Koningsdag is loud, warm, generous, and completely unpretentious. Champagne, in the popular imagination, is neither loud nor unpretentious. That is precisely why it fits.

That is the kind of private champagne tasting we host in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands, and this page explains what actually happens when you book one.

you can pick a champagne shop on the Netherlands that treats the wine and the box like they matter. Here is what champagne delivery in the Netherlands looks like from our side of the operation, and what to expect no matter who you buy from.

Our local, opinionated take on how to buy champagne in the Netherlands when you happen to live in or visit Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is one of those cities that rewards the people who slow down. The light changes constantly. The water is everywhere. Whole afternoons disappear sitting next to a canal, on a rooftop, in a park. It is the kind of city that was built for outdoor drinking, and for the kind of drinking that has nothing to prove.

Amsterdam is one of Europe's greatest cities, known for canals, museums, cycling culture, and a deep appreciation for good living. What most people do not know is that it is also one of the best places in Europe to discover grower champagne. The Champagne Fox is based in Amsterdam, and we offer private champagne tastings for anyone curious enough to explore. These are not formal, intimidating wine school experiences. They are conversations between friends who happen to love c