2015 Luckett Family
The 411 on Family Business:
Wining and Dining with the Luckett Family
鈥楶ete鈥� is a name synonymous with fine fare in Nova Scotia. 听His culinary explorations began as a stall owner in Nottingham, England at the age of 14, and led him around the world before he chose to settle in the Maritimes. Here he formed one of Atlantic Canada鈥檚 best known and loved brands: Pete鈥檚.听 鈥淧ete鈥檚鈥澨齣s a multi-million dollar retail and wholesale operation with locations in Saint John, Moncton, Bedford and Halifax.听 Whether it鈥檚 new business challenges, or displaying perfect produce, Pete keeps it fresh!
Pete launched a brand new adventure on July 1st, 2011. Following years of planning, Luckett Vineyards was opened for business- bottling unique varieties of wine that thrive in Gaspereau Valley鈥檚 special maritime micro-climate. Always looking with an entrepreneurial eye towards new adventures, he sees the vineyard as a true calling.听听听
The 411:听Pete did a stint as a Queen鈥檚 Guard but wasn鈥檛 able to keep from chatting up the tourists.听 He still has the hat.
Geena has been a part of the family business since the ripe old age of 10, and is now听following in her father鈥檚 footsteps at the winery. 听Having graduated from 麻豆传媒 with a Bachelor of Management, she鈥檚 joined the Luckett Vineyards team as the go-to-gal for winery events.
罢丑别听411: In equestrian competitions, Geena鈥檚 horse听was named after her one of her favourite varietals, Ortega.听
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