Young Okanagan sommelier Canadas top young sommelier – Okanagan [Video]

While many 23-year-olds in Canada are just getting their sea legs when it comes to drinking, Max Brayer is sailing toward a decorated career as a sommelier.

The young sommelier works in the tasting room of Arrowleaf Cellars in Lake Country, B.C. and he’s nearly completed his Wine Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level three diploma.

“When I fell in love with wine, you really garner such an appreciation for it, it’s not just the fermented grape juice in the glass, it’s the story, it’s all the passionate, hardworking people that put their hands on that bottle,” said Brayer.

Brayer has added a new title to his resume. He’s won top honours at The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommelier competition that was held in Calgary, Alta.

“I was competitive growing up in sports,” said Brayer. “This is a way I thought I could channel my career into a competitive drive and …