Allow us to introduce ourselves
Wine and the world surrounding it is vast and fascinating. The more you know about wine, the more interesting it becomes. Many people enjoy a good glass of wine and would like to learn more about wine.
My name is Jacqueline de Gouw and I love wine!
As a true Burgundian, I find wine very enjoyable. Not just for the grape juice itself, but more for what it represents: conviviality, warmth, relaxation, being together and a good or festive feeling.
While working for an international wine and spirits company, I discovered my passion for wine. After completing various wine courses, I am now a registered vinologist and international vinologist, registered in London (recognised worldwide). I have also visited many wine regions and vineyards around the world, had many conversations with world-renowned master winemakers such as Andries Burger, Marcos Lojo and Mark Carmichael Green, and had the opportunity to observe them during the production process. This is also why I can give people good wine advice and tell them more about the world of wine.
Many people enjoy a glass of wine, but do you know exactly what you like about that Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or other wine? I would like to find that out with you.
I would like to test whether you also like other wines, for example through a blind wine tasting in Breda or during professional wine courses in Breda.
You will be amazed at what your taste buds reveal when you cannot see the wine or the brand. Do you still like that familiar Sauvignon Blanc, or does another wine suddenly emerge that you actually like much better but had never considered before? I would like to surprise you with the possibilities in the taste experience of wine.
Qualifications & Certifications
Recognised wine expertise at the highest level
Register Vinologist
Officially recognised wine expert with international registration
Recommended Wine Educator
Wine academy certified wine lecturer
WSET Level 4
Highest level of wine qualification worldwide
Register Wine Educator
Officially registered wine lecturer in the Netherlands
My Wine Philosophy
"Wine is more than just a drink – it is a story, an experience, a moment of connection. Each bottle tells the story of the soil, the climate, the winemaker and the tradition."
"My passion lies in sharing these stories and helping people discover their own taste preferences. Because the best wine is not the most expensive wine, but the wine that you like best."
"Let us discover your perfect wine together!"
International Experience
Wine tours and encounters around the world
Global Wine Regions
Visited and studied wine regions in France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Germany and more
Master Winemakers
Personal meetings and conversations with world-renowned winemakers and their production processes
Continuing Education
Continuous development through international courses, tastings and professional conferences
"Wist jij dat rosé ontstaat door het inweken van blauwe schillen en niet door rode en witte wijn met elkaar te mengen?"
WIJN WEETJES VAN JACQUELINE
Huidige Wijnbouw: Huidige wijnbouw shout-out naar Franse monniken: zij waren de eersten die snappen dat terroir (de plek!) cruciaal is én ze schreven de beste wijnmaaktips op.
WIJN WEETJES VAN JACQUELINE
Oogst Verschil: Wijn uit de New World (Australië, etc.) is bij hetzelfde jaartal altijd een half jaar ouder, omdat de oogst daar pas in het voorjaar valt – mind-blown!
WIJN WEETJES VAN JACQUELINE
Oudste Wijnstokken: De Barossa Valley in Australië rockt al sinds de jaren 1840 met de oudste, nog levende Shiraz-wijnstokken ter wereld – praat over vintage!
WIJN WEETJES VAN JACQUELINE
Oudste Wijnstokken: De Barossa Valley in Australië rockt al sinds de jaren 1840 met de oudste, nog levende Shiraz-wijnstokken ter wereld – praat over vintage!
WIJN WEETJES VAN JACQUELINE
Oudste Wijn: De allereerste gefermenteerde drank (9000 v.Chr.) komt uit China, maar de geboorteplaats van pure druivenwijn (6000 v.Chr.) is Georgië.
WIJN WEETJES VAN JACQUELINE
Witte Wijn van Blauwe Druif: Witte wijn kan gewoon van een blauwe druif gemaakt worden, zolang je het sap maar super snel van de schillen scheidt – say what?!
WIJN WEETJES VAN JACQUELINE
Wijn in Vliegtuig: Zelfs de beste wijnen smaken anders up in the air, want de lage luchtdruk en droge lucht resetten je smaak compleet.
WIJN WEETJES VAN JACQUELINE
Champagne Bubbels: De sparkle in Champagne is het resultaat van een tweede gisting, die heel fancy en natuurlijk direct in de fles plaatsvindt.
WIJN WEETJES VAN JACQUELINE
Eikenhoutsmaak: Een zware houtsmaak in je wijn komt van nieuwe eikenhouten vaten, niet van de druif – de wijn heeft daar gewoon even gechilled.
WIJN WEETJES VAN JACQUELINE
Let's get acquainted
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