Team

MICHAEL DAALS

Infectious enthusiasm , a host, sommelier like there are not many. Michael Daals was named the most talented sommelier of the Netherlands in 2008 (Gault-Millau) and nominated for best host of the Netherlands and Belgium (Saissonier) in 2010. He was a permanent panel member of the Grand Jury of the "Wine and Food Association" in Amsterdam for 8 years and of the "International Taste and Quality Institute" in Brussels. He has worked in various star restaurants at home and abroad and his knowledge of wine and wine-food is enormous and up-to-date.

Read more about Michael Daals in this exclusive interview .

BJÖRN REMIJN

Björn Remijn is our Operations Director and brings his extensive experience in the wine world to optimize the business processes. He focuses on efficiency, quality and growth , and works closely with various teams to further develop the organization.

In this exclusive interview you can read more about Björn Remijn.

LISA SNEPVANGERS

Driven and fascinated by wine, Lisa Snepvangers is a great storyteller and a true hostess. With work experience in both classic star restaurants and Asian cuisine, her product knowledge is enormous. She has been a vinologist since she was 22 , which she also completed in 1 year, an achievement that few people can match. A wine-food specialist in heart and soul.

In this exclusive interview you can read more about Lisa Snepvangers.

LUC LINEN SOFA

Is a professional, enthusiastic host and sommelier in heart and soul. He knows how to present his passion for wine in a personal and interesting way. The art of tasting in combination with the knowledge of wine, ensures his exciting wine-food combinations. Luc is a vinologist, gastronome and wine teacher and provides wine courses in his premises in Tilburg for enthusiasts and professionals. His work has been awarded several times in recent years. In 2019 his passion rewarded with the appointment by Grootspraak - Perswijn as 'Wine Restaurant of the Year'.

In this exclusive interview you can read more about Luc Linnenbank.

DECORATES FROM GERWEN

A host - sommelier par excellence! With his years of experience in restaurants and other catering establishments, he knows better than anyone what a guest needs at the table. Unburdening is what he does. His knowledge of wine and wine food is very good and can therefore help everyone at any level with the most beautiful wine advice and wine and food combinations. He is a host through and through and knows everything about hospitality and guest orientation. A very valuable host-sommelier in the Dare Wines team.

INGRID VAN LOON

Is a very experienced sommelier in the world of wine and food. After years of experience in both the hospitality industry and wine shops, she made the move to Dare Wines to inspire even more people about the world of wine and hospitality. She has completed the vinologist training and no question about wine or wine and food is too difficult for her. Also, due to her good knowledge of catering on location, she can also organize events well and unburden customers. Ingrid makes our team complete.