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.
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 […]
France, a New Age of Drinkability? When drinking wine and speaking of wine, France is the first country that pops into one’s mind. A country with an abundance of complexities, appellations and beauties. Recently, Business France organized a new edition of ‘Tastin’ France’. Here, 22 wineries presented themselves to an audience of wine professionals and press. […]
Explore the artistry of Spanish winemaking in Grape Masters S01E02, featuring Jean Belondrade of Belondrade Wines. Discover how this family winery transformed Rueda’s Verdejo into a globally celebrated icon with their flagship wine, Belondrade y Lurton.
Beyond the Pale Summer Vibe: The Subtle Complexity of Provence Rosé. Recently, we had the pleasure of being guests on the sun-drenched terrace of The Harbour Club in Amsterdam, where we delved into the world of Provence Rosé. The event, whose dress code is pink, exuded a quintessential summer vibe reminiscent of a chic promotional […]
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