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Gourmet Food & Wine expo and VintaGes present metro toronto ConVention Centre noVember 17-20, 2011 foodandwineexpo.ca Purchase TickeTs Now aT foodaNdwiNeexPo.ca | each TickeT iNcludes a ViP access Pass To The exPo TuTored TasTings aT The gourmeT Food & Wine expo! The 2011 Tutored Tastings program is a series of 22 spectacular wine seminars that run concurrently with Canada’s largest international wine event, the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo. Tutored Tastings offers guests a remarkable opportunity to sample some of the world’s finest wines brought to you by the expert buyers at Vintages. Gain valuable insight into where these wines came from, how they were made and the role of the passionate winemakers. Sessions are conducted by a full roster of celebrity sommeliers, seasoned educators, winemakers and LCBO product consultants. Our program kicks off Friday with seminars featuring Christopher Waters, editor and founder of Canada’s national wine guide VINES, and the illustrious duo of John Szabo and Zoltan Szabo, two of Toronto’s foremost wine personalities. Saturday sees a multitude of winemakers including Chief Winemaker Chris Hatcher from the world-renowned Wolf Blass winery in Australia and Winemaker of the Year Paul Pender from Niagara’s famed Tawse Winery. Enjoy a plethora of beverages and the lighthearted antics of Kevin Brauch, star of the hit show The Thirsty Traveler and Iron Chef America. Sunday’s lineup offers Toronto Star’s wine columnist Gord Stimmell and awardwinning taster and wine educator Roger Torriero, who will captivate guests with their wit and wisdom. sponsored bY: If you crave a culinary journey alongside your wine, check out the Gourmet Gala on Saturday November 19. Guests will be invited to mix and mingle with wine celebrities and fellow enthusiasts at the opening reception, followed by an exquisite multi-course dining extravaganza where each course is paired with two top-ranking wines from the 2011 InterVin International Wine Awards. This is definitely one the most prestigious and exclusive events of the Gourmet Expo. Each Tutored Tastings and Gourmet Gala ticket purchased includes a complimentary VIP access pass to the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo. NOVEmBER 17-20, 2011 mETRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE TO ORDER TUTORED TASTINGS TICKETS Click on Tutored Tastings at: foodandwineexpo.ca By Phone: 1-866-414-0454 ext 303 By Email: tickets@foodandwineexpo.ca EACH TICKET INCLudES A VIP ACCESS PASS TO THE ExPO ($40 VALuE) Presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada LOOK FOR allyouneedischeese.ca FOOD NETWORK is a trademark of Television Food Network G.P.; used with permission. Chuck Hughes Host of Food Network’s Chuck’s Day Off LIVE AT THE EXPO! Celebrity Chef Chuck Hughes will mix and mingle with guests on Thursday, November 17th at our exclusive VIP Preview night and showcase his passion for simple, yet delicious dishes on the Food Network Stage Friday, November 18th at 2:30 and 5:30 pm. The celebrated Montreal chef will have plenty to talk about as he launches the new season of his TV series, Chuck’s Day Off this fall. He is also still savouring the taste of victory after defeating Iron Chef Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America this past spring. In every freewheeling episode of Chuck’s Day Off, the chef spends his day cooking for friends, family and suppliers in Garde-Manger, his critically acclaimed restaurant in Old Montreal. His unpretentious style sees each episode playfully embrace great Canadian music, good friends and quality local ingredients. It’s no wonder Chuck has proven himself to be one of the country’s most engaging and talented chefs. Chuck’s Day Off airs Mondays at 7 on Food Network. For more info visit foodnetwork.ca & chuckhughes.ca Friday, november 18 Around the World in nine GlAsses billy munnelly author educator $75 | 6:30 – 8:00 In the world of wine, many people tend to categorize their wine preferences by country. Billy munnelly is out to change that mindset with his alternative system. You will enjoy nine experiences that focus on mood or situation putting an end to the confusion and boosting your wine confidence. This incredible tasting includes a hot-off-the-press copy of Billy’s Best Bottles for 2012 ($22 value). Last year’s seminar sold out quickly, so sign up today. 