Sommelier Milou Alberts

How did you get started as a sommelier?
"I started my hospitality education in Eindhoven and then I continued my studies in Apeldoorn at the academy for gastronomy. After my training I started working in Steijl, Roermond and now for 2 years in Venlo at Cabillaud."

Why did you choose this subject?
"Actually, the reason is quite simple. I was always impressed and interested in food and drink. When I discovered that I could make this my profession I started to do so."

How do you select new wines?
"I sometimes select new wines based on a dish but sometimes we also make a dish based on a wine. That way we look at the main ingredients, things that really stand out and where a wine fits perfectly. Because we go for the 9+ experience, we always organize a test cooking day with our team before we serve a new menu. Then chef Wouter cooks the dish and we taste this dish together with the selected wines. Often the wine matches perfectly but sometimes I find out that it's not a good match and I choose another wine. This way we ensure that our guests have the ultimate taste experience."

What ultimate wine tip would you like to give?

"Always serve red wine slightly colder (best temperature is between 16 and 18 degrees). Often red wine is served at room temperature but if it's warm outside, or the environment you're in, the wine will quickly become heavy and alcoholic. It just so happens that the wine in the glass always gets a little warmer. My tip would therefore be to put the red wine in the fridge half an hour before you are going to serve it. This way it will get colder. If you then waltz your glass it warms up again a bit and so you have the wine at the perfect temperature."

Want to know more about Sommelier Milou? Read the full article in the Maaspoort Magazine which can be picked up for free at De Maaspoort!

Reviews

Wie gesagt, mitten im Trubel, rauf auf's Dach ( ab 17.00h) herrlich ruhig.Umlaufende Terrasse mit Loungemöbeln, im... Restaurant modernes Ambiente und dennoch gemütlich. Essen fantastisch, Weine, Champagner. Supernettes Personal.read more
Marita M.
Delicious dinner with friends. Took matching wines and this made it áf! Portions nicely sized and precise... plenty of time between courses. We will be back again soon.read more
Judith S.
Sehr nettes Ambiente 😊👍🏻
Evi U.
Few words about it,Just the best restaurant in the city of Venlo
Marcel L.
In one word: delicious. We will definitely come back again.The chef surprised us with beautiful combinations of flavors. Refined... and precisely balanced.read more
Cynthia Bergen H.
Sehr zu empfehlen das Ambiente bietet einen wundervollen Blick über die Maas, gerade im Sonnenuntergang Sehr zu... empfehlenread more
Ulrich R.
The Restaurant is just amazing!Fantastic food for an unbelievable price! Especially the menu is unbelievably good! We... will always come back!read more
beatface09
Wow wow wow wow!Wir hatten das DREI GÄNGE MENÜ für 48,00€ und es war eine Traum! Was für eine großartige Qualität. Sehr zu... empfehlen und wir kommen wiederread more
Sophie
Had delicious menu with nice wine. Food was from a top chef
Koos B.
Delightful, enthusiastic young top team🤩
Jose B.
Enjoyed a delicious dinner. The dessert really stood out as far as I was concerned. Ice cream made from gin tonic,... Nice atmosphere, friendly service. Great evening.read more
Sjors D.
Beautiful dishes, composed with care and delicious in taste.We enjoyed !
Angelique B.
Senationelles Essen, jeder Gang mit passender Weinbegleitung ein Genuss. Lokal auch sehr cool mit grosser, offener... Küche. Service auch sehr gut.Das Essen hat für mich das Niveu von einem Michelin-Stern. Haben einen schönen Abend dort verbracht!read more
Andre K.
Das war zunächst eine Überraschung, ein solches Restaurant hatte ich in Venlo nicht erwartet, warum auch immer. Es... entdeckt zu haben war denn aber ein richtiges Highlight. Das Ambiente, der Service und insbesondere das Essen waren begeisternd. Wir kommen wieder, versprochen.......read more
Norbert J.
had a lovely dinner tonight in this cozy peaceful setting.The 3 course dinner was besides a delight to the... eye . also delicious , surprising , in terms of taste.The hospitality of the staff provided an important part in the experience of this culinary evening.To be repeated!read more
Mariette Gaal - van D.
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