
Pearl of Burgundy is an international company specializing in the promotion and distribution of Europe’s finest wines. Driven by a deep passion for food and wine culture, we focus primarily on the wines of Burgundy, while also offering exceptional selections from Champagne, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Bryant Mao joined Pearl of Burgundy in 2016 and currently manages its operations in Canada, contributing to the promotion and distribution of fine wines from Burgundy and other renowned European wine regions.
Bryant is an accomplished wine professional based in Vancouver BC, with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and wine industries. He has built an impressive career spanning internationally acclaimed restaurants, including London’s Michelin-starred Chez Bruce and Vancouver’s Hawksworth Restaurant Group, where he led wine programs and developed expertise in fine-wine selection, cellar management, and food-and-wine pairing. In 2015, he was recognized as Sommelier of the Year by Vancouver Magazine, followed by being named Canada’s Best Sommelier in 2020 by Canada’s 100 Best. His career reflects a deep commitment to wine excellence, industry knowledge, and the discovery of exceptional producers and wines.
Pearl of Burgundy Canada takes great care in curating our wine selections and ensure professional, temperature-controlled shipping to our clients across Canada.
At our private events for club members, passionate wine lovers have the opportunity to meet winegrowers and taste outstanding examples of their wines.