ABOUT

We like wine and spirits for the same reasons you do. So, we import products we are passionate about for you to enjoy and share.

All The Right Grapes focuses on premium wines and spirits from some of the world's best producers. We are highly committed to providing exceptional service and products to our customers by making wine and spirits easily accessible.

Our Team

We are a team of passionate, knowledgeable and service-minded professionals. We are here to help you select the right wines for your wine list or cellar and that are the perfect choice for any occasion.

Principals

Founder/Principal 
During 20 years in financial services, it was in Spain over Sherry and Rioja that wine became a serious passion. In 2008, Derek briefly worked at the LCBO as a buyer. He then joined a premier Ontario import agency. In 2016 he started his own agency, based on his love of Sherry and Spanish wine. Derek holds the WSET Diploma. Other credentials include ‘Official Sherry Educator' (Consejo Regulador DO Sherry), Spanish Wine Educator, French Wine Scholar, Bordeaux Master Certificate. The wines in our portfolio are all personal favourites and made by friends who share a common passion.

Alex Klip
Principal 
Alex is a collector and enthusiast of great wine. Throughout a career of 25 years in corporate real estate, he gained in-depth knowledge of fine wine, with a keen interest in very old vintages. Alex sees himself foremost as a consumer of good wine. This informs his approach to selecting products for All The Right Grapes; specifically wines that excel in the price/quality proposition. Alex joined as a partner in 2017.

Derek Kranenborg (bottom left), Alex Klip (top right)

Sales - Ottawa 
An affinity for food and wine has led Mike to a variety of positions in the restaurant and wine industry. He has completed several wine certifications including the WSET Diploma. Mike has a passion for terroir driven wines and a strong belief in low intervention and sustainable practices. The portfolio has several producers that adhere to these principles but the wines produced by Lelarge-Pugeot are a personal favourite. 
mike@alltherightgrapes.com