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VinoVonk is Jeroen Vonk. Wine writer, Champagne specialist and host of Sparks. Articles, guides and conversations for people who take wine seriously, without making it a religion.
WSET Level 3 · CIVC Level 4 Champagne Specialist
Drink Less, Drink Better: The No/Low Shift of 2026
Drinking less but better is a taste decision, not a diet. What the 2026 no/low numbers mean, and when alcohol-free actually holds up in the glass.
Read article →Train your taste memory. Blind, like I do.
Pour a glass, answer the questions and guess the grape, the region and the year. Then the app tells you what your nose already knew but your head hadn't caught up to.
Start a tasting →Vintage vs Non-Vintage Champagne: What Differs
The split between vintage and non-vintage Champagne sits in blending philosophy, ageing requirements and vintage expression. When to pick which one?
Guide · 4 minPrestige Cuvée Champagne: What Sets It Apart
A prestige cuvée is the top of a Champagne house. What sets Dom Pérignon, Cristal, Comtes and La Grande Dame apart from an ordinary vintage.
Guide · 5 minGen Z Wine Trend 2026: Cocktails to Wine
Gen Z drinks less. But within what they do drink, wine is winning. Which styles, which bottles, which segment actually grows? Figures and buying tips.
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