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A rediscovery of an old favourite vineyard of mine I found many years ago on Saturna Island now known as @sagehaywardvineyards I love the rose but all their wines are brilliant ✨🌱✅🥂

#designergrapesconsulting #saturnaisland #wine #sagehaywardvineyards #rosé

A rediscovery of an old favourite vineyard of mine I found many years ago on Saturna Island now known as @sagehaywardvineyards I love the rose but all their wines are brilliant ✨🌱✅🥂

#designergrapesconsulting #saturnaisland #wine #sagehaywardvineyards #rosé

A little island gem in the glass wine ✨🥂

The 2024 Petit Milo from Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery is bright, fresh, and beautifully expressive. Certified organic and grown in the Comox Valley, this aromatic white offers lively citrus, orchard fruit, and a crisp finish that makes it perfect for summer sipping.

Local wine. Local story. Exceptional value.

#DesignerGrapes #BeaufortWinery #PetitMilo #BCWine DrinkLocal @beaufortwines

A little island gem in the glass wine ✨🥂

The 2024 Petit Milo from Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery is bright, fresh, and beautifully expressive. Certified organic and grown in the Comox Valley, this aromatic white offers lively citrus, orchard fruit, and a crisp finish that makes it perfect for summer sipping.

Local wine. Local story. Exceptional value.

#DesignerGrapes #BeaufortWinery #PetitMilo #BCWine DrinkLocal @beaufortwines

A delightful tasting with Jordan @grandcruvancouver

Some beautiful classic examples from Alsace #frenchwine #alsacewine #sommelier #wine #delightful

A delightful tasting with Jordan @grandcruvancouver

Some beautiful classic examples from Alsace #frenchwine #alsacewine #sommelier #wine #delightful

Tried a fresh new blend from @emandarewine @storiedwinesandspirits #valleyred so good! So fresh!

You can visit me there and try a bottle!!

#topwine #vancouverisland #designergrapes #wine

Tried a fresh new blend from @emandarewine @storiedwinesandspirits #valleyred so good! So fresh!

You can visit me there and try a bottle!!

#topwine #vancouverisland #designergrapes #wine

As a sommelier, I never stop learning. Each tasting is a reminder that every glass tells a story — of vintage, place, and skill. It takes so much artistry to create what we so easily pour. 🍷✨

#DesignerGrapes #SommelierJourney #WineTasting #WineLover #WineEducation #VineToGlass #ContinuingEducation

As a sommelier, I never stop learning. Each tasting is a reminder that every glass tells a story — of vintage, place, and skill. It takes so much artistry to create what we so easily pour. 🍷✨

#DesignerGrapes #SommelierJourney #WineTasting #WineLover #WineEducation #VineToGlass #ContinuingEducation

Discovering character in every glass 🍇✨ Borgogno’s Langhe Riesling “Era Ora” is a fresh expression from Piedmont — vibrant citrus, delicate florals, and a mineral-driven finish that lingers beautifully. A Riesling with an Italian accent, and a story worth sharing.

#DesignerGrapes #Borgogno #LangheRiesling #EraOra #ItalianWine #PiedmontWines #SommelierLife #WineDiscovery #RieslingLove #WineStory #WineCulture #designergrapes #designergrapesconsulting

@dawn.marie.schultz @kashihwang @karininvictoria @markanthonybc @borgogno1761

Discovering character in every glass 🍇✨ Borgogno’s Langhe Riesling “Era Ora” is a fresh expression from Piedmont — vibrant citrus, delicate florals, and a mineral-driven finish that lingers beautifully. A Riesling with an Italian accent, and a story worth sharing.

#DesignerGrapes #Borgogno #LangheRiesling #EraOra #ItalianWine #PiedmontWines #SommelierLife #WineDiscovery #RieslingLove #WineStory #WineCulture #designergrapes #designergrapesconsulting

@dawn.marie.schultz @kashihwang @karininvictoria @markanthonybc @borgogno1761

Grateful for moments like these 🍷

A stunning lineup from Poplar Grove — showcasing the depth, character, and elegance of the Okanagan in every bottle.

Thank you to the passionate hands behind these wines and the stories they tell.

Proud to share and support excellence in BC winemaking.

@poplargrovewinery

#DesignerGrapes #PoplarGroveWinery #BCWine #OkanaganValleyWine #CanadianWine #WineConsulting #WomenInWine #WineStorytelling #WineConnections #SupportLocalWineries #WineWithPurpose #SommelierLife #BCWineScene #WineMoments #TasteOkanagan

Grateful for moments like these 🍷

A stunning lineup from Poplar Grove — showcasing the depth, character, and elegance of the Okanagan in every bottle.

