Wine & Roses

03/12/2025

BETTINA BACK IN TOWN

 
“Bettina Schumann's wines are just like her: independent, robust, quirky and full of character. They gain in precision from year to year.” (Gault Millau)

 On Saturday 6 December, Bettina will be in Amsterdam, offering tastings of her wines between 2 and 6 pm at Wine&Roses.

We invite you to come and meet her.

29/10/2025

We are a little early this year with the bubbles. Just getting ready for the last part of the year. Come and taste those great sparkling wines with us this Saturday.

03/09/2025

NEXT OPEN BOTTLE DAY
Saturday, 6 September
between 2 and 6 p.m.

A new playground for winemakers: Vin de France & Landwein
We recently noticed that we were selling more and more wines with the Landwein and Vin de France designations in our shop. These are often wines from young winemakers who have decided to declassify their wines on their own initiative. They deliberately choose to push back traditional boundaries and to create new styles of wine, making them an integral part of the new wave of viticulture.

Originally the ‘Deutscher Landwein’ category was introduced by the German wine law in 1982 as an answer to the French Vin de Pays, a basic tier just above table wine with less stringent requirements than Qualitätswein. Eventually the Landwein designation became more important for a totally different reason. All Qualitätsweine have to be approved as being typical of their provenance and tradition by a tasting commission, usually made up of local growers and wine board inspectors. Some of the most enterprising growers in Baden found their applications turned down because in the eyes of the commission their wines did not meet these criteria. A growing number of like-minded growers are happy to declare all their wines as Landwein since, instead of being perceived as third rate, the designation has become a byword for exciting, individual, sometimes outright unconventional wines.
We will let you taste six excellent German, French and Italian outsider wines that we are proud of.

06/06/2025

27/03/2025

WINE & ROSES OPEN BOTTLES DAY
SATURDAY THE 5th of APRIL
between 2 and 6 p.m.
NEW ENTRY & SO SAUMUR:
DOMAINE DE ROCHEVILLE
In the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation, on the hill of Parnay, Domaine de Rocheville offers an exceptional panorama over the Loire Valley and the vineyards of Saumur.

The modern winery is built on a historic cellar carved in tuff.

Domaine de Rocheville was founded in 2004 by Philippe and Agnès Porché. They are assisted in the vineyard by Jerôme Callet. In 2011, they were awarded the Terra Vitis label, which stands for sustainable agriculture. Since 2019, the winery has also been certified organic. The vines are planted on calcareous clay and limestone with a subsoil of tuff. Tuff is able to store excess precipitation in winter and release it sparingly during periods of drought.

All but one of Domaine de Rocheville's parcels are on the Parnay plateau. The Chenin grapes for their top white wine ‘Clos de la Thibaudière’ come from a small plot in Brézé, one of the finest Saumur Blanc vineyards. The vines from which the red Saumur-Champigny is made are 45 years old.

Harvesting is done manually. Because yields are kept remarkably low, the wines show a good concentration. Fermentation takes place in wooden barrels. Furthermore, the wine matures in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, wooden casks or on sandstone eggs, depending on the type of wine.
Domaine de Rocheville's wines are fresh, lively and pure. They excel in fruit expression. Because of their concentration and acidity, they have good ageing potential.

14/03/2025

We had to have a little patience and now it’s here
Ferreri Frappato
Ferreri Frappato is a vibrant Sicilian red wine known for its light body, fresh acidity, and aromatic profile bursting with red berries, violets, and a hint of spice. Its smooth tannins and bright, fruity character make it an easy-drinking yet elegant choice, perfect for pairing with charcuterie, seafood, or light pasta dishes. With its refreshing and slightly floral finish, Ferreri Frappato embodies the essence of Sicily’s sun-soaked vineyards.

12/03/2025

"Exciting times in the cellar! 🍇✨ We're blending the new vintage of our &Roses Weissburgunder, balancing elegance and freshness to perfection. Stay tuned for a wine that’s as vibrant as spring itself! 🌿🥂 #&Roses "

31/12/2024

The last day of the year, thank you all for finding your way to Wine & Roses the past year. We will be here today til 17:00 for you to get your bubbles for tonight. Cheers!

23/12/2024

Yes, we open today and tomorrow the whole day. Come and get your favorite Christmas wines...

18/12/2024

The best time of the year, for those nice ones it of the cellar for you all.

16/12/2024

We are open everyday now until Christmas to get you your favorite wines for the festive season. Check www.wineandroses.nl for the exact hours.