Grape Masters by Dutch Wine Apprentice

In this special edition episode of our podcast, we attend a unique wine event by one of our partners Delta Wines, De Wereldse Wijndagen. At the 2025 edition of De Wereldse Wijndagen we sat down for a glass with Marc Kent, one of South Africa’s most prominent winemakers and wine entrepreneurs. This specialepisode offers an in-depth look in Marc’s life and career, his success with the Boekenhoutsklo...

In the grand finale of Season 2, we travel to the heart of Champagne to visit one of the region’s most admired family-owned maisons: Champagne Billecart-Salmon . For over 200 years, this house has been synonymous with elegance, refinement, and savoir-faire. Our guest is Mathieu Rolland-Billecart, seventh-generation family member and current steward of the estate. In this episode, Mathieu shares hi...

In the fifth episode of this season, we visit one of the most celebrated names in Spanish wine: Marqués de Murrieta , a historic estate in Rioja with a global reputation for elegance, craftsmanship, and long-term vision. Our guest is Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga, owner and driving force behind the estate’s modern transformation. In this episode, Vicente shares his personal story—from inheritin...

In this special edition episode of our podcast, we venture to the world’s biggest wine show, ProWein . At the 2025 edition of ProWein in Düsseldorf, we sat down for a glass with Zoë Dearsley, Group Head Brand Ambassador of Nyetimber . This special episode offers an in-depth look at the craftsmanship, innovation, and vision behind Nyetimber’s success. A must-listen for wine enthusiasts, industry pr...

In the fourth episode of this season, we visit another true icon of Rioja: La Rioja Alta S.A. - one of the region’s most consistent and prestigious wineries, celebrated for its classic Reserva’s and Gran Reserva’s. Our guest is Guillermo de Aranzabal Bittner, sixth-generation member of one of the founding families and the next in line to lead the estate. Together, we explore the past, present, and...

In the third episode of this season, we head to La Rioja, one of Spain’s most iconic wine regions, to uncover the story behind one of its true classics: Bodegas Muga . Our guest is Manuel Muga, commercial director and third-generation member of the Muga family - one of the key families that helped shape the identity and reputation of Rioja. While Bodegas Muga is undeniably a cornerstone of the reg...

In the second episode of this season, we travel to Argentina, a country renowned for its Malbec wines, exported and enjoyed worldwide. Our guest is José Alberto Zuccardi, Director of Zuccardi Wines and the second generation at the helm of this pioneering winery. Under his leadership and now that of his son, Sebastián, Zuccardi has become one of South America’s most acclaimed producers. Recognized...

In the premiere episode of this season, we travel to Rheinhessen, Germany, to meet the dynamic duo revolutionizing the global wine scene: Carolin and H.O. Spanier. Their story is one of harmony and innovation, as they united their respective wineries, Kühling-Gillot and Battenfeld-Spanier. Kühling-Gillot Battenfeld-Spanier has risen to the German top of wine producers and is now being sought after...

In this special edition episode of our podcast, we venture to the world’s biggest wine show, ProWein . Recorded on the 11th of March 2024, live on the exhibition floor in Dusseldorf, we share a glass with two wineries we covered before. Bibi Graetz ( Bibi Graetz winery ) and Tim Gray ( Jackson Family Wines ) take us on a tour around the world, from Tuscany to California, discussing their wineries...

Welcome to Grape Masters, Season 1, Episode 6. In our sixth and final episode of this season we travel to Tuscany , to a small town with a big name, Montalcino. Here we meet Alessandro Mori , the owner of one of Montalcino's leading Brunello producers, Il Marroneto . Montalcino is a jewel in Italy’s wine crown and their iconic Brunello di Montalcino wines are highly rated and sought after by wine...

Welcome to Grape Masters, Season 1, Episode 5. In our fifth episode we travel to Burgundy to meet Jean-Nicolas Méo , the owner and winemaker of Domaine Méo-Camuzet . This Domaine, located in Vosne-Romanée, is one of the most sought-after Pinot Noir producers in the Côte de Nuits. In this episode, we sit down with Jean-Nicolas to discuss the origins of the Domaine, his journey into the wine industr...

Welcome to Grape Masters, Season 1, Episode 4. In our fourth episode, we travel to Spain to meet Mr. Miguel A. Torres who is the President of Familia Torres . His leadership and open mind brought the family winery to great heights, with global activities and a leading position amongst Spanish wine producers. In this episode we talk with Mr. Torres about the foundation of their winery and their rou...

Welcome to Grape Masters, Season 1, Episode 3. In our third episode, we travel to Germany to meet Philipp Wittmann of Weingut Wittmann , located in the Rheinhessen region. Weingut Wittmann has gathered a cult-following with their iconic dry Riesling wines, leading them to the top of the German wine charts. Born and raised in the village of Westhofen Philipp was one of the initiators of a ‘new wave...

Welcome to Grape Masters, Season 1, Episode 2. In our second episode, we travel to Spain to meet Jean Belondrade of Belondrade Wines , located in the Rueda region. Jean’s father, Didier, founded Belondrade in the early ’90s after the family moved from France to Spain. Over the past 30 years, Belondrade Wines has risen to the top of the Spanish wine industry, producing some of the finest white wine...

Welcome to Grape Masters, Season 1, Episode 1. In our premiere episode, we journey to South Africa to meet with Mike Ratcliffe , founder and owner of Vilafonté , located in the famous Stellenbosch wine region. Vilafonté is celebrated for its wonderful Bordeaux blends, including their three signature wines: Seriously Old Dirt, Series M, and Series C. Join us as Mike shares insights on the origins a...

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