Known together as ‘The Wine Enthusiasts’, Angela Aiello & Paxton Allewell are two of Canada’s hottest wine personalities. The Toronto Star hailed them as the “New Generation of Wine Aficionados” and Post City Magazines declare that they ”bring wine tasting into the 21st Century”.

Angela & Paxton are the founders and personalities behind the acclaimed iYellow Wine Club (Part of the iYellow Wine Group Inc.) This dynamic duo’s passion for wine is undeniable, and they are especially drawn to Canadian VQA wines. The two have a fresh outlook on wine and together they bring a fun, friendly and cool approach to wine education, writing, event planning and tour guiding.

Angela is a true Niagara country girl who grew up in a large family farmhouse. With her Italian family heritage, and growing up inches away from vineyards, she was destined to develop a passion for wine. She started in the local wine industry when she was just 16 years old working at Vineland Estates Winery Restaurant and later at Peller Estates Winery Restaurant. She learned at an early age that having a knowledge of wine and food pairings is an essential lifestyle element. She enjoys sharing her passion for wine and food solutions and truly has a soft spot for local Rieslings.

Paxton grew up in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley -another great Canadian wine region- before venturing to Niagara. While on an adventure traveling abroad, Paxton was inspired by the European culture and lifestyle. A few years later, when he began working at Chateau des Charmes winery in Niagara-On-The-Lake, he too caught the bug and passion for local wine. Paxton is captivated by the wine industry’s perfect blend of tourism, media and, of course, great wine!

After graduating from Brock University (where they both met and studied Communications) Angela and Paxton reunited at Vineyards Estate Wines, a flagship Ontario retail wine store in downtown Toronto. Their friendship and entrepreneurial spirits led to plenty of brainstorming about the wine industry. Then in early 2006, the iYellow Wine Club.com (named after Angela’s last name “Aiello”) was founded and quickly became Toronto’s Hottest Social Wine Club. The club now has more than 2,500 members and hosts some of the best wine events and tours in Canada.

Notably, Angela and Paxton Hosted the prestigious 2008 Ontario Wine Awards, and have appeared on Canada AM, Global TV Morning News, and in CBC's 'Wine Confidential' documentary. Angela also covers the wine scene for LeGourmet.TV, part of the Broadband Gourmet Network, and is also the regular wine host for CBC's Steven & Chris Show. Because of their exciting approach to wine, Angela & Paxton were asked to lead tutored tastings at two of Toronto's most influential wine shows: The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo & Toronto's Wine & Cheese Show.

Both Ange & Pax love living and working in downtown Toronto, however they enjoy escaping the city to visit friends, family and wine country in Niagara. Ange enjoys heading to Trinity-Bellwoods park with her boyfriend Tony, and bulldog – Roxy, and is notorious for hosting dinner parties at her Queen West loft. Pax, on the other hand, lives in Little Italy and loves staying active with friends, socializing in Yorkville, and passing time at local cafés. You can often catch Ange & Pax working with a glass of wine in downtown Toronto, or hanging out at the Fine Wine Reserve Cellar adding to their collection.

If you are interested in hiring Ange & Pax to Emcee an Event; Speak; Make a Special Appearance or provide Consulting services - please find all iYellow Wine Group's Event Services and Contact Info here.

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2008 Ontario Wine Awards Gala Podcast