90+ top-scorinG Wines Laura aiello LCbo product Consultant $85 | 7:00 – 8:30 This fun and informative class will allow you to “sip” in judge’s shoes and determine what it takes to score 90 points or better in the wine world. The score piques the interest but does the flavour reflect the superior winemaking skills to create something so sublime? Laura has sourced some exciting wines at various price points to highlight what she feels are worthy of their score. tAste like A pro Kathy Kiefte LCbo product Consultant $60 | 7:00 – 8:30 The words a wine taster uses to describe a wine can evoke some spectacular imagery. When that imagery is aligned with equally impressive flavour it completes the experience with explosive intensity. As you taste your way through some classic varieties, seasoned LCBO Product Consultant Kathy Kiefte will skilfully ease you into discovering all the secrets (and the words behind them) that can unleash your inner passion for wine with newfound confidence. cuttinG-edGe Wines John szabo, master sommelier Zoltan szabo, sommelier $95 | 7:30 – 9:00 Join industry insiders John Szabo, master sommelier, and Zoltan Szabo, the master taster of Transylvania as you discover the most avant-garde wines available in the industry. Venture into their world and encounter the most progressive winemakers, interesting grape varietals and dynamic new wine regions. Cuttingedge wines will be introduced and the highly entertaining Szabos will discuss how to taste like a master sommelier, find great wine, wines to age, wines to drink, food pairings and how to serve wine with flair. top Wines from Vines Christopher Waters, Vines amanda allison, Vines $70 | 7:30 – 9:00 VINES magazine editors Christopher Waters and Amanda Allison celebrate eight exceptional wines that stand out from the crowd. Selections will include critically acclaimed wines from the pages of VINES and top-scoring bottles from the 2011 InterVin International Wine Awards. Learn why these top wines were singled out from the thousands sampled during the course of 2011, discover new favourites and how to serve them with style during the holidays. John szabo THE mASTER SOmmELIER John added the MS credentials to his name in 2004, the first in Canada, and is one of only 180 overly dedicated master sommeliers currently sipping wine worldwide. Today, John’s chock-full Google calendar includes writing, restaurant and private client consulting, teaching, speaking and travelling the wine regions of the world. John’s words of wit and wisdom appear on WineAlign.com, Winefox.ca, a variety of notable wine magazines is a frequent guest on Classical 96.3FM. Zoltan szabo THE STAR SOmmELIER Zoltan is the quintessential North American success story: from nonEnglish-speaking busboy to celebrity sommelier in under a decade. He brings a fresh and appealing approach by sharing his enthusiasm for wine. Appearing in dozens of publications and as an InterVin International Wine Awards judge, Szabo has become the poster boy of the modern sommelier: fun, highly knowledgeable and down-to-earth. He has been dubbed the 007 of wine as well as Toronto’s sexiest sommelier. Purchase TickeTs Now aT foodaNdwiNeexPo.ca | each TickeT iNcludes a ViP access Pass To The exPo InDesign CS4 ALL WATERS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL. Nestlé Waters Canada S.Pellegrino® and Acqua Panna® are far from ordinary waters. S.Pellegrino flows from thermal springs in the foothills of the Italian Alps, while Acqua Panna emerges from the Tuscan Apennine Mountains. Their long journeys to the surface infuse each of these waters with its own special combination of minerals. The result? Great tasting waters that complement fine dining, refresh the palate and bring a myriad of flavours to life. © 2011 NESTLÉ WATERS CANADA. saTurday, november 19 Kevin brauch THE THIRSTY TRAVELER Kevin Brauch spends most of his days living out of a suitcase, but don’t feel too sorry for him. Although he admits life in hotel rooms can be lonely at times, at least he’s not stuck in a boardroom - he spends his business trips going from one bar to the next. This Torontonian gets to drink for a living as host of The Thirsty Traveler, where he travels all over the world sampling exotic drinks, wines, spirits and brews. When he’s not in foreign countries, he’s down in New York City taping an episode of Iron Chef America. Christopher Waters WATERS & WINE Christopher Waters is co-founder and editor of VINES, a national consumer magazine aimed at Canadians who buy, drink and enjoy wine and are passionate about the subject. His weekly wine column, Waters & Wine, is syndicated in Sun Media newspapers throughout Ontario as well as publications in Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba. In addition, Waters is head judge of the InterVin International Wine Awards and an educator at the Cool Climate Oenology & Viticulture Institute, Brock University. AmArone & Beyond Joe Gentile LCbo product Consultant $90 | 12:30 – 2:00 LCBO Product Consultant Joe Gentile returns to the Expo to share his passion for wines from Italy’s Veneto region. Best known for Amarone, the region is home to world-class wines that fit many budgets. From a light fresh Valpolicella to a rich and brooding Amarone, this class is sure to be informative and delicious. Gentile has selected some of the region’s finest examples, which promises to make this an experience you won’t soon forget. BiG, Bold BordeAux Blends nick Keukenmeester Lifford Wine agency $80 | 2:00 – 3:30 Big, bold Bordeaux blends have raised the bar for winemaking practices all over the world. Lifford Wine Agency expert Nick Keukenmeester will showcase exceptional Bordeaux-style reds from the motherland and