His real name is Oskar Thuis, but on Instagram he is known by the intriguing pseudonym Dandywithwine. With an exponentially growing account with 16,000 fans, one follows his culinary and wine adventures worldwide. As an ambassador for EuroCave, he travels the world in search of uber-chic treasures for special occasions.
"Usually special occasions make wine even more special!"
In search of lost wine
Oskar lives in the south of the Netherlands, in the culinary province of North Brabant, in 's-Hertogenbosch, also known as Den Bosch. This is where Oskar developed a passion for wine at a young age. His passion arose when a friend's parents introduced him to every wine region of Bordeaux over one dinner.
The eureka moment with a Super Tuscan
Perhaps his passion for wine really began in Switzerland, during a ski vacation that Covid-19 turned into a wine adventure. Oskar's group ordered a rare wine, a 2014 Sassicaia. This moment cemented Oskar's taste for fine wines, and he became enchanted by the flavor development of this "Super Tuscan.
The collector is born ...
Oskar Thuis began his search for wine treasures and shared his discoveries on social media, building his own community. His account "Dandywithwine" offers his followers a unique look at the latest wine trends and exclusive wines.
A liquid library
After intense searching, Oskar chose a wine cabinet from EuroCave, in which he can perfectly store his white wines and his extensive collection of reds. His focus is on light, mineral-rich Chardonnays and riper reds, such as Napa Valley Cabernets and Bordeaux.
Within drinking distance
Oskar makes sure his cabinet is ready to serve wines at ideal temperatures, liking a constant temperature and controlled humidity. He organizes his wines in order of country and type, with a special shelf for wines ready to drink.
Bubbles as an exception
Oskar also keeps some 24 bottles of Champagne in his cabinet, ready to be opened on special occasions. For him, Champagne has to age for several years to be enjoyed to the fullest.
Article - Élodie Louchez
After her role as editor-in-chief at the NRJ radio group and then for social and cultural programs at France 3, France 5 and Pink TV with Michel Field, Élodie Louchez now works as a journalist and author for discovery magazines and documentaries about society, with a particular focus on ecofeminism. She is a member of the organization for natural wine producers and five years ago, with her partner Marie Carroget, founded the first exhibition for women natural winemakers in Nantes - Canons.
