Cork it Crew
Melanie Gagnon
Owner
WSET Certified Levels 1 & 2
Countless times I have been lucky enough to witness the magic of wine as not only an art form but also a way to bring people together. It is the craftsmanship, the beauty and the potential of wine that inspires me to bring the highest quality vintners to my community. My passion for the industry continues to grow with every success and new opportunity. Melanie’s other passions include snowboarding the local North Shore mountains, trail running, off-roading, camping and spending most of her free time in nature.
Andie Hawkes
Operations Manager
WSET certified Levels 1&2
There are two things that Andie really likes, wine and murder. After spending 8 years in an office she decided to pursue her passions leaving Alberta behind for a life of wine making and Criminology studies in Vancouver. When not being entertained by the soothing sounds of true crime podcasts, Andie enjoys snowboarding, fam jammin’ and live music … and wine. Did we mention she likes wine?
Amanda Webster
Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
Meet Amanda Webster, the vino enthusiast and content creator at Cork It Winemaking. Amanda is passionate about the world of wine, sharing her finds, and getting nerdy over the perfect wine pairings. When she’s not creating content, you can bet you will find her hosting wine and cheese nights, adventuring to different BC wineries, or dreaming up plans for her future wine cellar!
Elia Cristina Castellanos
Wine Sales Representative
Elia’s passion for fermented and distilled beverages began in the tequila industry. Eager to expand her knowledge of fermentation and sensory science, she came to Canada and has taken the opportunity to learn from the local wine industry. In her free time, you’ll find her on the hunt for authentic Mexican food, hosting little wine tastings with friends, or going for walks—always chasing every ray of sunshine Raincouver gives.
Juniper A.K.A. June Bug
Wine Maker In Training
Meet Juniper, the pint-sized powerhouse of our vineyard family! With her tiny toes stomping with enthusiasm and a nose for the finest aromas, she’s our future sommelier in the making. Catch her in action at the shop, where she’s already turning grape juice into pure joy.
Max
Max is our shop mascot and official desk greeter! He is super friendly and always makes our clients smile.
Grrrrr, woof, bark!