Thank you to the passionate hands behind these wines and the stories they tell.

Proud to share and support excellence in BC winemaking.

@poplargrovewinery

#DesignerGrapes #PoplarGroveWinery #BCWine #OkanaganValleyWine #CanadianWine #WineConsulting #WomenInWine #WineStorytelling #WineConnections #SupportLocalWineries #WineWithPurpose #SommelierLife #BCWineScene #WineMoments #TasteOkanagan

A new winery to me! Right here on Vancouver Island! Thanks @michpambrunsomm__ @storiedwinesandspirits for introducing me to @cobblehillwinery

#DesignerGrapes #WineConsulting #wine #StoriedWines #VancouverIslandWine #CowichanValleyWine #WineCowichanValley #LocalWineryLove #IslandWineScene #BCWineCountry #WineConnections #VineyardIntroductions #IslandVines #SommelierLife #WomenInWine #SupportLocalWineries #GratefulSip #VanIsleWineries

A new winery to me! Right here on Vancouver Island! Thanks @michpambrunsomm__ @storiedwinesandspirits for introducing me to @cobblehillwinery

#DesignerGrapes #WineConsulting #wine #StoriedWines #VancouverIslandWine #CowichanValleyWine #WineCowichanValley #LocalWineryLove #IslandWineScene #BCWineCountry #WineConnections #VineyardIntroductions #IslandVines #SommelierLife #WomenInWine #SupportLocalWineries #GratefulSip #VanIsleWineries

Exploring a beautiful example of something outside the box and checking out @terravistavineyards beautiful expression of #albariño @thesurliest @dawn.marie.schultz

#sommlife #sommelier #designergrapesconsulting #designergrapes #bcwine #wine

Exploring a beautiful example of something outside the box and checking out @terravistavineyards beautiful expression of #albariño @thesurliest @dawn.marie.schultz

#sommlife #sommelier #designergrapesconsulting #designergrapes #bcwine #wine

From lavender fields to grapes @cobblehillwinery are some great new expressions of Cowichan Valley Wines!

So great to try this line up! Thanks @michpambrunsomm__

#bcwines #canadianwine #wine #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #vancouverisland

@dawn.marie.schultz

From lavender fields to grapes @cobblehillwinery are some great new expressions of Cowichan Valley Wines!

So great to try this line up! Thanks @michpambrunsomm__

#bcwines #canadianwine #wine #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #vancouverisland

@dawn.marie.schultz

It was so much fun to check out what @40knotswinery has been up to with this brilliant trio from The Island! If you are coming to Comox Valley it’s worth popping in and checking it out!

#comoxvalley #wine #bcwine #vancouverisland #designergrapes

It was so much fun to check out what @40knotswinery has been up to with this brilliant trio from The Island! If you are coming to Comox Valley it’s worth popping in and checking it out!

#comoxvalley #wine #bcwine #vancouverisland #designergrapes

Thank-you for taking me through the current line up @bluegrousewines with new Winemaker Stacy Hornemann @camcoastalcraft @coastalcraftbeverages

Great things coming from Vancouver Island Wines! #vancouverislandwine #cowichanvalley #bcwine

Thank-you for taking me through the current line up @bluegrousewines with new Winemaker Stacy Hornemann @camcoastalcraft @coastalcraftbeverages

Great things coming from Vancouver Island Wines! #vancouverislandwine #cowichanvalley #bcwine

A delicious Riesling brought to us by @thesurliest from @enterrewines beautifully balanced and true expression of Riesling! From BC! Delicious! If you see it pick it up! Perfect for a Sunday brunch!

A delicious Riesling brought to us by @thesurliest from @enterrewines beautifully balanced and true expression of Riesling! From BC! Delicious! If you see it pick it up! Perfect for a Sunday brunch!

What a beautiful wine from #lebanon @domainedestourelles

Viognier (65%), Chardonnay (20%), Obeidi (10%), Muscat d’Alexandrie (5%)

Thanks for the introduction @thesurliest

What a beautiful wine from #lebanon @domainedestourelles

Viognier (65%), Chardonnay (20%), Obeidi (10%), Muscat d’Alexandrie (5%)

Thanks for the introduction @thesurliest

Fun new line up we are exploring this week from @terraluxwine 🍷🍷🍷 looking forward to try these!

