Masterclass 100% Champagne
Champagne stands for refinement and complexity. The very cool wine-growing climate, the special chalky soil, and the expertise accumulated over centuries create a unique wine. This an event full of learning and tasting.
- By Anja Vondenhoff, European Champagne Ambassador
- Recognizing quality, balance, and complexity in different styles of champagne
- The influence of winemaking and autolysis on the flavor
- Tasting of 8 quality-champagnes
- Exclusive: maximum of 24 participants
- Including a Certificate of Participation
Practical information
| DATE: | Sunday, June 7th 2026 |
| TIME: | from 14.00 till 17.00 hour |
| LOCATION: | Under the Grape Vine, Amsterdam |
| TASTING | 8 Champagnes, in different styles |
| PRELIMINARY EDUCATION | From International Wine Certificate: WSET Level 2 and 3 |
| LANGUAGE | This masterclass is English spoken |
Champagne is primarily known as a traditional celebratory wine. But Champagne is so much more; it’s the pinnacle of refinement. Champagne demands enormous craftsmanship (incidentally, there are many female Champagne winemakers). You can immediately taste the slightest deviation; Champagne is pure and clean. The cool climate and chalky soil ensure high acidity, while the process of long aging on the lees creates a delicate mousse. Champagne is the perfect aperitif wine. But there are so many styles, that one can also create delicious wine and food pairings with Champagne at other times. In this Masterclass, you will learn the techniques that give each Champagne its own unique style. We will delve into the deep, cool cellars and taste young and old Champagne.
This Masterclass is given by Anja Vondenhoff, founder and owner of www.wijncampus.nl
Anja Vondehoff is one of the most qualified Champagne professionals in the Netherlands. She has 30 years of wine experience. She teaches champagne at the WSET Diploma Course, and the Wein Akademie in Rust. (Austria). Wijncampus has already trained 4,000 students. The most important program is the Champagne Specialist Course. If you’re interested, you can get all the information you need right away.
This Masterclass is English spoken.