Jordan Alessi

That thing I do (Occupation)

I do a lot of web-site stuff and whatever else Nick or Karen tell me to do. Take orders for the logistics crew in the back and ask a lot of questions. BEST JOB EVER!!!

Fondest wine memory

It was a ’93 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Boudriotte from Domaine Ramonet. I was a student at the time and I remember thinking “this is what really good wine tastes like and this is only going to get better.”

Favourite wine region

It has to be Hawke’s Bay New Zealand. I was very lucky to study wine there and the rest is history!!

Favourite Lifford wine

I have only been working for Lifford for a short time now, but the amount of good wine that gets opened here is crazy! So far I think the Joseph Phelps Le Mistral takes the top spot, it was the first glass of wine I had at the end of my first week at Lifford. I knew I was in the right place! And really anything Telmo Rodriquez.

First job

The first job I ever had without any help from family was working at the Blue Bagonia restaurant on Yonge Street. I cut veg, made salads and made the desserts look like a million bucks! It was a lot of fun and one of the reasons I took to this particular career.

Indulgence

Has to be travel. I like the idea that you are able to get on a plane and just go and in hours you are somewhere different. I try and travel as much as I can. Also I enjoy things I can’t afford but I buy anyway! This could be any number of things such as clothes, wines, food etc.

Inspirtation

My 90 year old grandmother, I only hope to live the life that she has lived.

What or where do I retreat to?

My family farm for a nap with my dog Lilly.