Brad Royale has been involved in retail and restaurant management for twenty-one years and holds diplomas from the International Sommelier Guild and the Wine and Spirit Education Trust along with the sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Known for his discerning tasting skills, Royale has been involved in professional wine judging for the past 15 years, being retained by Wine Access, Culinaire Magazine, Wine and Spirits Magazine and WineAlign. Royale travels frequently to meet new producers and explore new wines. His travels take him all over the world including regions in Italy, France, Spain, Morocco, Austria, Germany, United States, Chile, Australia, Portugal, Argentina, Australia and Japan. Royale has won multiple awards for his extensive wine programs from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, World of Fine Wine (Three Stars) and The Vancouver Wine Festival. In 2012 Royale launched Kitten Swish, a micro-negotiant that sources carefully curated wines from France, Germany, Spain, United States, Hungary and Canada. www.kittenswish.com
I offer a full range of beverage and event services to hotels, restaurants, trade organizations, events and personal collections.
I travel and taste the best wines from the best producers. Let me use this knowledge to help provide your business with top quality products.
People I Work With
CRMR
There are 4 beautiful properties in the CRMR collection. Lake House, Buffalo Mountain Lodge, Deer Lodge and Emerald Lake Lodge. www.crmr.com
IDMG CULINARY MARKETING
Specializing in distinctive marking for the Culinary market. www.IDMG.ca
WineAlign
Canada's leading website for online wine reviews. www.winealign.com
British Columbia Wine Institute
The trade organization for the wine growing community of British Columbia. www.winebc.com
Hotel Grand Pacifc
A marvelous destination hotel in Victoria, British Columbia. www.HotelGrandPacific.com
Wine Scholar Guild
One of the world's top educational courses for any wine lover, recreational or professional. www.winescholarguild.org
One of Canada's leading restaurant and entertainment groups with 22 properties across Alberta and Ontario.
The Forks
The Forks is collection of restaurants and retailers in a historic building in downtown Winnipeg.
Culinaire Magazine
Alberta's premier beverage and food culture magazine
New Zealand Winegrowers
Showing to the world the stand out qualities of fine New Zealand wine.
Wines of South Africa
Showcasing and promoting the fine wines and South Africa.
Kitten Swish
A micro-negociant sourcing fine wines from around the world.