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Maxwell Brayer was crowned Canada害羞草研究所檚 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.

One of the Cha卯ne害羞草研究所檚 principles is to promote the enjoyment, knowledge and understanding of fine wines and crafted beverages.

害羞草研究所淭he International Young Sommeliers Competition promotes the expertise of the young wine and spirit professional,害羞草研究所� said the Okanagan chapter of the Cha卯ne des R么tisseurs in a press release after Brayer害羞草研究所檚 national success.

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Brayer is currently completing his Wine and Spirit Education Trust Diploma in 害羞草研究所榳ine害羞草研究所�. He credits his success to his mentor Bram Bolwijn, from Iconic Wines of BC.

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