It all started…

...in 2005 when our founder Vivian Hatherell wanted to combine her love of beverage & food, her vast marketing experience, and her overall 'joie de vivre' and started Metropolitan Wines & Spirits in the ever-growing and culturally-diverse city of Toronto, Canada.

What began with a few selections from up-and-coming wine regions transitioned to a market-leading position in premium sake and a continued devotion to bringing unique and quality products to the Canadian marketplace.

“Metropolitan has been one of our leading suppliers for over a decade - their service levels and product breadth is the highest in the industry, they are trusted partners and colleagues, and they are truly passionate about their suppliers and this industry.”

— Michael Tremblay, Sake Samurai, Ki Modern Japanese