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.
Weingut Wittmann: Crafting Excellence in Rheinhessen. Located in the heart of Rheinhessen, Germany’s largest wine-producing region, Weingut Wittmann exemplifies excellence and tradition. This winery, led by Philipp Wittmann, has gained international acclaim for its exceptional Rieslings and commitment to biodynamic practices. Our recent visit to the estate offered a glimpse into the philosophy and passion driving this […]
Champagne Joseph Perrier x Brouzje: A Sparkling Collaboration. Brouzje Champagne is the brand-new importer of Champagne Joseph Perrier in the Netherlands. To celebrate the start of this exclusive collaboration, an introductory tasting event took place in the Grand Hotel Karel V in Utrecht. Our Hermen speaks to Brouzje founder Hinke de Jong and Joseph Perrier export manager Paul Edgar Bredar. […]
Pedro Parra – The Soulful Sound of Itata Valley. Earlier this year we visited Chile’s birth ground of winemaking, Itata Valley (you can read more about that here). We mentioned the invaluable influence of the driving force behind the rising star of Itata: Pedro Parra. Our Hermen now meets the so-called Dr. Terroir himself. Parra reveals […]
Food follows Wine at NOTK Restaurant. Meet NOTK: the new and unusual Wine Restaurant in Rotterdam. NOTK has made a grand entrance in their own vibrant new place at Deliplein in Rotterdam founded by Lucas and Thomas. After a year serving their guests in Supernova hotel Rotterdam, it was time for the next chapter: their […]
Grace Wine’s Koshu: Savoring Top-Tier Japanese Wine. On a recent beautiful afternoon, around thirty wine professionals gathered at a popular Restaurant Hemel en Aarde in Utrecht, Netherlands. HermanWines organized this event to explore the top-ranked Japanese winery, Grace Wine. Ayana Misawa, the fifth generation, guided us through an eye-opening journey into Japanese wine, showcasing a range of single variety Koshu […]
Domaine Weinbach – Institutional Alsatian wines in a Modern Jacket. At the foot of the majestic Alsatian Grand Cru Schlossberg lies Domaine Weinbach. Named after the rippling creek flowing through the historical vineyards, it is one of the most valued domains of the French Alsace. Our Hermen’s curiosity to Domaine Weinbach was aroused during a 2 Michelin […]
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