In the early 90s, this consignor’s interest in wine began when they attended a two-week wine class in Bordeaux, followed by a six-week tour through various wine regions in France. During this time, they also started collecting wines. The following year, they toured Italy and purchased many wines. Around 2000, they began working for a high-end, USA-based restaurant company, taking on the roles of manager and wine consultant for several of its outlets. They lead a group of 20 VIPs on a five-day tour of Napa and Sonoma every three months, where they introduced the group to winemakers and winery owners, including Robert Mondavi and Jack and Delores Cakebread. Most of the French wines in their collection were purchased and shipped directly from France, while their California wines were primarily acquired from the LCBO and USA-based wineries. All wines are stored in a temperature-controlled environment with no light or movement.