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.
Ribera del Duero’s Richness in Old Vines. Spain’s Ribera del Duero is becoming increasingly popular when it comes to producing fine red wine. Their success comes from the great potential their soils and climate hold, but one of the most captivating aspects of the region’s winemaking lies in its abundance of old vines, often referred […]
Sherry Cooking Class: A Journey Through Sherry’s World. Celebrating Sherry Week 2023, we joined a cooking class at Amsterdam’s Peter Pan studio on a rainy Wednesday. Greeted warmly with a delightful Sherry cocktail, a Fino and tonic with ice, mint, and lemon, the stage was set for an exciting event. The day featured a Sherry […]
Renaissance of Moldovan Wines: The Purcari Legacy. Recently we had the opportunity to explore the world of Moldavian wines, through the wines produced by the country’s leading winery Chateau Purcari. During a lunch at Restaurant Vermeer, sommelier Jan-Jaap Altenburg shared his stories about the Moldavian wine making scene, and his experience with the wines of Chateau Purcari […]
Raats Family Wines – A Deep Delve into Granite Polkadraai Hills. The international winepress is full of praise for South African winery Raats Family Wines. Tim Atkin MW lately rewarded Bruwer Raats as ‘South African winemaker of the year’. Their wines leap out at wine tastings, continuously receiving high marks. Most recently Platter’s declared the Raats […]
Soenil Bahadoer’s Gastronomic Alchemy with Bollinger’s R.D. 2008. Great culinary combinations often seem predestined. As a chef, you carve out your distinctive style and signature, which becomes the hallmark of your dishes. Food and wine pairing is an art with endless possibilities, each with its unique challenges. For instance, matching a complex, vintage Champagne across […]
The Guardians of Excellence: Ribera del Duero’s Consejo Regulador. At the heart of every esteemed wine region lies an organization that safeguards its authenticity, quality, and heritage. In the case of Ribera del Duero, this role is fulfilled by the Consejo Regulador of the Denominación de Origen Ribera del Duero. Established in 1982, this regulatory council […]
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