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At the heart of Dutch Wine Apprentice is a global team of over 25 dedicated wine professionals including certified sommeliers, WSET Diploma holders, wine educators and industry insiders. Each contributor brings a unique perspective shaped by years of hands-on experience in vineyards, cellars, restaurants, and tasting rooms around the world.

Our writers are not only passionate storytellers but recognized voices within the wine community, with backgrounds ranging from hospitality and wine retail to viticulture and wine education. This diversity ensures that every article, interview, and review published on our platform is both technically accurate and culturally insightful.

Through their shared expertise, deep curiosity, and unwavering commitment to quality, our contributors help position Dutch Wine Apprentice as a trusted authority in fine wine journalism.

Whether they’re writing about an iconic Bordeaux estate, a rising star in South Africa, or a chef’s wine pairing philosophy, their work reflects a deep respect for craftsmanship and authenticity and a desire to educate, engage, and inspire readers around the world.

Dutch Wine Apprentice is more than a platform, it's a community of experts committed to telling the true stories behind the world’s finest wines.
Niels Aarts Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Nadine Massen Partner Manager and Writer
Inma Muñoz Senior Writer
Kazumi Uejo Senior Writer
Jelena van Eerdenburg Senior Writer
Martin Bronkhorst Senior Writer
Kirsten Andringa Senior Writer
Eline de Geus Writer
Judi Veldwijk Writer
Martijn Coenen Writer
Michelle van de Vosse Writer
Benjamin Roelfs Writer
Louise Kleijweg Writer
Jorick Wimmers Writer
Barbora Peterikova Writer
Bo van Damme Writer
Marlon Rouw Writer
Janne van Lieshout Writer
Laura Heijs Writer
Marc Roovers Writer
Miquel Claase Writer
Onno Deumer Writer
Charlotte Sauzet Writer
Sterre van den Ham.
Sterre van den Ham Writer
Vicky Hampton Writer
Paola Oomen Writer
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