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.
Belondrade Wines: A Spanish Legacy with French Roots. Centered in the heart of Spain’s Rueda region, Belondrade Wines stands as a testament to the fusion of French expertise and Spanish terroir. Founded by Didier Belondrade in the early 1990s, this winery has become a symbol of innovation and quality in Spanish winemaking. Today, Didier’s son, Jean Belondrade, […]
A Taste of California in the Heart of Rotterdam. It had been, give or take, twenty years since Jody Bogle was in the Netherlands. However, a winemaker’s lunch celebrating Bogle wines, at renowned Restaurant C.E.O. Baas van het Vlees, was more than enough reason for her to jump the puddle once more. In a collaborative event hosted […]
Baden Unveiled: Exploring Germany’s Sun-Kissed Wine Region. The VDP.Weinbörse stands as the cornerstone event in the German wine industry, and this year marked the 50th anniversary of its organizer, the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP). Just ahead of this commemorative occasion, we received an invitation from the VDP for a press trip to Baden, one of its key […]
Weingut Bernard Ott – Regaining Trust in the Rhythms of Nature. ‘Ich bin ein Veltliner’ Please meet Bernhard Ott, the man behind this striking quote with historical nod. Ott (1972) is a man of great stature, both literally and figuratively. His work is as imposing as his physical attendance. Bernhard Ott ranks amongst the best Austrian winemakers. […]
Sophie Schaal, a Mashup between France and South Africa. Recently we had the opportunity to chat with a young talented winemaker that work two vintages every year, one in France and one in South Africa. Her name? Sophie Schaal. Very happily located in Hunawihr, the Sophie Schaal winery is a mashup between Burgundy, South Africa and Alsace. […]
Chill Elegance: Discovering the Diversity of Cooler-Climate Wines with Vinetiq. As spring has arrived, with the days getting sunnier and longer, the mood of the many wine drinkers shifts towards elegant cooler-climate wines, perfectly encompassed by Vinetiq’s specialized range of imports. From Canada to France and from Austria to the United States, this tasting virtually […]
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