Currently working as the market manager for odd duck wine & provisions

I work as a Tasting Room Manager at a winery.
I love sharing and teaching people about our wine and helping to give them a great experience when they visit.
I have completed my Wset 3 and French Wine Scholar and plan to do my Wset Diploma next.

I'm a wine enthusiast with a background in business and engineering. Having experienced living and working in many parts of the world and growing up in India, I've learned that a glass of wine can help break barriers, facilitate communication and help our communities share the joy of living.

My name is Rallings, and I am passionate about wine and how wine brings different cultures together. I started my wine journey about a decade ago in the Cape Winelands where I worked as Cellar Hand at Springfontein Wine Estate in Walkerbay, RSA. 2018 I joined Cunard cruise line as Sommelier the position I held until Covid pandemic. After Covid I was hired as Speciality Restaurent Sommelier for MSC cruises. I supervised wine service operations in 5 different restaurants, managing beverage inventory and supervising wine service. July 2022 I relocated to Western Canada and currently I serve as a Sales Representative for Northern Alberta at Enotri Wine Marketing.
In addition to my practical experience, I studied Diploma in Wine from the Cape Wine Academy.
I am eager to pursue an international wine programme to further enhance my wine of the world knowledge. Look for grammar and spelling mistake

Education:

● Viticulture Certificate, Okanagan College, Penticton Campus. Winter 2021.:
WHMIS certification, Pesticide Applicator Certificate at date.
● Wine 21 Certificate, Okanagan College, Winter 2021: worldwide wine styles, packaging and
presentation, cellaring, sensory evaluation, marketing and public relations.
● Viticulture and Enology, Worldwide Farmers Exchange practical agriculture training program;
Oregon - USA. 2016

Work Experience:

I 've been working in the Wine Industry since 2015 and developed different skills in winemaking in differents parts of the world. I considered myself a trained winemaker and still on the learning path.
Today I work as an assistant winemaker in Summerland, BC and now I'm planning on my future to be involved in other areas of the Industry.

My background is in digital marketing. I graduated with a BComm in 2016 from the University of Guelph. I took some time in my mid 20’s to travel and work abroad. I truly enjoy immersing myself in new cultures and trying new cuisines. These days, I am starting an online publication regarding food, wine and lifestyle. I think access to these resources would help me attain the knowledge I need to equip me and my audience.

Bar tender, MOD, Server, passionate about the hospitality industry, wine & food.

With a background as a Architecture Project Manager, I found my passion for working with people in the hospitality industry. I am currently working at La Palette, wearing many different hats depending on the day. Talk to me about all the delicious food & wine you had recently and how we can transform the Toronto hospitality community to be the industry leader!

I am an Indigenous studies scholar from the University of British Columbia working in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space. Wine is a passion of mine and I am working towards obtaining my WSET certifications.