German-Dutch border talks: Visit to the "De Hennepe" winery in Aalten

The "De Hennepe" winery in Aalten in the Netherlands is the destination of the next German-Dutch border talks on Thursday, 23 May. The meeting point is at 6 pm directly at the winery (Romienendiek 3, 7122 Aalten). The event is part of the educational series "Border Talks" and is open to the public.

After a tour of the winery, participants can taste wine. Registrations are accepted by the Bocholt-Rhede-Isselburg Adult Education Centre (VHS) at www.vhs-bocholt.de or by calling 02871 953-7697. Participation costs 15 euros.

Winemaker Hans ter Haar will talk about winegrowing in the border region and the climatic conditions that favour winegrowing in the Netherlands. In earlier times, the vineyard was run as a farm. According to winemaker ter Haar, he has several years of "apprenticeship" in viticulture behind him and is now visibly proud of his products.

Knowledge of Dutch is not required. Everyone speaks their own language. A moderator will translate if necessary.

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