Emily Walker

Emily Walker is an accomplished wine professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as the Group Sommelier at Tap & Barrel Restaurants since January 2016, Emily previously held the position of Wine Director at Naramata Inn from May 2020 to July 2023, and at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts from 2010 to 2015, overseeing the wine program at YEW seafood + bar. Emily's career began with roles as F&B Department Head & Sommelier at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Assistant Sommelier at NU Restaurant / C Restaurant, and Brand Ambassador at Diageo. With a solid foundation in fine wine sales and territory management from Mark Anthony Group, Emily's educational background includes certifications from the French Wine Society and the International Sommelier Guild, as well as a diploma in Contemporary Jazz from Selkirk College.