SommWise

Where every glass tells a story and every sip is an opportunity to learn and savour

Who We Are

Meet the Experts

Brittany and Tim are two passionate sommeliers in Ottawa who bring a wealth of experience from different sectors of the beverage industry. Together, they form a dynamic duo at SommWise, where they strive to make wine education accessible to businesses across Ottawa area through their informative and inclusive approach.


  • Co-Founder

    Sommelier & Hospitality Pro with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. Brittany possesses a deep understanding of customer service and the intricacies of the fine-dining experience. She has a knack for creating seamless beverage pairings with a focus on Natural, Organic, Biodynamic, and Sustainable Wines.

  • WSET Diploma Student 2023-2025

    Bachelor of Hospitality & Tourism Management

  • Co-Founder, DipWSET, FWS, IWS, SWS

    Look how happy I am in that picture! Oh right, this is supposed to be in 3rd person. Tim is the best! He’s been in the wine & spirits industry for the better part of two decades (he can’t possibly be old enough for that to be true!). He was previously a Product Consultant for the LCBO and is now an instructor at both Fine Vintage ltd. and the Vendange Institute. Cheers!

  • WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits, Italian Wine Scholar, French Wine Scholar and Spanish Wine Scholar

What We Do

Engage, Inform, Express

At SommWise, we are dedicated to offering inclusive and approachable beverage education for all, regardless of the level of expertise. We aim to deliver informative and non-pretentious courses from wine and spirits to non-alcoholic beverages. We aspire to help uplift the beverage industry by increasing over-all knowledge and providing support to businesses in need. We believe in addressing the problems in our industry head-on by providing insightful information and resources related to alcoholism and mental health within the food and beverage industry.

Why We Do It

Addressing the impact of alcohol abuse within the beverage industry and our community, and providing resources to those in need of support

At SommWise, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of corporate ethics and social responsibility. We are proud to support meaningful causes that align with our values. As part of our commitment to giving back to the community, we have established partnerships with local not-for-profit agencies. By collaborating with and donating to these organizations, we demonstrate our dedication to promoting responsible alcohol consumption and advocating for the mental well-being of food and beverage industry workers. We believe that by supporting these causes, we can make a positive impact and contribute to a safer and healthier environment for all.

In order to follow through on our ethical goals, we have pledged to provide educational sessions on non-alcoholic beverage products completely free of charge, to help promote safe alcohol free alternatives and raise awareness on the dangers of over-consumption.

Resources

If you are a hospitality worker who needs mental health support now- contact The Burnt Chef hotline by calling or texting 001-833-456-4566

ConnexOntario is a directory of community mental health and addictions services in Ontario. You can connect with someone for information and referral to services in your community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by: phone: toll-free at 1-866-531-2600

Text 247247

Alcohol Use Disorder Program - TrueNorth Medical Centre - Ottawa

Toll Free: 888-878-3563 ext. 1

https://www.truenorthmedical.com/treatment

Crisis Line 613-722-6914 (Ottawa) |

1-866-996-0991 (toll-free)

Drug and Alcohol Helpline

1-800-565-8603

Ottawa Distress Centre -

Call 613-238-3311

Chat & Text 343-306-5550 10 am-11pm