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.
2023 Bordeaux: A Year of Complexity and Promise. The Bordeaux wine region, renowned for its exceptional vintages, faced a challenging yet intriguing year in 2023. This year’s vintage has already garnered significant attention and anticipation, particularly with the Bordeaux en-primeur campaign, where wines are sold as futures. As we delve into the specifics of the […]
Familia Torres: A Journey Through Generations and Continents. In the heart of Catalonia, Spain, Familia Torres has been crafting exceptional wines for over 150 years. Our recent interview with Mr. Miguel A. Torres, the current president of Familia Torres, provides a glimpse into the history, philosophy, and innovative spirit that have propelled this winery to global […]
Domaine Robert Groffier: Crafting Burgundy’s Timeless Elegance. In the heart of Burgundy, the legacy of Domaine Robert Groffier spans nearly two centuries, encapsulating the essence of meticulous winemaking and dedication to the land. During a recent visit and tasting with Nicolas Groffier, the current steward of this venerable estate, we explored the intricate history, philosophy, […]
Le Clos du Caillou – Young Energy from Old Vines. New sounds are heard in the southern Rhône valley. Melancholic baroque melodies are fading away and new modern songs are sung. Songs about levity and liveliness. One of the finest modern southern Rhône based songwriters might be Le Clos du Caillou. Our Hermen visits this Châteauneuf-du-Pape […]
Clos Figueras and the Renaissance of Priorat. After some earlier meetings in 2024 we recently had the opportunity to sit down for a lengthy interview with Christopher Cannan, the founder and owner of Clos Figueras in Priorat. A great opportunity to talk about the wines of this winery, Christopher’s background, and the history and future of Priorat. […]
Baden and Spätburgunder: A Passionate Connection. Upon invitation, we recently traveled through Baden, Germany, for three days from South to North. In our previous article, we provided an overview of the region and highlighted the critical moments of the press trip. (If you haven’t read it, we highly recommend you check it out here.) In this article we will […]
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