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.
At Amsterdam’s two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Flore, Château d’Yquem General Manager Pierre Lurton hosted an unforgettable seven-course dinner featuring seven vintages of the legendary Sauternes. Chef Bas van Kranen and Sommelier Antonello Nicastri achieved the near-impossible — pairing Yquem’s liquid gold with a botanical, vegetable-driven menu in perfect harmony.
Lot.1 by Conti Marone Cinzano marks a bold new era for Brunello di Montalcino, where tenth-generation winemaker Santiago Marone Cinzano blends heritage and innovation to redefine Sangiovese with precision and purity. Crafted from organically farmed vineyards at Col d’Orcia, this debut vintage expresses a contemporary vision of Brunello — elegant, transparent, and deeply connected to the soul of Montalcino.
Champagne Bollinger unveiled its latest Pinot Noir masterpiece, PN TX20, at Amsterdam’s Michelin-starred Restaurant Bougainville, celebrating terroir, precision, and gastronomy in perfect harmony. This new cuvée from Tauxières showcases Bollinger’s mastery of Pinot Noir with remarkable freshness, minerality, and elegance — a refined continuation of the acclaimed PN series.
Coravin unveiled its new By-the-Glass Guide and limited-edition Timeless Six+ Hermitage Red at a press lunch in two-star Michelin Restaurant Flore in Amsterdam. The Guide, launching September 30th, spotlights the world’s best wine-by-the-glass programs — with Flore as the first Dutch entry.
Qurc, an Amsterdam-based brand, creates sustainable sneakers made from cork and grape leather, giving new life to wine byproducts. Founded by Farbod Sattarian and Thomas Bruinsma, Qurc combines design, comfort, and innovation to prove that sustainability can be stylish.
At Bistro Toost in Amstelveen, Dutch Wine Apprentice experienced the unveiling of Graham’s 80-Year-Old Tawny Port, a once-in-a-lifetime tasting of one of the rarest Ports in the world. With only 600 bottles released, this extraordinary wine embodies the Symington Family’s legacy of patience, craftsmanship, and over five generations of dedication to the Douro Valley.
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