Interview8 November 2021

Interview with Ellen Kinkartz

Restaurant Atelier Chef Hans Kinkartz Sommelier Ellen Kinkartz Dish Scallop

Ellen Kinkartz is sommelier at restaurant Atelier. Together with her partner, chef Hans Kinkartz, she opened Atelier, back in 1999. Here, Ellen pampers wine lovers with many rare labels. In addition to French-oriented wines, the wine list offers a wide variety from the Netherlands and Belgium. Restaurant Atelier is housed inside a former tailor's studio in Gulpen, the Netherlands. In this historic building, you will find a modern dining spot with a stylish industrial interior. We asked Ellen about her career as a sommelier and her favourite wines.