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.
Zalto Wine Glasses – The Burgundy Glass The wine world can be complex, in essence every bottle has something different to offer. There are however “categories” or styles in which you can bundle wines. This allows you to group them. Especially when you are starting out in the world of wine it might be overwhelming, […]
Warre’s Port and Cheese Pairings. Recently we were invited to join Warre’s Port in Assendelft at “het Kaasfort Amsterdam”, which was a beautiful location. During this day we came across with some surprising Port and Cheese pairings, which are created by RĂ©ne Koelman and Jan-Jaap Altenburg (sommeljj). The delicious Ports came from Warre’s Port. About […]
Dutch Wine Apprentice attended Ad Bibendum’s 25th Anniversary Tasting in Sint-Truiden, Belgium — a spectacular event featuring over 350 wines from 25 international producers. From Bordeaux to Ribera del Duero and Tuscany, the tasting showcased Ad Bibendum’s dedication to artisanal, high-quality wineries and unique indigenous varieties.
There are quite a lot of wine preservation systems on the market these days, and for wine lovers and professionals this has become a blessing. For those occasions that you just want to enjoy one particular glass of wine, as an opportunity to offer more wines by the glass to your customers or if you […]
Orin Swift Wines – Napa Valley. On the 21st of November we attended a winemaker dinner at Michelin Restaurant “Lars” in Amsterdam. Several iconic wines from the Californian Winery Orin Swift were tasted in combination with delicious food. Furthermore, these special wines were presented by Master of Wine Edouard Baijot, representing E&J Gallo. He proved […]
Experience an exclusive winemaker lunch with Marimar Torres of Marimar Estate at Restaurant De Kas, where elegant California Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Albariño were paired with Michelin-level cuisine in the heart of Amsterdam. This feature explores Marimar Estate’s Russian River Valley terroir, sustainable winemaking philosophy, and detailed tasting notes of highly rated wines that showcase the perfect balance between Spanish heritage and California craftsmanship.
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