Wijngaard De Frysling — Winery in Twijzel

In Twijzel, in the east of Friesland, lies one of the northernmost vineyards in the Netherlands. Douwe and Jantiene Broersma have owned De Frysling since 2009. On one and a half hectares they grow six disease-resistant grape varieties: Johanniter, Solaris, Souvignier Gris, Pinotin, Cabernet Cortis and Cabernet Noir. From these they make white wine, rosé and the sparkling Brûswyn and Frysante.

The wine shop is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons from April to December. A guided tour with tasting, lasting about an hour and a half, is available by appointment. Note: sat navs often send you to Egypte 3 — follow the sign at the entrance of number 7. Recommended for anyone in Friesland who wants to see how wine is made this far north.