Here is a list of spectacular wine dinners to be held in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver as part of Grapes For Humanity’s virtual fine wine auction in three provinces. Proceeds to go to aid in the battle against the threat of climate change. Bidding is happening at Irongate Auctions until 9 pm, October 18.
Winemaker Dinner for 8
Cave Spring Vineyard
Host: Len Pennachetti, Owner and Member of the Order of Canada
Canoe Restaurant, Thursday, February 10, 2022, 7 pm
Exceptional collection of 6 wines received as part of your auction lot will be tasted with the winemaker.
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Len will pour the same 6 exceptional wines received as part of your auction lot.
Special Guest: Tony Aspler, Author and Member of the Order of Canada
Delaney-Bachelder Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Thomas Bachelder, co-owner and winemaker
Barberian’s Steak House, Thursday, February 10, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special guest: Beverly Crandon, Vin Equity co-founder
Charles Baker Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Charles Baker, owner and winemaker
Ascari King Street, Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special Guest: Leah Spooner, wine consultant
Henry of Pelham Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Daniel Speck, owner
Gare de L’Est, Thursday, January 27, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special Guest: Miroki Tong, Wine Blogger
Hidden Bench Wine Dinner for 8
Host: to be confirmed
Piano Piano, Oakville, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special Guest: Rick VanSickle, Publisher, Winesinniagara.com
Clos Jordanne Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Thomas Bachelder, winemaker
Café Boulud, Four Seasons Hotel, Friday, March 4, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special guest: Sara D’Amato, Writer, Sommelier & Instructor
Leaning Post Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Ilya Senchuk, head winemaker and co-founder
George Restaurant, Thursday, February 3, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special Guest: Michael Godel, Principal Critic of Wine Align
Malivoire Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Shiraz Mottiar, winemaker
Richmond Station, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special Guest: John Szabo, Master Sommelier, Author, Speaker and Critic
Pearl Morissette Wine Dinner for 8
Host: François Morissette, winemaker and winery partner
Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Sunday, January 23, 2022, 7 pm
Southbrook Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Bill Redelmeier, owner
Treadwell’s Niagara-on-the-Lake, Wednesday, March 9, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special Guest: Jennifer Huether, Master Sommelier, co-founder of Project Social Herbivore
Tawse Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Paul Pender, winemaker
Stock TC, Thursday, January 27, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special Guest: Emily Pearce, founder of Femme du Vin
Kelly Mason Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Kelly Mason, winemaker
Paris Paris Wine Bar, date TBD, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special Guest: Renee Sferrazza, Wine Communicator
Rosehall Run Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Dan Sullivan, owner
North and Navy Ottawa, Thursday, March 10, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special Guest: Janet Dorozynski, wine writer, educator, and critic
Trail Estate Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Mackenzie Brisbois, winemaker
The Royal Hotel Picton, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special Guest: Krysta Oben, Sommelier and “Grape Witch”
Trius Wine Dinner for 8
Host: Craig McDonald, winemaker
Tanto, date TBC
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special guest: Steven Campbell, Sommelier
Kitten Swish Dinner for 8
Host: Brad Royale, winemaker
Major Tom Calgary, date to be mutually agreed upon during the first three months of 2022
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special guest: Dan Clapson, Restaurant critic and creative director of Eat North.
Mission Hill Dinner for 8
Host: ?, winemaker
Teatro Calgary, date to be mutually agreed upon
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special guest: Nicole Mackay Wine Writer, consultant & Judge
Tin Horn Creek Diner for 8
Host: Leandro Nosal, winemaker
The Vintage Chop House, Thursday, January 27, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special guest: Gwendolyn Richards, Writer, editor & communication specialist
Tantalus Dinner for 8
Host: David Peterson, winemaker
AnnaLena Vancouver, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special guest: Kurtis Kolt, Wine pro and co founder of Top Drop
Mission Hill Dinner for 8
Host: Corrie Krehbiel, winemaker
Terrance Restaurant at Mission Hill Okanagan
The exceptional collection of 5 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Black Hill Dinner for 8
Host: Ross Wise MW winemaker
Blue Water Café Vancouver, Thursday, January 27, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special guest: DJ Kearny Wine Writer, educator and judge
Culmina Dinner for 8
Host: Jean-Marc Enixon, winemaker
Hawksworth Calgary, date to be mutually agreed upon during the first three months of 2022
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Laughing Stock Dinner for 8
Host: David Carson, winemaker
Vancouver Club, Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Special guest TBC
Quails Gate Dinner for 8
Host: Tony Stewart, Owner
Quails Gate Old Vine Restaurant Okanagan, Thursday, January 27, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
Stag’s Hollow Dinner for 8
Host: Keira LeFranc, winemaker
Chambar Vancouver, Thursday, March 3, 2022, 7 pm
The exceptional collection of 6 wines for this dinner are the same wines included in the auction lot.
