Eliana Bray

Eliana Bray

sommelier Canada

Eliana Bray is a Cree sommelier and chef who is at the forefront of a new generation of Indigenous winemakers in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. With a distinctive approach that merges her viticulture training with Cree customs, she aims to redefine winemaking and promote Indigenous culinary traditions. Bray has worked at prestigious wineries and recently launched Cree-ation Nation, where she plans to pair Indigenous dishes with local wines. Her journey of rediscovery of her Indigenous roots, aided by a chance encounter, has inspired her to use wine as a medium for creativity, connection, and cultural reclamation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
40,217
Power
1,799$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 9.00 0.11% +0% 38,005,238 40,217 $1,700,000 1,799$
Totals 1 38,005,238 40,217 $1,700,000 1,799$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Eliana Bray is a Cree sommelier and chef who is part of a new generation of Indigenous winemakers reshaping the culture of wine in the Okanagan Valley. 9

The Globe and Mail: A new generation of Indigenous tastemakers are energizing the Okanagan Valley