...
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Roel Peters
- Jul 20, 2023
- 4 min
In the mix
As a “real” Dutchman, I am also involved in our favorite national popular number 1 sport; complain about the weather. It's never right;...
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Roel Peters
- Jul 13, 2023
- 3 min
La Rioja, Spain
Many people mistakenly believe that “Rioja” is a brand name and/or a quality designation for wines. Below some more clarity. First of...
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Roel Peters
- Jul 7, 2023
- 3 min
"Over the top" (Snobbery)
"Let the cobbler stick to his last." I was brought up under that motto. Apparently some of those people who count themselves into the...
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Roel Peters
- Jun 28, 2023
- 3 min
Tomato wine & more…
While speaking about wine we of course all think of a drink that is obtained from the juice of grapes. In fact, wine can only be called...
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