Niels Aarts, auteur op Dutch Wine Apprentice

Château Trianon: Tradition and Innovation Meet in Saint-Émilion

Niels Aarts 10-02-24 No Comments

Château Trianon: Tradition and Innovation Meet in Saint-Émilion. Situated in the historic and picturesque Saint-Émilion, a region celebrated for its exceptional terroir and deep-rooted winemaking history, Château Trianon stands as an emblem…

K’AVSHIRI: Unveiling Exceptional Georgian Blends

Niels Aarts 28-01-24 No Comments

K’AVSHIRI: Unveiling Exceptional Georgian Blends. We were excited to receive an invitation from Fred Nijhuis to join an exclusive group of 12 individuals worldwide for the unveiling of K’AVSHIRI wines. Featuring a limited release…

Taboadella: Amorim’s Star in Portugal’s Dão Wine Region

Niels Aarts 20-01-24 No Comments

Taboadella: Amorim’s Star in Portugal’s Dão Wine Region. The Amorim Group, recognized as the world’s largest cork company, boasts a centuries-old passion for cork, coupled with an equally deep love…

Exploring the Craftsmanship of Nederburg wines

Niels Aarts 20-01-24 No Comments

Exploring the Craftsmanship of Nederburg wines. At the end of 2023 our own Teri Wheeler represented Dutch Wine Apprentice, on a journey into the world of one of South Africa’s…

Te Mata Estate – Dedication turning New Zealand’s Oldest Winery into Gold

Niels Aarts 16-01-24 No Comments

Te Mata Estate – Dedication turning New Zealand’s Oldest Winery into Gold. There once was an English immigrant called John Chambers. He made money by digging gold in Australia. With…

Old Vines: Symbol of Quality or Marketing Hype?

Niels Aarts 13-01-24 No Comments

Old Vines: Symbol of Quality or Marketing Hype? You may have encountered the enticing term “Old Vines” or its equivalents like “Vieilles Vignes” (French), “Alte Reben” (German), and “Viñas Viejas”…

Discovering the Legacy of Champagne Gosset

Niels Aarts 28-12-23 No Comments

Discovering the Legacy of Champagne Gosset. Welcome to a world where tradition meets excellence, and history is bottled into an experience of timeless taste. In this journey, we invite you…

2013 Rare Champagne Release: A Spectacular Celebration

Niels Aarts 26-12-23 No Comments

Celebrate the launch of Rare Millésimé 2013, unveiled at Michelin-starred Restaurant De Rozario alongside an unforgettable line-up of Piper-Heidsieck and Rare Champagnes. From the legendary 2008 vintage to the dazzling…

Ribera del Duero’s Richness in Old Vines

Niels Aarts 24-12-23 No Comments

Ribera del Duero’s Richness in Old Vines. Spain’s Ribera del Duero is becoming increasingly popular when it comes to producing fine red wine. Their success comes from the great potential…

Sherry Cooking Class: A Journey Through Sherry’s World

Niels Aarts 24-12-23 No Comments

Sherry Cooking Class: A Journey Through Sherry’s World. Celebrating Sherry Week 2023, we joined a cooking class at Amsterdam’s Peter Pan studio on a rainy Wednesday. Greeted warmly with a…

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Château Trianon: Tradition and Innovation Meet in Saint-Émilion

K’AVSHIRI: Unveiling Exceptional Georgian Blends

Taboadella: Amorim’s Star in Portugal’s Dão Wine Region

Exploring the Craftsmanship of Nederburg wines

Te Mata Estate – Dedication turning New Zealand’s Oldest Winery into Gold

Old Vines: Symbol of Quality or Marketing Hype?

Discovering the Legacy of Champagne Gosset

2013 Rare Champagne Release: A Spectacular Celebration

Ribera del Duero’s Richness in Old Vines

Sherry Cooking Class: A Journey Through Sherry’s World

El Hombre Bala – Garnacha with Altitude and Attitude

Weingut Rudolf Fürst: Benchmark German Spätburgunder

Domaine Marcel Deiss, The Taste of Place

Château Clinet – A Modern Soul on a Classic Soil

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