62 Ontario VQA Wineries gather for the biggest tasting of local VQA wines
at Taste Ontario! Toronto
By invitation only, for members of the Media and Wine Trade
Vineland Station, ON – Taste Ontario! Toronto is back with a full calendar of events planned on Wednesday April 12th, 2023 at the Park Hyatt in Toronto. 62 Ontario VQA producers are coming to Toronto from their local vineyards, to pour an exciting collection of over 300 wines from their portfolios. Each winemaker has selected 4 wines, plus one ‘Secret Wine” from their respective cellars. Expected to be the most exciting tasting of the year – media and wine trade are invited to taste and participate in new ways to connect with local wine throughout the day.
The Wine Marketing Association of Ontario is excited to welcome special guest Nick Jackson, Master of Wine, to their event where he will make his Ontario debut of the 2nd edition of his world-renowned book “Beyond Flavour – Wine Tasting by Structure”.
“I am thrilled to be coming back to Ontario. Cool climate wines are increasingly popular among consumers worldwide, and I am very much looking forward to tasting the latest releases from Ontario”, said Nick Jackson, Master of Wine.
To add, the Wine Marketing Association of Ontario and Culinary Tourism Alliance have collaborated to develop a unique culinary experience featuring two local chefs from the Feast On Certified Program. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore how local VQA wines pair perfectly with Indian and Indigenous cuisine from some of Ontario’s most talented chefs.
Chef Ravinder Singh from Bindia Indian Bistro and Chef Aicha Smith-Belghaba from Esha’s Eats will be presenting a series of incredible Indian and Indigenous dishes featuring local ingredients to be paired with Ontario VQA Wines. Toronto Sommelier Beverly Crandon, founder of the Spring into Spice Festival, will take the audience through an exploration of matching diverse foods and local Ontario VQA wines.
“Ontario VQA wineries are excited to be connecting with our important local community of restauranteurs, chefs, sommeliers and new wine shop owners at this important annual tasting in Toronto. This year, we have a rich program featuring a culinary session with two exceptional local chefs and two classes with an esteemed international expert on wine”, said Magdalena Kaiser, Director of Public Relations of Wine Marketing Association of Ontario.
Full details on this Taste Ontario! Toronto event, including participating wineries and how to register for tickets can be found on Eventbrite.
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About the Wine Marketing Association of Ontario:The Wine Marketing Association of Ontario is dedicated to promoting the VQA Wines of Ontario – both the vintners and the unique qualities of our authentic VQA wines that are made exclusively from 100% Ontario-grown grapes. Wine Country Ontario is dedicated to promoting Ontario’s wine-growing regions – from the wines and wineries themselves to the complete experience of each destination: local cuisine, year-round activities, and warm hospitality. Wine Country Ontario is a brand trademark of the Wine Marketing Association of Ontario.
Media contact:
Magdalena Kaiser
Director of Public Relations
Wine Marketing Association of Ontario
T: 905.246.1922
