Niels Aarts, auteur op Dutch Wine Apprentice

The Unveiling of Graham’s 80-Year-Old Tawny Port

Niels Aarts 25-09-25 No Comments

At Bistro Toost in Amstelveen, Dutch Wine Apprentice experienced the unveiling of Graham’s 80-Year-Old Tawny Port, a once-in-a-lifetime tasting of one of the rarest Ports in the world. With only…

A Night of Elegance: Podere Forte at Restaurant Odille

Niels Aarts 23-09-25 No Comments

An unforgettable winemaker dinner at Restaurant Odille in Sint-Oedenrode showcased the biodynamic wines of Podere Forte paired with the inventive cuisine of Chef Casimir Evens. Guided by Giovanni Mazzoni and…

Marpaout: Médoc’s Answer to Pomerol?

Niels Aarts 14-09-25 No Comments

Marpaout, the groundbreaking 100% Merlot from Château Branas Grand Poujeaux in Moulis-en-Médoc, challenges Left Bank tradition with a terroir profile more akin to Pomerol. With its rare complexity, limited production,…

Riesling Stars Dönnhoff & Wittmann Shine at Flore

Niels Aarts 01-09-25 No Comments

A Crurated winemaker dinner in Amsterdam brought together Riesling icons Weingut Dönnhoff and Weingut Wittmann at Flore Basecamp, pairing world-class wines with Michelin-starred cuisine. From a masterclass to a multi-course…

Grape Masters S02E06 – Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Champagne

Niels Aarts 22-08-25 No Comments

Discover the season finale of Grape Masters Season 2, featuring Champagne Billecart-Salmon and seventh-generation leader Mathieu Rolland-Billecart. In this exclusive episode, we explore the house’s 200-year family legacy, its iconic…

Champagne with a Soul: The Story of Billecart-Salmon

Niels Aarts 19-08-25 No Comments

Discover the soul of Champagne through the legacy of Billecart-Salmon, one of the region’s most revered family-run houses. In an exclusive interview with CEO Mathieu Roland-Billecart, we explore seven generations…

Symington’s: A Celebration of Vintage Port in Frankfurt

Niels Aarts 19-08-25 No Comments

Symington Family Estates brought Vintage Port to life at Frankfurt’s Palmengarten with masterclasses led by Charles and Harry Symington. From single-quinta terroir to legendary vintages like 1966, the day showcased…

Crafting Brunello with Heart: A Tribute to Gianni and Laura Brunelli

Niels Aarts 18-07-25 No Comments

Discover the heartfelt story behind Gianni Brunelli, one of Montalcino’s most respected Brunello di Montalcino producers, where tradition, terroir, and authenticity shape every bottle. Led by Laura Brunelli, the boutique…

Inside Costaripa: Valtenesi’s Premier Winery

Niels Aarts 15-07-25 No Comments

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…

Grape Masters S02E05 – Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja

Niels Aarts 04-07-25 No Comments

In Episode 5 of Grape Masters Season 2, we visit Marqués de Murrieta in Rioja to speak with Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga about the estate’s evolution into a global icon of…

Author: Niels Aarts

The Unveiling of Graham’s 80-Year-Old Tawny Port

A Night of Elegance: Podere Forte at Restaurant Odille

Marpaout: Médoc’s Answer to Pomerol?

Riesling Stars Dönnhoff & Wittmann Shine at Flore

Grape Masters S02E06 – Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Champagne

Champagne with a Soul: The Story of Billecart-Salmon

Symington’s: A Celebration of Vintage Port in Frankfurt

Crafting Brunello with Heart: A Tribute to Gianni and Laura Brunelli

Inside Costaripa: Valtenesi’s Premier Winery

Grape Masters S02E05 – Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja

South Africa’s Cape Beyond the Glass

Gut Hermannsberg: Time as a Quality Decision

South Africa’s Cape as a Brand in Motion

ORA Breda — Greek Wine & Shared Plates

Author: Niels Aarts

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