how it started

Niloufar Sharifi Esfarani is a passionate Dutch winemaker with a unique story. At a young age, Niloufar started as a sommelier at the Rotterdam restaurant De Matroos en Het Meisje. But adventure was calling and after a few years, she decided to leave her career as a sommelier behind. With her surfboard in hand, she traveled along the West coast of Europe, seeking new experiences. In the Médoc, France, Niloufar seized the opportunity to work on a vineyard. She helped with the harvest of a Dutch winemaker, just 25 minutes away from her favorite surf spot. It was here that she realized her passion for wine extended far beyond her restaurant work—she wanted to create her own wines.
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philosophy

However, Niloufar was not pleased with the conventional way of winemaking. Therefore, she decided to continue her journey at the Reyneke vineyard in Stellenbosch, South Africa, where she learned about biodynamic viticulture. That same year, she traveled to Nibiru in Kamptal, Austria, where she further immersed herself in biodynamic practices and learned to make wines without any additions.

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the dream

After gaining several years of experience it was time for Niloufar to take the next step. As a traveling winemaker, she began traveling through Europe in her trusted van Bennie, seeking opportunities to create her own natural wines. This journey led her to the Alt Penedès in Spain, where she rents two plots and has been producing her own wines since 2023. Wines like Pink Moon, Mitja Lluna, and Last Dance are the result of Niloufar’s deeply rooted belief in natural wine and her commitment to organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farming. Niloufar’s dream is to make a positive impact by inspiring people to make mindful choices in what they consume, starting with the wines they drink.

You can find the full list of Niloufar’s wines here.

Want to learn more about her journey and philosophy? Feel free to get in touch via the contact form here.

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