About Chris
I’ve been in love with Wine since I started reading in to it. For me it’s truly a way to express land and culture
through sharing it with people.
When i started in Gastronomy School. Reading about wine was an escape for me it brought me closer to traveling and discovering the world.
Because when I read about wine I travel through the world and learn about the Landscapes, Nature, People, Culture, Places and Wine.
Nature is everything for me. Sharing is life.
Wine experiences I gained
Education
From 2013 until 2017 I followed a wine eduction track in the Netherlands. Focusing on all aspects of wine. Starting at gastronomy school and finishing at Vinologist School. Achieving my: SDEN 1, SDEN 2, SDEN 3 & SDEN 4 Vinoloog. Comparable with WSET 4
Being a Sommelier
From 2013 until now I love being a Sommelier. Expressing true passion for how wine is made and the most finest wine experiences. I started young working in many levels of hospitality, gaining experience around the world as a Sommelier in Wine bars, Michelin Restaurants, Hotels & a 5 star Resort. I gained a tender palette towards fine wines and spiked interest in what high quality wines are from A to Z.
Learning Winemaking
While traveling my interest grew towards production of fine wines. It is where a great part of my heart lays. After having the best time Working in the cellars of Crystallum with Gabrielskloof and Thorne & Daughters. My mind was made up to travel and learn more overseas. Gained experience in Sonoma California, Vintage all rounder in Good intentions wine.co, Australia in Mount gambier, 2 Vintages Terrior al Limit, Torroja Priorat, Seresin Estate NZ. I feel blessed to have gained a palette as a Winemaker.
Traveling
in the works