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This year\u2019s winner, <strong>Ian Casterton, Key Account Manager, Andrew Peller Limited<\/strong>, was selected through a hands-on competition organized by the <strong>BC Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Ian&#8217;s love of wine transcends traditional industry roles. During the last 12 spirited years, Ian has worked with import agencies, fine dining restaurants and with a helicopter skiing resort. Currently, he represents Andrew Peller Limited, selling BC wine to Western Canadian restaurant groups. Most importantly, he loves to share his passion for all things vinus to the nerdy, the interested and the thirsty. 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