Hello fellow wine lovers! Great to have you here and share my knowledge about wine. In spring 2020 I started my Instagram account Dutch Wine Apprentice and now it is time for the next step in the journey: a dedicated website.
I am here to learn you all about wine and teach you what makes wine so unique and versatile. On this website and my social profiles (Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn) you will find interviews with winemakers and professionals from the industry, reviews of wines and loads of other interesting articles about wine.
My goal is to teach you to appreciate wine even more than you do today, discovering new varieties and upping your game in the world of wine. It does not matter if you are a novice wine drinker and just love the occasional glass of bubbles, white or red, or if you are more of an expert on the topic. There are learnings here for everyone and I am happy to share.
Next to my online advice I help winemakers to grow awareness for their wines. I also help you to discover new wines and teach you what makes wines so great, through exclusive events or training. And if you are thinking about investing in wine, or want to start building your own wine collection, I even offer consultancy services to set you on the right path and expand your wine portfolio. You can read more about this in our services section of this website.
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Niels – Dutch Wine Apprentice
In Chefs & Cellars S02E03, Dutch Wine Apprentice visits Restaurant Roux in Amsterdam’s Jordaan to speak with co-owners Roos Bierhoff and Allon Niesen about modern fine dining, hospitality, and wine culture. Discover how Roux combines French-inspired cuisine, an exceptional Burgundy-focused wine list, and a relaxed atmosphere to create one of Amsterdam’s most exciting restaurant experiences.
Marimar Estate founder Marimar Torres brought the legacy of Spain’s famed Familia Torres to California’s Sonoma Coast, creating elegant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Albariño with a distinctly European philosophy. This article explores the story behind Marimar Estate, its Russian River Valley vineyards and the wines that continue to shape its international reputation.
Discover how Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2018 shone during an extraordinary lunch pairing at Restaurant Flore, where refined Michelin-starred cuisine met one of Champagne’s most iconic prestige cuvées. From the elegance of Bollinger’s oak-aged Champagne to flawless food pairings curated by Sommelier of the Year Antonello Nicastri, this exclusive tasting highlighted why La Grande Année 2018 is already considered one of the standout Champagne releases of the decade.
Discover Restaurant Roux in Amsterdam’s Jordaan through our latest ‘Chefs & Cellars’ feature, exploring its modern approach to casual fine dining, creative French-inspired cuisine, and exceptional wine program. Join Dutch Wine Apprentice as we dive into the philosophy of Allon Niesen and Roos Bierhoff, featuring detailed lunch and wine pairings from one of Amsterdam’s most exciting restaurants.
Tenuta Il Nicchio marks a new chapter for Lodovico Antinori and his daughter Sophia Antinori, bringing together generations, precision, and a renewed vision for Tuscan fine wine. Through an intimate dinner in The Hague and in-depth conversations with the Antinoris, we explore the philosophy behind Il Nicchio and Lodovico, alongside detailed tasting notes of the estate’s latest releases and flagship vintages.
Promontory Napa Valley is redefining terroir-driven winemaking through a philosophy of discovery, where land and observation shape every decision. Explore how the Harlan family’s unique Napa Valley territory, rare geology and restrained winemaking approach create some of the region’s most distinctive and highly rated wines.
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