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Nestled in a very inconspicuous section of Brisbane’s Albion is a treasure adding to the growing prowess of the Brisbane, cultural, culinary and wine scene. Here lies Wineism, owned and curated by sommelier extraordinaire Ian Trinkle whose reputation for creativity and selection precedes him. Ian, who heralds originally from Philadelphia in the USA, spent his early days watching his grandfather manage restaurants and Ian may have been subconsciously infused with this passion. Ian grew up in the world of American hospitality and along the way fell across the WSET education program, which he remains involved with in this day. Circumstances caused Ian to make a life changing move from the land of the free to the land down under and it wasn’t long before Ian made his mark on the Brisbane wine scene when he was appointed as head somm at Brisbane fine dining restaurant Aria. Ian eventually decided it was time to create his own personal footprint in the Brisbane hospitality scene and he opened his own wine shop where he could give expression to his own creativity - something anyone who has visited Wineism will have experienced – Ian has curated a fine wine list that takes you around the world, in an affordable manner that is also educational. Ian also takes an active role in the Brisbane WSET system and has plans to establish Wineism as a genuine educational hub. Ian recently sat down with me to share his journey from Philadelphia to Brisbane and the story behind a life dedicated to wine and service - in short hospitality. A massive thanks to Ian for joining me. 

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