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Articles
Beyond Chardonnay & Charcuterie: A 5-Year Toast to Clos
Celebrating five years of bold pairings and boundary-breaking wines, Amsterdam’s Clos proves there’s life beyond Chardonnay and charcuterie. From Albariño bubbles to Slovenian reds, Clos invites curious palates to rediscover wine through feeling, not formulas.
Inside Costaripa: Valtenesi’s Premier Winery
Explore Costaripa, a historic family winery in Lake Garda’s Valtenesi DOC, where award-winning winemaker Mattia Vezzola crafts elegant rosé, red, and Metodo Classico sparkling wines. From centuries-old vineyards to modern cellars, Costaripa blends tradition with innovation in one of Italy’s most scenic wine regions.
Les Grands Chais de France: Wine Tasting & Dinner in Belgium
Les Grands Chais de France hosted a wine tasting and dinner event in Herentals, Belgium, showcasing a curated selection of wines from the Rhône Valley, Provence, and Languedoc. The evening highlighted the group’s diverse portfolio, pairing quality-driven, affordable French wines with refined cuisine at Brasserie Link21.
Interviews
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.
Reviews
2012 Marqués de Murrieta – Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
2012 Marqués de Murrieta – Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial. A Rioja monument—born from old...
2014 Champagne Bollinger – La Côte aux Enfants
2014 Champagne Bollinger – La Côte aux Enfants. An icon in the making: from a storied vineyard to...
2017 Flaccianello della Pieve – Fontodi
2017 Flaccianello della Pieve – Fontodi. From the heart of Chianti’s “Golden Shell” – the Conca...
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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