Vineyard Apostelhoeve

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At the Apostelhoeve, one of Limburg's most beautiful spots atop the Louwberg, Limburg's oldest and one of the largest wine estates in the Netherlands is situated. The vineyard of Apostelhoeve currently covers 20 hectares, with 7 different grape varieties planted: Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and since 2020, Viognier, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. At present, these grape varieties yield seven beautiful, dry, white wines: Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois, Apostelhoeve Cuvée XII, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Gris Barriques, and Viognier. Additionally, Apostelhoeve produces two exquisite sparkling wines: Riesling Brut and Apostelhoeve Cuvée XII Brut.

The Dutch wine tradition traces its origins to Roman times; however, after the Middle Ages, Dutch wine cultivation gave way to other forms of agricultural activity. In 1970, the first grapevines returned to the south-facing slopes of the Jeker Valley, at the Apostelhoeve, after fruit grower Hugo Hulst decided to establish a vineyard. The inaugural harvest in 1973 yielded 1400 bottles of wine. Today, Apostelhoeve produces over 180,000 bottles of wine annually. The soil of the Louwberg consists of gravel and marl with a layer of loess on top, making it exceptionally suitable for grape cultivation.

Guided Tour and Wine Tasting
The heart of Dutch winemaking beats in the Mergelland, particularly at the Apostelhoeve, the oldest winery in the Netherlands. If you wish to explore winemaking close to home, Apostelhoeve offers the opportunity for a guided tour with expert commentary. During this tour, you will visit the vineyard, the press house, and the wine cellars, followed by a wine tasting of Apostelhoeve wines in one of the cozy tasting rooms.

During the tasting, there is also an opportunity to collectively assess the wines. Of course, you can ask any questions you may have about Apostelhoeve. The wine tasting includes serving rye bread with ham/cheese.

Options
Guided tour with expert commentary, including visits to the vineyard, wine cellars, and a wine and delicacy tasting in the tasting room. The tour is available for groups of 12 or more, and the cost is €22.50 per person. A guided tour with fewer than 12 people is also possible, with a price of the base amount of €270 for the group. Unfortunately, joining other groups is not possible. There is a maximum of 150 people per group, adults only, for the tour. The visit lasts approximately 1½ hours and includes a guided tour and wine tasting with 3 Apostelhoeve wines accompanied by 2 snacks with ham and cheese. Visits are possible throughout the year, by appointment via phone at 0031(0)43 343 2264 or by filling out the reservation form.