€75.00
Friday 6 March 2026 · Amsterdam
Discover what Dutch wine actually tastes like
Join food & wine writer Vicky Hampton on Friday 6 March for a small, guided tasting at her dining table in Amsterdam. Six carefully selected Dutch wines, paired with regional cheeses, in a relaxed and intimate setting.
No lectures. No prior knowledge required. Just excellent bottles, good company and a deeper understanding of what’s happening in Dutch wine today.
- Location: Amsterdam Oost
- Date: Friday 6 March 2026
- Time: Starts at 19:30 (approx. 2.5 hours)
- Price: €75 per person
- Group size: Only 10 places available
- What’s included: Guided tasting of 6 Dutch wines, each paired with Dutch cheese
- Booking: Advance ticket purchase essential
Description
What to expect from this Dutch wine & cheese tasting
This is a guided tasting, hosted by food and wine writer Vicky Hampton, designed to show just how diverse – and genuinely good – Dutch wine has become in recent years. Over the course of the evening, you’ll taste a selection of Dutch wines paired with Dutch cheeses, chosen to highlight different regions, grape varieties and styles. The tasting will include:
- Fresh, coastal whites from Zeeland, shaped by salty air and cool breezes
- Lighter, cooler-climate reds alongside richer, more structured examples from Limburg in the south of the Netherlands
- Deliciously different wines made from hybrid grapes, from lesser-known regions like Brabant or Friesland
- Styles that range from crisp and refreshing to textured and food-friendly
The exact wines and cheeses may vary depending on availability, but the focus will always be on quality, balance and how wine and cheese work together.
Who this tasting is for
This evening is ideal if you:
- Are curious about Dutch wine and want a proper introduction
- Enjoy wine with context, stories and a sense of place
- Appreciate small, social tastings rather than big, anonymous events
- Want to taste wines you’re unlikely to stumble across by accident
You don’t need any prior knowledge – enthusiasm and an open mind count for far more. If you’re expecting trophy bottles or prestige labels, this probably isn’t the right event. If you’re interested in how wine reflects the people and place behind it, you’ll be very much at home.
Practical notes
- Address: The exact location will be provided after booking – it is in Amsterdam Oost, easily accessible via public transport or bike
- Language: The tasting will be hosted in English
- Tickets: Must be purchased in advance as spots are limited
- Dietary requirements: Unfortunately it won’t be possible to accommodate vegans or those who don’t eat dairy products. Please note that many of the best Dutch cheeses are unpasteurised.
About your host
British-born Amsterdammer Vicky Hampton is a writer, foodie and wine professional who has lived and worked in the Netherlands since 2006. Better known as the Amsterdam Foodie, her website focuses on reviews and recommendations of Amsterdam restaurants, as well as other wine and travel writing. Vicky has written for various international publications including Decanter, The Guardian, New York Times, Olive, Monocle, Rough Guide and Michelin Guide. She has also studied for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Levels 2 and 3 Awards in Wine, passing both with distinction and starting her own wine consultancy, Truffles & Tannins.