THE CURIOUS SOMMELIER PAUL MARTZOUKOS

Meet Paul Martzoukos, The Curious Sommelier

Passionate, curious, and deeply rooted in hospitality, Paul Martzoukos brings a unique blend of expertise and warmth to every experience he creates. With hospitality in his DNA and a childhood spent in his family’s restaurant, Paul has been immersed in the art of exceptional experiences from a young age.

Even before becoming one of Western Canada’s first certified Sommeliers in 1999, Paul’s career has taken him to nearly every corner of the wine and hospitality world. From wine instructor to importer, restaurateur to retailer, consultant to tour host, Paul’s extensive knowledge and natural curiosity offer unmatched insights into the food and wine experience.

But what truly sets Paul apart isn’t just his expertise—it’s his approach. Despite being a master of his craft, Paul doesn’t take himself too seriously. His joy lies in constantly learning, exploring, and crafting experiences sharing his enthusiasm for food and wine with others.

What Our Clients Say

I went on the Curious Sommelier tour on a whim not really knowing what was in store for me.

Obviously there would be a bit of wine involved but Pauls amazing knowledge and his simple way of conveying it made me appreciate the grape even more. If I was in the mood to ‘Geek out” on a Malagousia or just live in the moment with a nice rose I could be satisfied. Meeting the wine maker, walking through the fields, and experiencing the Terroir couldn’t be beat. Travelling from A to B wasn’t putting on miles , it was a fabulous experience often on twisting backroads with snippets of History along the way. Visiting ruins was a high point for me and I thank Paul for his vast knowledge of these places and his infectious enthusiasm ! I won’t forget the meals we enjoyed. It is easy to go to the most expensive place in town but dining at out of the way places with exquisite food with local ideals enhanced the flavours. Having a fabulous place to lay my head at the end of the day rounded the experience.

In a nutshell …I would highly recommend the tour to anyone…. Id love to go again!

Greg