About Us
Dream Wines imports fine wines and spirits from the most selective vineyards of the Old and New World. We represent hundreds of estates throughout the major wine regions of France, Spain, Germany and California. We sell only to licensed distributors, fine restaurants and retail establishments; not directly to consumers. If you wish to try any of our wines, be sure to ask for them at your fine wine retailer or your favourite restaurant.
Operated by highly experienced sales and distribution team, Dream Wines helps their customers to identify solutions to product placement and selection challenges and by providing opportunities to maximize their return on investment. Quality prides itself in providing the highest level of service and commitment in the purchase, storage and delivery of products within provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.
To preserve both quality and integrity, most of our products are stored in our climate-controlled warehouse in Bordeaux before being ship to Canada.
“We believe our philosophy and approach, combined with our competitive strengths, distinguishes us in the marketplace for the benefit of our Customers and Vendors.”
Mission Statement
To utilize our knowledge of the wine and spirits industry and our commitment to quality service there by establishing both a profitable and pleasurable partnership with our Customers, Vendors and Employees…and to enjoy ourselves along the way.
Meet the Dream Wines Team
Eric Tetrault – President
Eric grew up in a Montreal family surrounded by wine and food. He worked as an art dealer in Montreal for several years, and further developed his love for art and wine. In 2003, he founded Dream Wines in Alberta, and expanded to BC in 2006. Married at Chateau Angludet in Margaux, and has two boys, Nathan and Harry. Although Eric loves Bordeaux, he also has a soft spot for top California Cabernets, Pinot from Burgundy and Champagne. He’s also a car enthusiast and can often be found on a race track in the summer months. Eric is a graduate from HEC University in Montreal, International Business.
Email: eric@dreamwines.ca
Brian Gunsten – VP
Growing up in Vancouver, Brian worked in the local restaurant scene and this is where he developed his passion for wine. After completing the WSET program in 2000 he shortly after convinced his girlfriend to make a move to Calgary and try their luck. When he arrived in Calgary, he worked for a couple more restaurants and then for a local wine importer. Attempting his fate with becoming a triple threat he moved into the retail side and ran a couple of top wineshops for a few years.
In 2007, Brian joined Dream Wines. His time in the wine industry has allowed Brian to travel to nearly all wine producing regions around the globe, and to taste the world’s best wines. Brian’s goal with Dream Wines is to bring the world’s best wines to Canada.
Brian is married with two kids, Max and Sofia. His advice for wine lovers out there: “Remember variety is the spice of life and drink more delicious whites, sparkling and rose. Down with the 100 point rating system.”
Email: brian@dreamwines.ca
Lionel King – British Columbia Sales Manager
Lionel King’s experience with wine has been his passion for over 20 years. It has become part of his lifestyle and has travelled extensively through various parts of the world. These have included extensive trips to most of the top wine growing regions which include Argentina, Australia, California, France, Italy, California, Washington and Canada’s wine region of the Okanagan. Lionel has a passion for all wines and does have a deep appreciation for the wines of southern France.
Lionel’s experience in the Hotel and Restaurant Industry has given him a solid foundation for his success and an appreciation for the top wines and cuisine on the international scene. Lionel has worked for over twelve years in sales and marketing of some of the world’s top wine brands.
Lionel has a passion for his family and his work life. He enjoys and is an avid skier and golfer. Whenever he gets a chance you will find him sailing or travelling to new parts of the world.
Email: lionel@dreamwines.ca
Robert Herman - British Columbia Sales
Robert has worked most of his career in the food and beverage industry in fine dining restaurants and hotels. Although starting at the bottom and working his way through the ranks he was fortunate to be able to lead talented fine dining teams in Vancouver (Diva at the Met, Voya at the Loden Hotel), Santa Monica (Whist at the Viceroy Hotel) and Zihautanejo, Mexico (Zi Restaurant at Club Intrawest). Wine has always been a passion and he developed the bug at a young age, pursuing hard to get bottles, reading and visiting vineyards. Last year Robert participated in his first crush and learned ‘hands on’ how to make a ‘Bordeaux styled’ red.
Email: roberth@dreamwines.ca
Josh Methot – Alberta Sales
Bachelor of Commerce, Sommelier
Josh has been in the Calgary wine scene for 8 years, working in both boutique wine retail and top restaurants as Sommelier. As a wine importer, Josh’s unpretentious style and knowledge is what he is known for. Josh loves to enjoy fine wines including Burgundies, Bordeaux, Rieslings and Californian Cabernet.
Josh joined Dream Wines in May 2008.
Email: josh@dreamwines.ca
Elizabeth Clinton – British Columbia Sales
Elizabeth is inspired by the inexhaustible beauty of wine, and its ability to infuse present moments with the mystery of eternity. In quiet contemplation or moments shared with friends, wine is music, poetry, place, truth, spirit, and love – a sacred, living beauty we hold in our hands and take into our bodies. Elizabeth is passionate about connecting people with authentic, intriguing wines. She believes in the importance of cultivating and nourishing good relationships and is honoured to be promoting some of the most beautiful, elegant wines in the world with Dream Wines. – “Wine tasting is a meeting of two living bodies as they surrender to each other, the human being and the wine.” Chateau Palmer
Email: elizabeth@dreamwines.ca
Sandrina Saldanha – Logistics Officer
B.Comm, ISG & WSET Sommelière
Daughter of a winemaker, Sandrina’s practical knowledge in the wine industry started over 20 years ago at her family’s Blue Grouse Estate Winery. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business, she continued to work as the general manager of the winery. She later expanded her wine experience as Sommelier, Wine Educator, and Events Manager in Calgary, Alberta.
Among her many accomplishments in the industry, she hosted a radio show called Wine Wednesday and is also the former President of the Vancouver Island Vintners Association. Sandrina was recently the Dining Room Instructor and Sommelier of Culinaria Restaurant at the Art Institute’s International Culinary School in Vancouver. Today she continues to be a part-time Wine Educator.
Sandrina is married and full-time mother to her daughter Gisèle. Sandrina is trilingual with fluency in French, German and English. She joined the Dream Wines team in 2010.
Email: sandrina@dreamwines.ca
