Wine course
Whether you are taking your first steps into the world of wine or have been tasting with passion for years, my premium wine courses match your level and curiosity.
No mass tastings or standard classrooms. My courses take place at carefully selected, characterful locations such as cooking studio Sperandio in Rotterdam and at Carmine Maakt in Schiedam. Small-scale, personal and with plenty of room for questions, depth and experience.
What makes these wine courses special?
- Small groups (maximum 12 participants)
- Personal guidance and lots of interaction
- An exclusive selection of special wines
- Stories straight from the winemaker and the wine region
- Unique locations that suit the experience
Every course is an invitation to discover new flavours, deepen your wine knowledge and be surprised by the story behind the bottle.
The courses
SDEN 1 · Workshop
“A relaxed first introduction to wine. Perfect as a gift, a team outing or for anyone who simply wants to discover how wine tasting works.”
Curious about wine, but not ready to commit to an extensive course yet? Then the SDEN 1 Wine Workshop is the perfect first introduction. During this workshop you discover the basics of wine in a relaxed and accessible way: how wine is made, which types there are and what to look for when tasting. We taste different wines together and you discover how fun and surprising it is to smell and taste more consciously.
There is plenty of room to ask questions and you need no prior knowledge at all. That is exactly why this workshop is also great to give as a gift, to follow together with friends or family, or as an enjoyable activity for a team or group.
Location
Rotterdam, Schepenstraat
Included
An average of 6 tasting wines per lesson
Course material
Book ‘Ik weet wat van wijn’
Price
€ 99,- p.p.
SDEN 2 · Beginner course
“A complete beginner course of 5 evenings in which you really learn to taste, recognise grape varieties and lay the foundation for lasting wine knowledge.”
Do you enjoy a good glass of wine and want to understand why one wine appeals to you more than another? During this course you get to know the most important grape varieties, wine regions and wine styles of the world. You learn how wine is made, how to taste wine professionally and which factors influence aroma, flavour and quality.
The course is a fine combination of theory and practice. You discover why a Sauvignon Blanc tastes different from a Chardonnay, what sets a Rioja apart from a Chianti, and how climate, soil and the winemaker’s choices shape a wine’s character. We also train your senses with product recognition and taste tests. No prior knowledge is required and groups consist of a maximum of twelve participants.
Location
Rotterdam, Schepenstraat & Schiedam Tuinlaan
Included
An average of 6 tasting wines per lesson
Course material
Book ‘Ik weet meer van wijn’
Price
€ 349,- p.p.
SDEN 3 · Advanced
“For those who really want to know more about wine.”
Do you already have a basic knowledge of wine and want to deepen it? Then the SDEN 3 Wine Course is the logical next step. This course goes beyond the basics and takes you into the world behind the great wine regions, grape varieties and wine styles. You explore the influence of climate, soil, viticulture and vinification on the final flavour.
Tasting plays a central role. You learn to assess wine systematically, recognise aromas and estimate quality. The course is challenging, but above all incredibly fascinating for anyone who wants to understand wine better — whether you work in hospitality, are a passionate wine lover or want to study further towards SDEN 4.
Location
Rotterdam, Schepenstraat
Included
An average of 6 tasting wines per lesson
Course material
Book ‘Ik weet veel van wijn’
Price
€ 479,- p.p.