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.
Tradition, Terroir and Toros – Exploring the D.O.C Collio. In the most northeastern area of Italy, bordering Austria and Slovenia, lies one of Italy’s most beautiful wine regions. For five generations, the Toros family has owned their estate in this region, where they have cultivated a winery specializing in wines that reflect the heart and history of […]
Discover the art and stories of winemaking with ‘Grape Masters,’ the new podcast from Dutch Wine Apprentice. Launched in April 2024, this series features exclusive interviews with the visionaries behind the world’s most iconic wineries, exploring their traditions, innovations, and unique philosophies.
Il Conte Villa Prandone – Presenting Marche’s Potential. Chances are you have tasted your fair share of Italian wines from renowned regions such as Tuscany and Piemonte. In this article, however, we are delving into a slightly less familiar yet rising area: the Marche region. This hidden gem is often overshadowed by its more famous […]
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 RodrĂguez 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 RodrĂguez. The wine was served by Pallas Wines’ senior buyer Joep Speet Magister Vini. When Pallas recently invited us to meet Telmo RodrĂguez 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 […]
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