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.
New updates in Germany’s VDP Classification System. On the 12th of July, 2023, the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter) released news regarding a significant update in their classification system. In response, we were granted a wonderful opportunity to interview Theresa Olkus, Managing Director of the VDP, to understand these changes better. What is the purpose behind this update? […]
Vasse Felix: Unveiling the Marvels of Margaret River’s Founding Wine Estate. In the pristine southwestern corner of Australia, there exists a region of unparalleled natural beauty and viticultural excellence known as Margaret River. Amidst the breathtaking landscape, one winery has risen to legendary status, captivating both wine connoisseurs and nature enthusiasts alike. This iconic winery […]
Welcoming New Voices: Barbora and Marlon at Dutch Wine Apprentice. With new writing opportunities on our horizon, and an ever-present wish to diversify our writing team, we had the opportunity to add to talented wine writers to our all-star writing team. We are happy to welcome Barbora Peterikova and Marlon Rouw, who effectively today will […]
As part of our special project ‘Tuscany a Journey through Five Lenses’ we are bringing you 5 brand new episodes of your beloved talk show, live on Instagram. On Friday the 17th of November we are broadcasting the fourth episode of this series, which will take you to the Tuscan mountain village Montepulciano. Our guests […]
Discovering Liberty of Style: The Wines of Pays d’Oc IGP. When it comes to wine, the Pays d’Oc IGP is a true hidden gem in the South of France. This protected geographical indication, often represented as IGP, offers an exceptional variety of wines that are as diverse as the region itself. The “Liberty of Style” concept of […]
Diplomat Wine and Spirits Extravaganza – Connecting and Unifying New World Wines. Wine is more than the sum of its parts. Wine creates bonds and builds strong relations. Wine connects and unifies. We experienced this ourselves at the Diplomat Wine and Spirits Extravaganza organised by Diplomat Magazine. At the invitation of ProChile and the Embassy […]
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