Niels is a leading authority in the world of fine wine. Working with top tier wineries and wine regions across the world he has not only built a personal connection with them but also accumulated valuable insights and understanding of the industry.
Besides Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Dutch Wine Apprentice Niels is a frequent speaker on the topic of fine wine, with a focus on positioning, distribution and fine wine sales. He still takes time to write his own reflections and articles on the Dutch Wine Apprentice website.
Ontdek de Dutch Wine Apprentice Wine Club: een nieuwe reeks Fine Wine & Fine Dining evenementen in Nederland, met twee formats—BYOB en Wine Gems—voor wijnliefhebbers die willen proeven, delen en verbinden. Schrijf je in voor updates en de eerste edities, en blijf op de hoogte van thema-avonden rond topregio’s als Bourgogne, Bordeaux, Toscane en Piemonte.
Discover Château Clinet in Pomerol — where modern vision meets timeless terroir under the leadership of Ronan Laborde. This forward-thinking Bordeaux estate blends innovation, tradition, and the region’s finest Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to shape the future of fine wine.
Experience Château Palmer (Margaux) through a private De Bruijn in Wijnen tasting led by Sébastien Menut, tracing the estate’s biodynamic evolution under Thomas Duroux and how sand vs clay terroir shapes Alter Ego and the Grand Vin. Highlights include a rare 1940 wartime bottle and standout 2009 & 2015 vintages.
Vignobles K showcases the modern diversity of Bordeaux, led by Jean-Christophe Meyrou’s vision across Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Castillon, and Lalande-de-Pomerol. Blending heritage with innovation, the family-owned estates champion terroir-driven wines, accessible luxury, and a renewed sense of energy and joy within Bordeaux.
Weingut Dönnhoff, one of Germany’s most celebrated Riesling producers, showcased the soul of the Nahe through a masterclass and lunch hosted by Anne Dönnhoff at Residence Wijnen. This exclusive event highlighted the estate’s exceptional terroirs and precision winemaking, from crisp Weißburgunder to age-worthy Großes Gewächs and luminous sweet Rieslings.
Domaine de L’Arlot in Nuits-Saint-Georges embodies the perfect balance between Burgundian tradition and modern refinement, producing wines of purity, finesse, and precision. Guided by winemaker Géraldine Godot, this biodynamic estate unites nature and craftsmanship across its renowned monopoles, showcasing the timeless elegance of both red and white Burgundy.
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