#supportlocal #terraluxwinery #wine #sommlife #bcwine #localbusiness

Fun new line up we are exploring this week from @terraluxwine 🍷🍷🍷 looking forward to try these!

#supportlocal #terraluxwinery #wine #sommlife #bcwine #localbusiness

Our Sommelier Dawn has always had a passion for organizing cellars. Whether she is sorting through an existing wine program or designing one from the ground up, she truly enjoys the challenge!

“There’s something satisfying about seeing everything come together in a program that works for the space we are focusing on” - Dawn

#designergrapesconsulting #wineconsultant #willtravelforwine #sommlife #winecellar #cellarlife #cellarrat

Our Sommelier Dawn has always had a passion for organizing cellars. Whether she is sorting through an existing wine program or designing one from the ground up, she truly enjoys the challenge!

“There’s something satisfying about seeing everything come together in a program that works for the space we are focusing on” - Dawn

#designergrapesconsulting #wineconsultant #willtravelforwine #sommlife #winecellar #cellarlife #cellarrat

Found this gem in Seoul at a Korean BBQ restaurant that was nicely done! Read up on at and had to share the story:

“Desiderio was a bull which lived on Avignonesi’s Capezzine farm more than one hundred years ago. The largest bull in Tuscany at that time, this majestic animal helped define the Chianina cattle race, specific to the Bistecca Fiorentina. It came as a natural choice to dedicate this Merlot to the beloved bull as a testimony to the wines’ origin. This is Merlot from Tuscany at its best.

The iconic white bull is today an illustration of the vintage. There is more to the label than meets the eyes. Compare them with each other, and you will notice a few clues about the climate. Look at the sky, and you will understand whether it was cold, hot, or balanced and you can decipher many other hints.”

@avignonesiofficial We will try to see if it’s available in BC and who brings it in! Anyone out there know?

Found this gem in Seoul at a Korean BBQ restaurant that was nicely done! Read up on at and had to share the story:

“Desiderio was a bull which lived on Avignonesi’s Capezzine farm more than one hundred years ago. The largest bull in Tuscany at that time, this majestic animal helped define the Chianina cattle race, specific to the Bistecca Fiorentina. It came as a natural choice to dedicate this Merlot to the beloved bull as a testimony to the wines’ origin. This is Merlot from Tuscany at its best.

The iconic white bull is today an illustration of the vintage. There is more to the label than meets the eyes. Compare them with each other, and you will notice a few clues about the climate. Look at the sky, and you will understand whether it was cold, hot, or balanced and you can decipher many other hints.”

@avignonesiofficial We will try to see if it’s available in BC and who brings it in! Anyone out there know?

Found a gem we are going to try out from @lyricwines @karininvictoria 🎶 🍷

We selected to pour this elegant beauty at The Kingfisher Resort selected by Sommelier @dawnschultz1220

#designergrapesconsulting #wine #sommelier #topwines

Found a gem we are going to try out from @lyricwines @karininvictoria 🎶 🍷

We selected to pour this elegant beauty at The Kingfisher Resort selected by Sommelier @dawnschultz1220

#designergrapesconsulting #wine #sommelier #topwines

Touring the vineyard @beaufortwines with the new owner, Alex! So fun to see the excitement he has with his crew! He even made time for us on the first day of harvest!

#certifiedorganic #wine #comoxvalley

Touring the vineyard @beaufortwines with the new owner, Alex! So fun to see the excitement he has with his crew! He even made time for us on the first day of harvest!

#certifiedorganic #wine #comoxvalley

“It is the nature of human beings to tinker with things. While this is generally a good trait, certain things in the world are better left alone.”

A great wine that is smoothe and med light in body, complex layers with low intervention methods in place to deliver this gem! @kwcellars

🥰 💚 🍇 #toppick #winnerwinnerchickendinner #wine #sommlife

“It is the nature of human beings to tinker with things. While this is generally a good trait, certain things in the world are better left alone.”

A great wine that is smoothe and med light in body, complex layers with low intervention methods in place to deliver this gem! @kwcellars

🥰 💚 🍇 #toppick #winnerwinnerchickendinner #wine #sommlife

It’s always fun to design fresh selections of house wines for a season! Cheers to another season!

#housewines @coppolawine @rsvineyards @scorchedearthwinery @chateauroubine @lopezdeharowine @bodegaandeluna

It’s always fun to design fresh selections of house wines for a season! Cheers to another season!

#housewines @coppolawine @rsvineyards @scorchedearthwinery @chateauroubine @lopezdeharowine @bodegaandeluna

Not always easy to find @loveblockwine Pinot Noir is always a treasure when I come across it!

