Niels Aarts, auteur op Dutch Wine Apprentice

Chefs & Cellars: Dining at Het Broederenklooster

Niels Aarts 24-10-24 No Comments

Chefs & Cellars: Dining at Het Broederenklooster Situated in the historical city of Zutphen, Het Broederenklooster is not just a restaurant; it’s a testament to the harmonious marriage of rich history and…

Ma’d Moser: Reviving Tokaj with Global Vision and Local Expertise

Niels Aarts 22-10-24 No Comments

Ma’d Moser: Reviving Tokaj with Global Vision and Local Expertise. When we talk to winemakers, the conversation all too often turns into micro-management. Soil composure, grape varieties and pruning techniques…

Pallas Wines Terroir Day 2024: Barolo and Chenin Blanc

Niels Aarts 21-10-24 No Comments

Pallas Wines Terroir Day 2024: Barolo and Chenin Blanc. Pallas Wines is renowned for importing wines from quality, terroir-driven producers. Pallas each year organizes a Terroir Day to spotlight specific regions or…

Europe’s Volcanic Wine Regions Explored

Niels Aarts 19-10-24 No Comments

Europe’s Volcanic Wine Regions Explored. Did you know there are around 600 known volcanoes worldwide, with 60 still active and producing approximately 20 eruptions daily? These volcanic activities not only…

Champagne Bollinger & Soenil Bahadoer: A Perfect Pairing

Niels Aarts 08-10-24 No Comments

Champagne Bollinger & Soenil Bahadoer: A Perfect Pairing. Last year, Champagne Bollinger’s Dutch importer, Verbunt Verlinden, and Soenil Bahadoer, chef of the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant De Lindehof in Nuenen, hosted a memorable lunch featuring Bollinger’s…

Keermont Vineyards, Where Mountains Meet

Niels Aarts 30-09-24 No Comments

Keermont Vineyards, Where Mountains Meet. At this year’s Cape Cru, the premier South African wine event in the Netherlands, we had the pleasure of meeting Alex Starey from Keermont Vineyards. After tasting…

Grape Masters S01E06 – Il Marroneto, Italy

Niels Aarts 28-09-24 No Comments

Explore the soul of Tuscany in Grape Masters S01E06, featuring Alessandro Mori of Il Marroneto. Discover the traditions, philosophy, and passion behind one of Montalcino’s most revered wineries, celebrated for…

Il Marroneto: A Tale of Tradition and Excellence in Montalcino

Niels Aarts 26-09-24 No Comments

Il Marroneto: A Tale of Tradition and Excellence in Montalcino. Nestled on the picturesque hill of Montalcino, Il Marroneto is one of the region’s most revered wineries, famed for its exquisite Brunello…

Distilleria Berta’s Reign as the True Amaretto Artisans

Niels Aarts 22-09-24 No Comments

Distilleria Berta’s Reign as the True Amaretto Artisans. In the rolling hills of the Piedmont region of Italy, Distilleria Berta has been crafting spirits that are not only steeped in tradition but…

Wine Storage in a Greenhouse: Stadsjochies

Niels Aarts 19-09-24 No Comments

Wine Storage in a Greenhouse: Stadsjochies. At Stadsjochies, a restaurant set in a greenhouse just outside Utrecht, the focus is on providing a unique culinary experience where sustainability, local ingredients, and…

Author: Niels Aarts

Chefs & Cellars: Dining at Het Broederenklooster

Ma’d Moser: Reviving Tokaj with Global Vision and Local Expertise

Pallas Wines Terroir Day 2024: Barolo and Chenin Blanc

Europe’s Volcanic Wine Regions Explored

Champagne Bollinger & Soenil Bahadoer: A Perfect Pairing

Keermont Vineyards, Where Mountains Meet

Grape Masters S01E06 – Il Marroneto, Italy

Il Marroneto: A Tale of Tradition and Excellence in Montalcino

Distilleria Berta’s Reign as the True Amaretto Artisans

Wine Storage in a Greenhouse: Stadsjochies

The Cape’s Dual Grammar of Winemaking

Kemme Wines and Jackson Family Wines: A Focus on California

Château Haut-Bailly – Custodians of Style Beyond Fashion

Sustainability in Argentine Wine: Lessons from Catena Zapata

Author: Niels Aarts

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