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.
La Rioja Alta S.A. is a benchmark for classic Rioja wines, blending tradition with innovation since 1890. In our Grape Masters interview with sixth-generation family member Guillermo de Aranzabal Bittner, we explore how this historic winery continues to set the standard for balance, elegance, and long-term vision in Spanish winemaking.
Discover the legacy and innovation of Bodegas Muga, one of Rioja’s most iconic wineries, in Season 2, Episode 3 of Grape Masters. Join us as Manuel Muga shares how tradition, craftsmanship, and bold expansion into Ribera del Duero are shaping the future of this historic estate.
Discover the legacy and future of Bodegas Muga, one of Rioja’s most iconic family-run wineries, in our exclusive interview with Manuel Muga. From handcrafted barrels to a bold new venture in Ribera del Duero, explore how tradition and innovation go hand in hand at this benchmark estate.
Discover Bernardus Wines, a Monterey-based winery with Dutch roots, where tradition meets innovation in crafting world-class wines like the iconic Marinus blend. Led by Robert and Stephan van der Wallen, Jeff Meier, and Jim McCabe, Bernardus exemplifies California winemaking excellence with a European soul.
In the season finale of Chefs & Cellars, we visit the acclaimed two Michelin-starred Restaurant Fred in Rotterdam. Sommeliers Axel Rosier and Daniël Gravesteijn share their bold, terroir-driven wine philosophy and unveil the restaurant’s stunning new wine room at the heart of its city-center location.
Join us as we celebrate World Malbec Day with Laura Catena of Catena Zapata, one of Argentina’s leading voices in wine. Discover the fascinating journey of Malbec from its French roots to global fame, and read our in-depth review of the acclaimed 2022 Malbec Argentino.
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