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.
International Women’s Day 2023 – WoSA Female Winemakers. “Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.” (ref. IWD.) With a long history from 1909 of the IWD, celebrating woman’s achievements has always been a fantastic way […]
Australian and Alsatian expertise added to Dutch Wine Apprentice. We are happy to announce two new regional experts to the Dutch Wine Apprentice writing team, Teri and Benjamin. These highly educated wine lovers are ready to teach you more about the wines of the world, with a focus on their own expertise: Australia and the […]
Renée and Liza to join Dutch Wine Apprentice We are happy to announce two new stars to the Dutch Wine Apprentice writing team, Renée and Liza. These highly educated wine lovers are ready to teach you more about the wines of the world. Two new Dutch additions Today we are expanding again, not only to […]
The Art of Blending – Kopke Port. On a chilly yet sunny Monday morning in the earliest of February, our Jelena was part of a select group of wine professionals that gathered in Amsterdam. It was on this occasion that the majestic Sofitel Le Grand hotel hosted a Port Master Class by Kopke (the oldest […]
Tour de France – Ad Libitum Vins Tasting. Recently we got a fine wine selection provided by importer Ad Libitum Vins. Owned and operated by young entrepreneur and Frenchman Pierre-Nathan Argaud they focus on bringing authentic French wines and the stories behind their wineries to the Netherlands. Pierre travels around France, visiting authentic boutique wineries where […]
Domaine Trapet – Gevrey Chambertin. Last autumn we visited Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, famous for producing arguable the best and most sought-after Pinot Noirs in the world. For our visit to Gevrey-Chambertin we headed to one of the rising stars and now amongst the best producers in the village: Domaine Trapet. Gevrey Chambertin Gevrey-Chambertin is one of the iconic […]
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