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Maxwell Brayer was crowned Canada乌鸦传媒檚 Top Young Sommelier at a competition on the first weekend of March, winning the opportunity to take his prestigious pallet across the pond.

In October, Brayer will represent Canada at the Cha卯ne des R么tisseurs International Young Sommelier Competition in Lisbon, Portugal.

On his all-expenses paid trip to Portugal, Brayer will tour wineries to further his education before swirling his glass in hopes of becoming a top oenophile.

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He is a member of the Okanagan chapter of the Cha卯ne des R么tisseurs, which is an international Association of Gastronomy. The organization plans events like fine dining, polo and wine pairing evenings.

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Brayer is currently completing his Wine and Spirit Education Trust Diploma in 乌鸦传媒榳ine乌鸦传媒�. He credits his success to his mentor Bram Bolwijn, from Iconic Wines of BC.

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