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
Taaibosch Wines has re-emerged as one of South Africa’s most compelling Helderberg estates, built around a Cabernet Franc–led vision shaped by maritime influence and distinctive soils. Under the guidance of Schalk Willem Joubert, the flagship Crescendo expresses restraint, texture and terroir-driven precision rather than power.
Weingut Dr. Crusius is one of the historic cornerstones of the Nahe, combining centuries of family heritage with a precise, terroir-driven approach under the leadership of Rebecca Crusius. From iconic vineyards such as Kupfergrube, Bastei and Felsenberg, the estate produces outstanding GG Rieslings that rank among the finest expressions of modern German wine.
Discover Clau de Nell, the biodynamic soul of Anjou near Saumur, where the late Anne-Claude Leflaive’s visionary philosophy still shapes some of the Loire Valley’s most compelling Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc wines. From ancient vines and complex limestone soils to meticulously crafted cuvées like Anjou Blanc and Blanc de Noir, Clau de Nell stands as a benchmark for biodynamic winemaking in western Loire.
Restaurant Het Koetshuis, nestled in the forests near Bennekom, is a quietly iconic Dutch fine dining destination where classical French cuisine, thoughtful wine pairings, and family heritage come together. In this Chefs & Cellars feature, we explore Danny Löhr’s philosophy on hospitality, Burgundy-driven wine culture, and a refined tasting menu that reflects nearly four decades of culinary craftsmanship in the Netherlands.
In Chefs & Cellars S02E02 we visit Restaurant Het Koetshuis in Bennekom, where Danny Lohr shares how this culinary institute blends classical French cuisine with one of the most exciting Burgundy-focused wine cellars in the Netherlands. Discover the philosophy, heritage and wine culture that make Restaurant Het Koetshuis a must-visit destination in the Veluwe.
Las Pizarras showcases the purest expression of high-altitude Garnacha from Calatayud, where old bush vines grow on slate and limestone soils to deliver elegant, mineral and fresh Spanish red wines. Discover how this ambitious project is redefining Calatayud with terroir-driven Garnacha that rivals the finesse of Priorat while remaining unmistakably Aragón.
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