Brooke Snider

That thing I do (Occupation)

LCBO sales, Southwestern Ontario

Fondest wine memory

Years and years ago when my sister and I were little my mom and dad would let us taste a little bit of wine with dinner at Christmas time… I remember sitting around the huge dinner table with my own grown-up glass and thinking, this is definitely for me!

Favourite wine region

I was very fortunate to have been able to visit Northern California with the Lifford team last summer, and absolutely fell in love with my surroundings. Napa, Sonoma… the people, the vineyards, the wine- everything was just so incredibly beautiful!

Favourite Lifford wine

Marion Amarone della Valpolicella; Joseph Phelps Le Mistral, Staete Landt Sauvignon Blanc, Benziger Chardonnay, Marietta Old Vine, Ironstone Reserve Cabernet Franc

First job

My first paycheck was when I was three years old and I did a commercial for Tourism Ontario.

Indulgence

Can’t lie. Shoes and purses.

Inspiration

My mother — the bravest woman I know, a truly kind person, a wicked sense of humour and a TON of fun.

What or where do I retreat to?

The dock at the cottage with a glass of wine.