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.
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 […]
From Old World Roots to New World Excellence: Bemberg Estate Wines. Imagine the year 1850 and you decide to emigrate from Germany to Argentina at the age of 23. Nowadays you take a plane and thirteen hours later you get off at Buenos Aires airport. Two hundred years ago this was not so fast and […]
Exploring Cool Climate Wines: The Journey of Norman Hardie. Norman Hardie stands out as a luminary within Ontario, Canada for the winemaking scene. Since unveiling his inaugural vintage, he has garnered a stellar global reputation, with critics lauding his wines among the finest. Our fascination was also piqued by his Pinot Noir Unfiltered 2017 during […]
Meron: Advancing Wine Quality Standards. Recently we had the opportunity to visit Meron, one of the leading wine laboratories in the Netherlands. Our visit gave us some interesting insights in the world of wine testing and the way wine laboratories work. Join us on a journey through the fascinating world of wine analyze and quality controls. […]
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