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The climate in the Netherlands, or Holland, is too cool and damp to produce quality wine. However the Dutch have been very active in the European wine market through the centuries, with their geographic location perfectly positioned as a prime merchant port for German and French wines. In addition, the Dutch have heavily influenced the production of South African wines. The Dutch settled there in the 17th century and established many wineries throughout the country, and also the Koöperatieve Wijnbouwers Vereniging van Zuid-Afrika Bpkt (KWV) in 1918. First developed as massive wine cooperative, this became the regulating force in the South African Wine industry. 
 
But while wine is not a big Dutch export, the Netherlands is known for gin. Jenever (Genever in Belgium), the name derived from juniper, which is the main botanical ingredient, was first produced in the 16th century. Chemist Sylvius de Bouve is attributed as the first to distill malt wine and add juniper to mask Read more »

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  • Garganega

    History of the grape: Garganega is a white varietal that has been grown in the region for centuries. It is a primary ...

  • Melon

    In the 1970s and 1980s, in a period when varietal accuracy on wine labels was often a secondary thought much of what ...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

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Holland on Snooth

  • My name is Cornelius Wesseling, wine & food journalist from Middelburg, Holland.Just last month my restyled website www.graperover.com went in cyberspace. This site(beta) is focussing on Greek wine, -wineries, -grapevarieties, -food and -culture. If you have anything to contribute on these subjects, do not hesitate to contact me, preferably via ... Read More

    Forum post in the topic Hello Snooth!


  • So you can follow it on the other threads, but I was supposed to fly into New ... New ... at the mouth of the Holland Tunnel, about two blocks too far north to be in Tribeca, was a good option.  BYOB meant no corkage, but it was also cash only.  I was prepared--hey, no one gets mugged in NYC anymore, right?  Greg would bring two bottles, Eric... Read More

    Forum post in the topic GregT and Eric Guido to the...


  • Chocovin

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    Tasted ok at first sip, but then had a horrible after taste. Never got better with continuous consumption. Gave away the rest of the bottle. Read More

    Wine review by alanb1108


  • Chocovine Chocolate & Wine Product of Holland

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    Smells like a wine, but tastes like a liquor instead. Deceives you into thinking it will be a very sweet wine because of the chocolate, but actually is very bitter. Decent, but can't drink more than 1 glass without feeling slightly nauseous. Read More

    Wine review by alanb1108


  • Europa Chocovine NV

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    Purchased two bottles, one as a gift. Tried this chilled and straight, then added it to my coffee. Really like it both ways. This is good to drink between meals for me. Have not tried it with desert. Read More

    Wine review by Marilyn Ann


  • Chocovine Chocolate & Wine Product of Holland

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    Most liquors (especially dairy liquors) have artificial additives. For some reason this producer is more honest than others. Remove the "artificial flavor" on the lable and this liquor will sell like hot khakis :) Read More

    Wine review by ndrew73


  • Chocovine Chocolate Wine

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    No written review

    Wine review by Dilbretta


  • Europa Chocovine NV

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    Husband bought it and I thought it sounded disgusting; I was wrong. I have purchased several bottles since and plan to purchase more. I purchased the Choco Vine Espresso. Read More

    Wine review by TwittleDee


  • Choco Vine NV

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    I wasn't sure until after the first few sips. It's funny because your taste buds are prepared for the clarity of wine and that isn't the taste or texture. As you swallow, you feel the warmth of the alcohol, but the flavor of rich chocolate stays in your mouth. I love it. I don't drink Bailey's...I prefer O'Mara's. I drink it in coffee over ice. ... Read More

    Wine review by leggygillin


  • Choco Vine NV

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    If you are truly looking for a wine this is not for you. If you want something rich, yummy, flavorful and sweet then this may just be for you! It is similar to a mudslide or Bailey's type drink. Very strong tasting, very thick and rich- but also very good! If you the idea of an alcoholic milkshake appeals to you then try it- you will like it! Read More

    Wine review by shan16


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