Brava Wine Consulting · Est. 2025
Where Knowledge
Meets the Palate
As a certified sommelier and lifelong student of the vine, I am passionate about creating memorable wine experiences through education, tastings, and discovery across Ottawa, Montréal, and Toronto.
+10
Years of study
Meet Lana Martin
Certified Sommelier.
Lifelong Educator.
"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world, and I want to share that world with you."
Brava Wine Consulting was founded in 2025 with a singular purpose: to make the world of wine approachable, engaging, and enriching.
As a certified sommelier and dedicated student of the vine, I curate thoughtful wine experiences that blend education, discovery, and hospitality. From private tastings and corporate events to wine education and consulting, each experience is tailored with care, expertise, and attention to detail.
I believe wine is more than what fills the glass. It is a reflection of place, tradition, and craftsmanship. My role is to guide that discovery and create memorable experiences that inspire confidence, conversation, and a deeper appreciation for wine.
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CITIES SERVED
30+
WINES CURATED
∞
CURIOSITY
What Lana Offers
Services Tailored
to Every Palate
From intimate private tastings to sophisticated corporate wine experiences, I offer thoughtfully curated services designed to educate, engage, and inspire. Each experience is tailored to the audience and guided by a deep appreciation for wine, hospitality, and lifelong learning.
Wine Education
In-person and virtual classes covering regions, varietals, viticulture, and tasting technique — academic in depth, accessible in delivery.
Corporate Events
Elevate your next company event, client dinner, or team-building session with a guided wine experience that is sophisticated and accessible.
Wine Distribution
Sourcing and supplying wines to restaurants, hospitality, and private clients through trusted producer and importer relationships.
Personal Wine Shopping
Curated selections tailored to your palate, occasion, or cellar — for gifting, investment, or simply building a better collection.
Fundraising & Events
Wine-themed fundraising experiences that delight guests while supporting meaningful causes — silent auctions, tasting tables, and guided programming.
Private Wine Tastings
Curated guided experiences for any group size — from intimate dinners to larger social gatherings, with food pairing and storytelling.
FROM THE CELLAR
The Brava Journal
Thoughts on wine, food, travel, and the art of living well. Informed by experience, guided by curiosity, and shared with a genuine passion for discovery.
Building a Cellar on Any Budget: Where to Begin
You don’t need a stone cave or a six-figure budget. You need a plan — and a trusted guide.
The Cheese Course: A Sommelier’s Guide to Pairing
Not all pairings are equal. Lana breaks down the rules — and when to break them.
Why Burgundy Still Matters — A Sommelier’s Perspective
In an era of New World excitement and natural wine trends, Burgundy quietly maintains its claim as the most complex, rewarding region on earth. Here’s why I keep going back.
STAY CONNECTED
The Brava Letter
Monthly notes from Lana's cellar — wines worth discovering, upcoming events, and thoughtful writing on wine culture. No noise, just knowledge.
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