SVH ACCREDITED | 98% OF OUR STUDENTS RECOMMEND US
SVH ACCREDITED | 98% OF OUR STUDENTS RECOMMEND US
FOOD | WINE | HOSPITALITY
Dutch wine is developing at a rapid pace. During the Dutch Wine Weekend, you’ll journey through Limburg’s wine country, visit leading vineyards and taste for yourself how climate, soil and craftsmanship come together to produce surprisingly good wines.
2 days
April 24-25, 2027
€499,-
exempt from VAT
6 PE points
rVS® category A
2 language options
Dutch or English
Over two days, you’ll discover just how professional and diverse Dutch viticulture has become. You’ll visit various winemakers and combine wine tastings and in-depth insights with Limburg cuisine.
Visit renowned Dutch wine companies and discover how they have developed into professional wine producers.
Taste the wines directly at the estate and hear from the winemakers themselves how climate, soil and winemaking techniques shape their wines.
Enjoy group lunches on both days and pair local produce with Dutch wine.
Round off the first day with a sumptuous dinner, with a selection of Limburg wines to accompany the dishes.
Stay overnight in the heart of South Limburg and, after a full day of wine tasting, enjoy a relaxing stay with breakfast included.
Take a trip through the hills around Maastricht, Eys and Vijlen and discover why South Limburg in particular is so well suited to wine-growing.
Over the weekend, you’ll visit a number of leading producers and discover just how diverse Dutch wine has become.
Visit one of the Netherlands’ best-known and oldest wineries, situated on the Louwberg near Maastricht. Discover how the Limburg terroir is reflected in refined Dutch white wines.
Discover a smaller-scale wine estate in Eys and experience how passion, terroir and modern Dutch viticulture come together.
In Vijlen, you can visit one of the Netherlands’ best-known wineries. Here, you’ll discover how innovation and sustainable viticulture contribute to the quality of Dutch white, red and sparkling wines.
The programme has been carefully put together so that you can spend the weekend tasting, discovering and enjoying yourself.
Travel and cancellation insurance are not included.
WINE WEEKEND THE NETHERLANDS
From traditional vineyards to innovative winemakers: Dutch wine is now much more than just an interesting exception.
Join WTOL Academy, taste the wines directly from the producers and discover in just one weekend just how surprisingly good locally produced wine can be.
2 days
April 24-25, 2027
€499,-
exempt from VAT
6 PE points
rVS® category A
Two language options
Dutch or English
WINE WEEKEND THE NETHERLANDS
2 days
April 24-25, 2027
€499,-
exempt from VAT
6 PE points
rVS® category A
Two language options
Dutch & English
From traditional vineyards to innovative winemakers: Dutch wine is now much more than just an interesting exception.
Join WTOL Academy, taste the wines directly from the producers and discover in just one weekend just how surprisingly good locally produced wine can be.
WINE WEEKEND THE NETHERLANDS
The Dutch Wine Weekend is a two-day journey through Limburg, where you will visit local wine producers, sample their wines and learn about viticulture in the Netherlands. The weekend perfectly combines wine education with relaxation and gastronomy.”
For everyone who loves wine – whether you are a professional, a sommelier, or an enthusiastic beginner. The trip offers deep insights but is, above all, sociable and relaxing.
WTOL partners with renowned winemakers such as Apostelhoeve (Maastricht), Domaine Salamander (Eys) and Wijngaard Sint Martinus (Vijlen). Please note that the itinerary may vary depending on availability.
You will learn how viticulture is developing in the Netherlands, which grape varieties are suitable for our climate and how to assess wine professionally. You will taste a diverse range of styles and discover how quality and character set this place apart.
Yes. The price includes one night’s accommodation with breakfast, group lunches and a dinner with a wine pairing. Only personal expenses and insurance are not included.
The groups are (on average 25–50 people), ensuring there is plenty of personal attention and that everyone can take part in the tastings at their own pace.
You’ll make your own way to the starting point and the vineyards in Limburg.
WTOL combines education, experience and enjoyment. Thanks to years of expertise in wine training and direct relationships with winemakers, you will experience wine authenticly and educationally —without it ever feeling like a classroom.
Included:
Not included:
SVH Accreditation: this trip provides 6 CPD points (Registered Vinologist/Sommelier, Category A).
The Dutch Wine Weekend is designed for anyone who wants to experience the rise of Dutch wine at first hand:
The Dutch Wine Weekend is a two-day journey through Limburg, where you will visit local wine producers, sample their wines and learn about viticulture in the Netherlands. The weekend perfectly combines wine education with relaxation and gastronomy.”
For everyone who loves wine – whether you are a professional, a sommelier, or an enthusiastic beginner. The trip offers deep insights but is, above all, sociable and relaxing.
WTOL partners with renowned winemakers such as Apostelhoeve (Maastricht), Domaine Salamander (Eys) and Wijngaard Sint Martinus (Vijlen). Please note that the itinerary may vary depending on availability.
You will learn how viticulture is developing in the Netherlands, which grape varieties are suitable for our climate and how to assess wine professionally. You will taste a diverse range of styles and discover how quality and character set this place apart.
Yes. The price includes one night’s accommodation with breakfast, group lunches and a dinner with a wine pairing. Only personal expenses and insurance are not included.
The groups are (on average 25–50 people), ensuring there is plenty of personal attention and that everyone can take part in the tastings at their own pace.
Yes, participants earn 6 CPD points for the SVH Register Vinologist/Sommelier (Category A).
You’ll make your own way to the starting point and the vineyards in Limburg.
WTOL combines education, experience and enjoyment. Thanks to years of expertise in wine training and direct relationships with winemakers, you will experience wine authenticly and educationally —without it ever feeling like a classroom.