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
Discover why Château Cos d’Estournel stands among Bordeaux’s legendary “Super Seconds” as we explore its unique Saint-Estèphe terroir, rich history, innovative winemaking, and benchmark vintages through an exclusive masterclass tasting. From the elegant 2021 to the extraordinary 1975, this in-depth review reveals what makes Cos d’Estournel one of the Médoc’s most distinctive and age-worthy wines.
Discover Neverland Vineyards, an organic winery in Rheinhessen where brothers Sebastian and Marcel Class combine 11 generations of winemaking heritage with biodynamic principles and minimal-intervention techniques to craft distinctive, terroir-driven wines. From limestone-rich vineyards and spontaneous fermentation to highly rated limited-production cuvées, Neverland Vineyards is redefining modern German wine with creativity, sustainability, and authenticity.
Discover the story of Lee and Cristina Hudson, whose vision transformed Hudson Ranch into one of Napa Valley’s most respected vineyard estates. From pioneering grape growing to producing acclaimed estate wines, their partnership has helped shape modern California wine.
Ornellaia is one of Bolgheri’s defining estates, but its story extends far beyond the label of ‘Super Tuscan’. In an exclusive interview with Technical Director Marco Balsimelli and an in-depth tasting of the acclaimed 2023 vintage, Dutch Wine Apprentice explores how Ornellaia continues to shape the future of Italian fine wine through an unwavering commitment to place, craftsmanship and continuous refinement.
Discover how Restaurant Merlot and Weingut Klumpp brought the wines of Germany’s Baden region to life during an exceptional wine maker’s dinner, featuring expertly crafted wine and food pairings and insights from winemaker Markus Klumpp. This in-depth review explores the estate’s philosophy, standout wines, and the memorable gastronomic experience that made the evening one to remember.
Discover how Head Winemaker Arlene Mains has transformed VilafontĂ©’s Seriously Old Dirt from a traditional second wine into one of South Africa’s most compelling Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines. Through exclusive interviews with Mains and co-founder Mike Ratcliffe, Dutch Wine Apprentice explores the philosophy, ancient soils, vineyard partnerships and the elegant 2022 vintage behind this remarkable South African wine.
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