b'THE CORKBOARD|FALL 2022Q & We asked our staff questions about wine and what they enjoy A most about being part of the Great Estates community. Their passion inspires us, from their tales of new wines discovered to a bottle shared over a meal with loved ones! H E AT H E R B A R L O WOKANAGAN FALLS, BRITISH COLUMBIA1 Tell us about yourself!4 What brought you to the wine industry? Im married with 6 children, and 16 grandchildren.Ive always had a love for wine, after retirement, I wanted to get into the industry and I love wine and food and outdoor adventures. learn more about wines.2 What is your favourite wine and food pairing?5 Ifyou could share a glass ofwine and dinner with a celebrity, who would it be and why? Dark Horse Cabernet Franc and Lamb. Don CherryMy favorite celebrity and he has a good respect for wines.3 Where is your favourite winery to visit?6 What wine best describes you? Why? See Ya Later Ranch. Sparkling Rose - I am bubbly and fun.H E I D I M E I S I N G E R ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIOTell us about yourself!4 What brought you to the wine industry? 1 I moved to Niagara last May to check off my bucket list of workingIt was love at first sip for me! I fell in love with wine when I and living in wine country. I have over 10 years of Hospitalitytried my very first glass of SancerreI love how wine brings experience and am currently working at Jackson-Triggs Niagarapeople together in all of lifes celebrations. I wanted to share Estate as the Assistant Estate Manager. this passion with my colleagues and clients.2 What is your favourite wine and food pairing?5 Ifyou could share a glass ofwine and dinner with a celebrity, Oysters with Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Entourage Sparklingwho would it be and why?3 Brut. Anthony Bourdain because he is so cool!!Where is your favourite winery to visit?6 What wine best describes you? Why? 13th Street Winery and Megalomaniac (hard to pick just one). Riesling: Always approachable, Dry or Sweet (depending on the day), Versatile and one of the worlds hardiest grape varieties.R O N E WA N C H U KPENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA1 Tell us about yourself!4 Where is your favourite go-to wine varietal? I retired 5 years ago from Edmonton Alberta and amCabernet Franc.now living the dream of the Okanagan Valley. 5 Ifyou could share a glass ofwine and dinner with a celebrity, 2 What is your favourite wine and food pairing?who would it be and why?Dark Horse Chardonnay and hot buttered popcorn. BC Premier John Horgan: We are both survivors in the last year.Ifyou could recommend any bottle ofGreat Estates6 What wine best describes you? Why? 3 Okanagan wine, which would it be and why?Sun Rock Illumina: The perfect blend.Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Rieslingit is such an all-encompassing wine.STAFF SPOTlIgHT|23'