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Oxer Bastegieta: A Winemaker Guided by Soul, Soil, and Sound

Oxer Bastegieta: A Winemaker Guided by Soul, Soil, and Sound

Oxer Bastegieta is redefining Spanish winemaking with soulful, terroir-driven wines from Bizkaiko Txakolina, Rioja, and Toro. In an exclusive winemaker dinner at NOTK Rotterdam, we explored his bold philosophy, biodynamic practices, and the expressive artistry behind top-rated cuvées like Kalamity and Kuusu.

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Bordeaux Masterclass at De Echoput: A Tale of Two Châteaux

Bordeaux Masterclass at De Echoput: A Tale of Two Châteaux

Explore the elegance and innovation of Bordeaux through an exclusive masterclass at De Echoput, featuring Château Giscours and Château Haut-Bailly. Hosted by Peter Klosse and led by estate directors Alexander van Beek and Véronique Sanders – van Beek, this deep dive into Margaux and Pessac-Léognan reveals the soul of terroir-driven winemaking.

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Mr. Riggs Wines Shine at Winemakers’ Dinner at Roemer Utrecht

Mr. Riggs Wines Shine at Winemakers’ Dinner at Roemer Utrecht

We attended the Mr. Riggs Winemakers’ Dinner at Roemer Utrecht, where winemaker Ben Riggs presented a stellar lineup of wines from McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, and beyond. Hosted by 2Islandwines, the evening showcased exceptional food and wine pairings in one of Utrecht’s top wine restaurants.

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In our talk show “Cellar Talks” we interview wine lovers and professionals from all over the world to listen to their wine stories and learn more about wine while we are at it.

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About us

My name is Niels and I am the founder of Dutch Wine Apprentice. Coming from a country (the Netherlands) that is not exactly known for great wines I did not grow up with vineyards and grapes around me. My love and interest in wine came alive at a later age when I got introduced to fine dining, which led me to the discovery of all sorts of different wines