At Dutch Wine Apprentice, we go beyond wine reviews and interviews—our two podcast series bring the world of wine and fine dining straight to your ears.
Grape Masters features exclusive 1:1 interviews with some of the world’s top winemakers and wineries. Discover the stories, philosophies, and passion behind iconic wines in what we call the ‘Champions League for Wineries’.
Chefs & Cellars takes you behind the scenes of the Dutch fine dining scene. Meet leading chefs, sommeliers, and restaurateurs as they share their love for wine, signature dishes, and the secrets of their cellars.
Whether you're a wine lover, sommelier, or foodie, our podcasts offer expert insights and inspiration from the best in the industry.
In Chefs & Cellars S02E05, we visit Restaurant RJ on Texel to explore owner Jordy Schuijl’s passion for fine dining, exceptional wines and personal hospitality. Discover his culinary journey, the restaurant’s acclaimed wine programme and his ambitious plans for a new gastronomic destination in De Koog.
Discover Restaurant RJ on Texel, where owner Jordy Schuijl and chef Patrick van der Hoek bring ambitious cuisine together with an exceptional wine programme and distinctive food and wine pairings. In this Chefs & Cellars feature, we explore RJ’s culinary philosophy, remarkable cellar and the restaurant’s future in De Koog.
Discover Restaurant Azurite in Delft and chef-owner Mario Ridder in Episode 4 of Season 2 of Chefs & Cellars, the podcast by Dutch Wine Apprentice. Explore one of the Netherlands’ most exciting fine dining destinations as we discuss hospitality, wine, gastronomy, and the philosophy behind a restaurant built on decades of culinary experience.
Restaurant Azurite in Delft, led by renowned Dutch chef Mario Ridder, is emerging as one of the Netherlands’ most compelling fine dining destinations, combining world-class gastronomy, exceptional hospitality, and a remarkable 12,000-bottle wine cellar. Through an in-depth Chefs & Cellars interview and dining experience, Dutch Wine Apprentice explores how decades of culinary expertise have culminated in a restaurant that seamlessly blends Michelin-level cuisine, memorable wine pairings, and the rich cultural heritage of Delft.
In Chefs & Cellars S02E03, Dutch Wine Apprentice visits Restaurant Roux in Amsterdam’s Jordaan to speak with co-owners Roos Bierhoff and Allon Niesen about modern fine dining, hospitality, and wine culture. Discover how Roux combines French-inspired cuisine, an exceptional Burgundy-focused wine list, and a relaxed atmosphere to create one of Amsterdam’s most exciting restaurant experiences.
Discover Restaurant Roux in Amsterdam’s Jordaan through our latest ‘Chefs & Cellars’ feature, exploring its modern approach to casual fine dining, creative French-inspired cuisine, and exceptional wine program. Join Dutch Wine Apprentice as we dive into the philosophy of Allon Niesen and Roos Bierhoff, featuring detailed lunch and wine pairings from one of Amsterdam’s most exciting restaurants.
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