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.
Itata Valley: Unveiling Chile’s Heritage Through its Vineyards. Nestled in the heart of Chile’s southern landscapes, Itata Valley emerges as a beacon of viticultural heritage, distinguishing itself through a profound connection to the land and a legacy of winemaking that dates back centuries. Unlike the more globally recognized regions that have shaped Chile’s modern wine […]
Lindes de Remelluri – Telmo Rodríguez Redefining Classical Rioja. A couple of months ago, our Hermen tasted cult wine Las Beatas, the 100 Parker points Rioja out of the hands of legendary winemaker Telmo Rodríguez. The wine was served by Pallas Wines’ senior buyer Joep Speet Magister Vini. When Pallas recently invited us to meet Telmo Rodríguez himself, Hermen did […]
Riesling Meets Pinot – VDP Tour 2024. Located near the stunning Cologne Cathedral in Germany, our own Kazumi participated in a VDP tasting last January, highlighting VDP.BADEN, VDP.MITTELRHEIN, and VDP.MOSEL-SAAR-RUWER. This event, 35 wineries joining with more than 300 wines, provided invaluable insights into each region’s unique characteristics, which contrast with each other. Since the […]
Goessens – Spring Tasting 2024. In the heart of Utrecht, and almost literally at the foot of the 112-meter-high Dom Tower, wine importer Goessens held the second of its three spring tastings of 2024 on Monday, March 4. The tasting took place in the stately ‘Huize Molenaar’ from the 18th century. Stylish, culinary, and gastronomic […]
Domaine Yura: A Japanese Vintner’s Alsace Adventure. Located in northeastern France, nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, the traditional wine region, Alsace, traces its winemaking roots back to the era of the Roman Empire. Throughout its history, Alsace has been deeply influenced by both Germany and France due to territorial change. In […]
Revolutionizing the Fine Wine Industry: The Crurated Approach. In a world where the authenticity and provenance of fine wine are increasingly under scrutiny, and access to fine wine is becoming a real challenge, Crurated emerges as a beacon of innovation and trust. Recently we sat down with Paolo Sforza, Chief Commercial Officer at Crurated, to learn more […]
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