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.
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.
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.
High above the Tuscan coast near Riparbella, Caiarossa is redefining biodynamic winemaking with mosaic terroirs, scientific precision, and a Bordeaux-driven philosophy of balance. Under Alexander van Beek, the estate crafts expressive Sangiovese and Bordeaux-blend wines that capture the energy, freshness, and authenticity of coastal Tuscany.
Champagne Billecart-Salmon at Rosewood Amsterdam brought together CEO Mathieu Roland-Billecart, a rare vintage masterclass and a refined Champagne pairing lunch at Restaurant Eeuwen, hosted by Dutch importer Résidence Wijnen. From Nicolas François 1996 to Clos Saint-Hilaire 1998, this exclusive Amsterdam tasting showcased why Billecart-Salmon remains one of the world’s most revered family-owned Champagne houses.
CUE Amsterdam hosted an exceptional four-hands dinner featuring chefs George Kataras and Matthias Marc, paired with the refined Champagnes of Bruno Paillard. The evening showcased the restaurant’s rising prominence in Dutch fine dining, elevated by precise pairings presented by Pierre-Jules Peyrat of Maison Bruno Paillard.
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