About me

My name is Christian de Vos and I am a Registered Vinologist of the Dutch Wine Academy®. In the last decade or so, my passion for wine has grown from just liking wine to thoroughly understanding the story behind it and the whole wine making process involved. After having passed the examinations for Dutch wine levels SDEN 1, 2, and 3, I managed to pass the Vinologist Programme (SDEN 4) in one year and graduate from the Dutch Wine Academy in 2025.

As a Registered Vinologist it is my duty to stay abreast of the latest developments in the world of wine, always on the lookout for masterclasses and courses to expand my knowledge and to retain this title. I also travel around the world to discover a wide variety of wine regions and find out what ‘terroir’ actually means there. Every winemaker has its own story and only by visiting a winery can you really understand the labour and passion it takes to produce exceptional wines. Learning about the philosophy of the winemaker provides you with a unique insight into the winemaking process and the winery as a whole; something that will never cease to fascinate me!

Apart from organising wine tastings and training sessions, and teaching wine courses, I’ve been working as an English teacher at a secondary school for more than 17 years now. With this educational background I can easily sense what type of tasting is preferable for my target audience and adjust accordingly. Whether you just want to relax and taste several different wines in an informal setting or really want to know the nitty-gritty of the selected wines and the process from grape to bottle, I will make sure my approach matches the setting. Everything I offer is also available in English; ideal for international settings!

With Vos & Vino I would be happy to come to your home or desired location for a memorable wine tasting and insightful wine course. Please contact me and I hope to see you soon!