It’s from a family vineyard that’s going organic, which is cool. The wine has flavors like black plum, cherry, and berries, with hints of violet and savory notes. It’s good to drink now or save for up to 10 years. And you can pair it with turkey, salmon, lamb, or beef!

One day I will make it back to #newzealand @travelnewzealand #newzealandwine #wine #sommlife #designergrapesconsulting

Not always easy to find @loveblockwine Pinot Noir is always a treasure when I come across it!

It’s from a family vineyard that’s going organic, which is cool. The wine has flavors like black plum, cherry, and berries, with hints of violet and savory notes. It’s good to drink now or save for up to 10 years. And you can pair it with turkey, salmon, lamb, or beef!

One day I will make it back to #newzealand @travelnewzealand #newzealandwine #wine #sommlife #designergrapesconsulting

“A classic example of a brilliant BC Chardonnay”

And that it was! Thanks @hestercreek1968 @islandbcwineguy for sharing this on #mountwashington for the @bcshellfishfestival

“A classic example of a brilliant BC Chardonnay”

And that it was! Thanks @hestercreek1968 @islandbcwineguy for sharing this on #mountwashington for the @bcshellfishfestival

Thank-you @cedarcreek and @karininvictoria for supporting @lesdamesbc and the helping raise over $2500 with the North Island Dames towards scholarships!!! Sommelier @dawnschultz1220 poured their beautiful Chardonnay and was sure to let everyone know the winemaker, Taylor’s connection to this area!

#fundraising #lesdamesbc #sommelier #designergrapesconsulting #sommlife

Thank-you @cedarcreek and @karininvictoria for supporting @lesdamesbc and the helping raise over $2500 with the North Island Dames towards scholarships!!! Sommelier @dawnschultz1220 poured their beautiful Chardonnay and was sure to let everyone know the winemaker, Taylor’s connection to this area!

#fundraising #lesdamesbc #sommelier #designergrapesconsulting #sommlife

Lots of exciting things are coming to life behind the scenes @designergrapesconsulting with Sommelier @dawnschultz1220 we are working hard to bring to life this consulting #company!

Stay Tuned!

Lots of exciting things are coming to life behind the scenes @designergrapesconsulting with Sommelier @dawnschultz1220 we are working hard to bring to life this consulting #company!

Stay Tuned!

A refreshing reminder how great this rose is @unsworthvineyards ☀️☀️☀️ perfect for those sunny spring days!

#wineoftheday #winesofbc #vancouverisland #unsworthvineyards #sommpicks #designergrapesconsulting

A refreshing reminder how great this rose is @unsworthvineyards ☀️☀️☀️ perfect for those sunny spring days!

#wineoftheday #winesofbc #vancouverisland #unsworthvineyards #sommpicks #designergrapesconsulting

A nice visit to @40knotswinery to see all the amazing work and progress at the winery! Great work! 🍷 🏔️ 🌊

#islandlife #vancouverisland #vancouverislandwine #vancouverislandwineries #wine #consulting #designergrapesconsulting #sommelier #sommlife

A nice visit to @40knotswinery to see all the amazing work and progress at the winery! Great work! 🍷 🏔️ 🌊

#islandlife #vancouverisland #vancouverislandwine #vancouverislandwineries #wine #consulting #designergrapesconsulting #sommelier #sommlife

Wine of the day @scorchedearthwinery reserve pinot noir 🍷

#pinotnoir #bcwines #supportlocal #wine #sommpickoftheday #sommlife #wineconsultant #designergrapesconsulting

Wine of the day @scorchedearthwinery reserve pinot noir 🍷

#pinotnoir #bcwines #supportlocal #wine #sommpickoftheday #sommlife #wineconsultant #designergrapesconsulting

It’s not always about wine! Today we visited @shelterpoint and tried their gin and local #whisky 🥃 They were so great and it’s made right on #vancouverisland these whiskys and gin truly capture the essence of the island that they meet with precision in their creations! So cool!

#buylocal #tastebc #bcwhisky #sommpicks #designergrapesconsulting #vancouverisland #canadianmade

It’s not always about wine! Today we visited @shelterpoint and tried their gin and local #whisky 🥃 They were so great and it’s made right on #vancouverisland these whiskys and gin truly capture the essence of the island that they meet with precision in their creations! So cool!

#buylocal #tastebc #bcwhisky #sommpicks #designergrapesconsulting #vancouverisland #canadianmade

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