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.
Exploring the Enchanting Elegance of Spain’s Ribera del Duero. Spain’s Ribera del Duero wine region is a mesmerizing land where history, tradition, and viticulture unite to create some of the world’s finest wines. Nestled along the banks of the Duero River in the heart of Castilla y León, this region boasts a rich winemaking heritage, […]
Sekthaus Raumland: Crafting Excellence in Sparkling Wines. Learning about wine, its origin and the choices made that lead up to each individual bottle, is best done by visiting a winery. This is what we do from time to time with our team, an opportunity for us to learn from the best of the best. Last […]
Domaine Belargus: Unveiling Anjou’s Chenin Symphony. Chenin Blanc is one of France’s iconic grape varieties, and if you want to learn about its rich history and taste the best Chenin’s there is one region that matters; the Loire region. Within the Loire Chenin is produced in multiple sub regions, but one that stands out is […]
Domaine de la Solitude, A Tapestry of Tradition and Terroir. In the sun-kissed embrace of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, Domaine de la Solitude stands as a custodian of time-honored traditions, crafting wines that mirror the essence of the land and celebrate the history that precedes them. With origins tracing back to the 15th century, this illustrious estate weaves […]
Eternal Elegance: Champagne Philipponnat’s Legacy. France’s Champagne region is one of the most intriguing wine regions of the world, a region that is built over centuries, by generations of families. One of the icons of this region is the House of Philipponnat, currently ran by Charles Philipponnat and his son François. The House of Philipponnat is […]
Vinhos Invencível, Douro and Vinho Verde. In this review we are discussing a new Portugese winemaking project: Companhia de Vinhos Invencível. This is a joint project of two big names in the international wine scene, Rita Marquez (Conceito) and Marc Kent (Boekenhoutskloof). We will be reviewing three of their wines. About the Winery Rita Marques, oenologist […]
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