beyond. Taste stellar samples from British Columbia’s Laughing Stock Vineyard, Chile’s Viña Sena Estates and South Africa’s de Toren Private Cellars alongside blue chip bottles from Bordeaux. Vintners’ BArrel tAstinG derek barnett, Lailey Vineyard ann sperling, southbrook emma Garner, thirty bench paul pender, tawse Winery $70 | 1:00 – 2:30 The 2010 vintage is being hailed as one of the greatest ever in Niagara. Get a sneak peek of the bounty to come with this tasting of fabulous Niagara wines. Four talented vintners will share insights into how these wines were made and why they taste the way they do. Join these celebrated winemakers for a comparative tasting of eight wines, a 2010 barrel sample alongside a back vintage wine from their cellars. cAliforniA Gold brendan mcKenna LCbo product Consultant $85 | 2:30 – 4:00 California is famous for its sun, beaches and world-class wineries. LCBO Product Consultant Brendan mcKenna will guide guests through an incredible tasting of highly regarded Cabernets, Chardonnays and Zinfandels. Indulge in Paul Hobbs Cuvée Agustina Pinot, taste the elusive Cakebread Cellars Cabernet and savour the La Fuerza de Jonata among others. This experience will reaffirm why millions of people love California wines and return time after time to their “wine nirvana.” spAnish stArs roger randolph Wines from spain ambassador $60 | 1:30 – 3:00 Spain continues to race towards fulfilling Robert Parker´s prediction in 2004 that it would in 10 years become the premier performer of the wine world. meet six more emerging stars of the vibrant Spanish wine scene in this attentiongrabbing tasting. Savour their quality, value and versatility as Wines from Spain Ambassador Roger Randolph takes you on an audiovisual tour of their unique and spectacular terruños, each one worth the detour. itAliAn noBility Laura ruffolo LCbo product Consultant $80 | 3:30 – 5:00 Known as the noble grape of Italy, Nebbiolo never had it so good. Learn how a grape can be a chameleon just by moving a few kilometres. LCBO Product Consultant Laura Ruffolo is well-versed in the wines of northern Italy and will be happy to help you discover and savour wines from well-known to obscure in price ranges from extravagant to accessible. Raise your glass and toast one of the world’s most expressive and least understood grape varieties. Purchase TickeTs Now aT foodaNdwiNeexPo.ca | each TickeT iNcludes a ViP access Pass To The exPo saTurday, november 19 AustrAliAn trAilBlAzers Chris Hatcher, Wolf blass Wines sue Hodder, Wynns Coonwarra oliver Crawford, devil’s Lair $85 | 4:00 – 5:30 Three legendary winemakers present an exclusive tasting of their signature selections to showcase the ongoing evolution of Australian wines. This nine-wine line-up includes the new devil’s Lair Single-Vineyard Chardonnay and two iconic reds: the extensively collected Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon and the exalted Wolf Blass Black Label. This is a once-in-a-lifetime tasting you won’t want to miss! the World of drinks Kevin brauch the thirsty traveler $90 | 4:30 – 6:30 The dynamic Thirsty Traveler is back from his global search for the world’s most unique beverages. Kevin brings his latest discoveries to quench your thirst in this energetic session. Always entertaining and unexpected, this fantastic session is filled with Brauch’s signature tales from his travels. Brauch will provide an arsenal of his favourite beverages from around the globe, insight into their savoury stories, more than a few moments of unabashed laughter and his latest and greatest gift item to take home and enjoy! proGressiVe portuGAl Viniportugal $55 | 5:30 – 7:00 Portugal is treasure trove of indigenous grapes, top-ranked traditional old world viniculture and generations of incredible award-winning wines. Yet new and innovative winemakers have made their mark on the gentle land by infusing cutting edge techniques and becoming pioneers of a new wave approach. Taste and see for yourself why Portuguese blends and innovative wine styles are taking the international market by storm. discoVer BurGundy Geoff Kahnert LCbo product Consultant $85 | 6:00 – 7:30 The beauty and legacy of Burgundy couldn’t be simpler to understand. So why is Pinot Noir, the region’s great grape, so intimidating yet so fascinating? Let LCBO Product Consultant Geoff Kahnert take you through a geographic tour to taste the differences and discover some of the sub regions and determine that there really is no mystery — only joy. Leave your suitcase at home. This is the next best thing to being there. Blind VAlue mona macdonald LCbo product Consultant $65 | 6:30 – 8:00 Let your senses be your guide. LCBO Product Consultant mona macdonald knows good value when she tastes it and will lead this interesting and unique tasting experience. A flight of unidentified wines will be presented and mona will guide you through each wine, presenting the key elements and factors that truly determine quality and value. Refine your skills of distinguishing varietals and challenge your senses. You may be surprised with the wines