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.
In Episode 5 of Grape Masters Season 2, we visit Marqués de Murrieta in Rioja to speak with Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga about the estate’s evolution into a global icon of Spanish wine. From the legendary Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial to the elegant Marqués de Murrieta Reserva, this episode explores how tradition, innovation, and vision come together in one of Rioja’s most celebrated wineries.
Marqués de Murrieta has grown from a historic Rioja estate into a global icon, with its elegant, age-worthy wines now served in over 100 countries. Led by Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga, the winery combines heritage and innovation, crafting benchmark wines like Castillo Ygay that define the future of Spanish wine.
Cornelie by Salentein is a groundbreaking collection of three single-clone Pinot Noir wines, crafted from clones 115, 667, and 777 at high altitude in Argentina’s Uco Valley. Launched at Landgoed de Salentein in the Netherlands, this tribute to Cornelie Pon showcases Salentein’s dedication to terroir, precision winemaking, and clonal expression.
Château Beychevelle in Saint-Julien seamlessly blends historic grandeur with modern precision, producing wines of elegance, depth, and identity. Our exclusive interview with Commercial Director Erwan Le Brozec reveals how the estate is redefining Bordeaux tradition through innovation, sustainability, and hospitality.
Join us in this special Grape Masters episode recorded live at ProWein 2025 with Zoë Dearsley of Nyetimber — England’s pioneering sparkling wine estate. Discover how Nyetimber is redefining luxury in English wine with estate-grown precision, heritage dating back to 1086, and world-class cuvées like the iconic 1086 Prestige.
Discover the story behind Nyetimber, England’s pioneering sparkling wine estate, in our exclusive interview with Zoë Dearsley at ProWein 2025. With over three decades of uncompromising quality and elegance, Nyetimber is redefining the global perception of English fine wine.
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