CAPS Ontario In The News

Join CAPS Ontario, a proud partner ofGambero Rosso’s Tre Bicchieri 2026 in Toronto WHEN: Wednesday April 29, 2026 HOSTED BY: CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY - TRADE SECTION IN TORONTO WHERE: LIBERTY GRAND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX: GOVERNOR’S ROOMExhibition Place, 25 British Columbia Rd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 PROGRAM 12:30 PM | MEDIA & SPECIAL GUEST TASTING1:00 - 5:00 PM | WALKAROUND TASTING4:30 PM | TOP ITALIAN RESTAURANTS AWARDS CEREMONY6:30 - 9:30 PM | BEST OF ITALY - CHARITY FUNDRAISING EVENT IN SUPPORT OF THE HUMBER RIVER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION MASTERCLASSES: RENAISSANCE ROOM Host: Giuseppe Carrus, a key contributor to Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia...

We look forward to welcoming our CAPS Ontario Membership to our AGM tomorrow (Virtually). A link to join the call can be found below.  The AGM will be taking place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 17th, 2025. We will be covering updates from our board members after a very busy year as well as voting in new members to fill vacant positions. All AGM materials and links can be found here:  To find our 2025 Financial Report, click here.  To find information on the candidates running in tomorrows election, click here.  To join the AGM, use this meeting link...

The success of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (Ontario) is dependent upon the contribution of our members. We are seeking dedicated, energetic and committed members in good standing to join the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) Board of Directors to assist in the growth anddevelopment of the organization. Nominations are now being accepted for 2026-27 year with new members being voted in at the Annual General Meeting currently planned for March 17, 2026 from 11-12pm - in person at The Vintage Conservatory King Street (224 King Street West, Toronto) as well as virtually over Microsoft Teams. If you are...

Ekta Sachdev for CAPS Ontario in Conversation with Ian D’Agata on Italian Grapes, Wine, Terroir, and the Evolving Global Landscape   Here's a sneak peak of their conversation: click here. 

Round two of the Fine Vintage Sommelier Showdown saw two new competitors go 'glass-to-glass' at Black and Blue Steakhouse where they competed in pairing wines with with a four-course luxurious menu. Guests decide which pairing was their favourite for each course with the winning Sommelier heading to the next round as the competition unfolds. CAPS Ontario Board Member and 2024 Best Ontario Sommelier, Christian Perrault Hamel (Harbour Sixty) faced off against Julie Garton (formerly of Liberty Group and Langdon Hall). Who came out on top? Find the full recap of round 2 on Vine Routes.