you like best when it all comes down to what’s in the glass. sommelier smAckdoWn Jennifer Wilhelm & Jamie drummond $75 | 7:00 – 8:30 Talented sommelier Jennifer Wilhelm of Niagara College and sommelier and writer Jamie drummond with Good Food Revolution square off in this free-spirited session that sees them match wits as they pour competing wine selections. Four pairs of wines identified by varietal or wine style will be presented during the session, with each expert explaining its merits. The audience will decide whose selection reigns supreme. Gourmet GAlA Christopher Waters VINES magazine and interVin awards $195 | 5:30-9:00 $1000 | table of six Join us for an ultra-exclusive VIP Gala at the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo. Guests will be welcomed with an award-winning sparkling wine reception and classic mott’s Caesar cocktails. mix and mingle with an impressive list of Canada’s leading wine experts: judges from the InterVin International Awards, industry leaders, winemakers and professional sommeliers. The Gourmet Gala will delight your palate with six exquisite courses, each paired with two awardwinning wines from the best of the 2011 InterVin competition. Christopher Waters and fellow judges will highlight the exceptional attributes of each selection and discuss the pairings as they are presented. The Top 10 wineries of the year will be honoured throughout the evening. Jamie drummond WINE REVOLuTIONARY Jamie Drummond is a sommelier, wine consultant, senior editor and director of programs for Good Food Revolution, a not-for-profit company that educates the public about artisanal food. Drummond got his start as a sommelier at the Michelin Guide-recognized Atrium restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland before emigrating to Toronto. He ran the wine program at Jamie Kennedy’s restaurants from 2004 to 2009 and serves as a wine judge for InterVin International Wine Awards, Ontario Wine Awards and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Purchase TickeTs Now aT foodaNdwiNeexPo.ca | each TickeT iNcludes a ViP access Pass To The exPo sunday, november 20 gordon stimmell GORd ON GRAPES Gordon Stimmell has spent the past 35 years studying wines from around the world. He grew up in Europe, and since moving to Canada has travelled the globe visiting winegrowing regions and interviewing distinguished winemakers and producers. Gord currently tastes and rates up to 6,000 wines a year, both in Canada and abroad. He frequently contributes freelance articles and photography to various Canadian magazines. Stimmell is currently the wine writer and arts & entertainment editor at the Toronto Star. roger Torriero WINE EduCATOR mininG those Buried Gems Gord stimmell toronto star $65 | 1:30 – 3:00 discovering hidden wine treasures has been Toronto Star wine critic Gord Stimmell’s passionate pursuit for decades. With hundreds of bottles jostling for attention on the shelves, Gord shares the secret ways you too can discover liquid gold by deconstructing eight wines that recently soared above the mundane and overpriced offerings in our wine stores. Sip along with Gord as he explains what constitutes an amazing value. icons And titAns roger torriero LCbo Writer/researcher $150 | 2:00 – 3:30 The names are familiar, the product outstanding: what could possibly be better? Family history goes a long way in creating a legendary wine, but when your family’s pedigree transcends the world-class quality of your wines you join the iconic ranks of wine dynasties like drouhin, Gaja, Guigal, mondavi and Quintarelli. Long-time LCBO educator, writer and researcher Roger Torriero narrows down the list of wine industry titans to present some of the best available. AWesome ArGentinA Wines of argentina $55 | 2:30 – 4:00 Argentina’s unique landscape, old vineyards and tropical climate have made way for a new crop of ultrapremium wines that consistently over-deliver in value. Taste through a stunning flight of classically inspired varietals such as malbec, Torrontes and super premium red blends. mix in some of the top-scoring, international awardwinning wines and you will feel as if you have just been whisked away to a wine tasting in Buenos Aires. Salud! Featured Wines: BastiaNiCh 2008 Vespa BiaNCo BeriNger ViNeyarDs 2008 priVate reserVe CharDoNNay eraDus 2009 sauVigNoN BlaNC Aussie treAsures Joe Van dyk LCbo product Consultant $70 | 2:00 – 3:30 The wines of Australia are so unpretentious and go beyond big, bold, juicy Shiraz. The wines currently being created are innovative while still maintaining their mass appeal. Longtime lover of Aussie wines, LCBO Product Consultant Joe Van dyk will expose you to the classics as well as the cutting edge wines. The wines from this once-penal colony will imprison you for life. FeatherstoNe estate WiNery 2010 BlaCk sheep riesliNg gloria Ferrer 2005 BlaNC De BlaNCs sparkliNg WiNe poplar groVe 2009 piNot gris RegAl Fizz stellar BuBBly From aN uNlikely sourCe chill Out hoW temperature aFFeCts eNjoymeNt Shuck & Ah! 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