Interactive workshops to expand your wine knowledge and palate. A great option for initial training of winery cellar door or restaurant staff!
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Thanks, Wilco, for agreeing to be interviewed by me today for my blog. I thought it’d be nice just if we just started with a bit about your background. Tell me about your early experience with wine and how you became interested in wine.
The Adelaide Hills is Australia's cool-climate crown jewel—renowned for its elegance, altitude, and innovation. Just 30 minutes from Adelaide, it offers a dynamic blend of tradition and experimentation across stunning terrain. It was with some excitement that I ventured out into this wonderful wine landscape for a one-day sampling of the wines this region has to offer.
For many, the Barossa is synonymous with Australian red wine, such is its history and global reputation. At the same time, it is also often maligned in the modern wine world as home of a winemaking style that has had its day. In just one day I wanted to dip my toe into this iconic region and find out what is really going on.
New Zealand is a small country and by global standards a small wine producer (13th equal with Brazil in 2024) but with only five million people and a production of roughly 378 million standard 750ml bottles there is plenty of wine for visitors as well as export. In 2025 NZ ranked 10 in the world for export volume but 6th for value! And while 60% of our approximately 42,000 hectares under vine is located in one region – Marlborough, you don’t have to travel very far anywhere in NZ to find quality wine production.
Despite the relative isolation of New Zealand at the bottom of the world, I travel as much as possible, and I always include some wine touring. I’ve had many incredible experiences, and still have many new vistas to explore, but one region keeps calling me back: Alsace in France. My wife and I have been three times now and are already longing for another visit.
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"Wineinsights is the perfect reflection of John's deep passion and expertise in the world of wine. He has an incredible ability to bring wines to life, making every tasting an unforgettable journey of aromas, flavors, and discovery. If you’re looking for expert recommendations, unique finds, and a deeper appreciation of wine, I highly recommend checking out Wineinsights! Paula Di Pino, Lisbon
"John led a bespoke tour to several wineries, where we met with the owners and winemakers, sampled and talked about the uniqueness of each wine. The expertise that John has in wine is second to none. I highly recommend wineinsights." Murray Wills, Lower Hutt
"Wineinsights is a terrific experience for the wine connoisseur. If you are ever travelling in Martinborough NZ, call John to have a wonderful experience from a consummate wine expert, and have some fun along the way". Ivan Skobe, Toowoomba
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