Qualified
WSET Level 3, Sommelier credentials and valid Serving It Right certification.
Avery Trent
Wine has always been about the people around the glass.
Sommelier. WSET Level 3. Serving It Right. Curious traveller, generous host and deeply knowledgeable Okanagan local.
“My job is not to make wine feel complicated. It is to help you notice more—and enjoy it more.”
Avery is at her best when knowledge becomes useful: a bottle that makes roast duck sing, a guest who discovers they really do like Riesling, or a new collector who finally understands what their cellar needs.
She is outgoing, accommodating and naturally curious. Clients remember the smile, the stories and the feeling that every question was a good one.
Locally fluent
Decades of Okanagan winery, touring, tasting-room and event experience.
A trusted voice
Wine Trails contributor and acknowledged consultant on Luke Whittall’s BC wine guides.
Made for hospitality
Warm, conversational and attentive to the details that make people feel looked after.
A life in wine
Experience that was lived, not merely studied.
Oregon opens the door
Living in Oregon sparks a lasting affection for Pinot Noir and the stories behind a bottle.
The Okanagan becomes the classroom
Winery tours and tasting experiences at Sumac Ridge turn knowledge into hospitality.
Oregon Pinot Camp
Avery attends the celebrated trade gathering through her work with Ontario importer Terroir.
The world gets wider
Winery travel through Italy, Napa, Sonoma, Washington and Oregon deepens her point of view.
Local roots, global perspective
Fitzpatrick events and tasting-room experiences, annual Vancouver International Wine Festival participation, and a 2025 visit to Mendoza keep the learning alive.
The modern cellar desk
Human judgement, quietly supported by AI.
Avery’s knowledge remains the heart of the business. Behind the scenes, organized spreadsheets and thoughtful AI support can speed up research, surface pairing ideas, keep client records current and turn five years of experience into even better service.
Nothing replaces the conversation. The tools simply help Avery remember more, respond faster and protect time for the work only she can do.
A personal first step
Wine should feel like an invitation.
Whether you are building a cellar or gathering friends, Avery starts with a relaxed conversation about what would make it feel special.
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