CAPS Ontario

10/30/2026

Step into the world of Georgian w**e at the W**es of Georgia Trade Tasting & Masterclass in Toronto!

Discover the w**es, grape varieties and rich w**emaking traditions that make Georgia so unique, with an opportunity to taste, learn and explore through a guided masterclass.

W**es of Georgia Trade Tasting & Masterclass
📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
📍 Loft on King, Toronto

🔗Register with link in our bio

Trade event. Attendance subject to event registration requirements.


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10/29/2026

📚Learn to taste. Discover more.

Build your w**e knowledge with Sensory Development & W**e Styles, offered through the CAPS Ontario Sommelier Academy.

Explore the character and taste profiles of major grape varieties, learn to recognize w**e faults and their causes, and gain an introduction to w**e service standards.

Take this condensed offering as a standalone course, or complete it to continue into the full Certified Sommelier Program in January 2027.

Whether you work in hospitality or simply want to understand more of what’s in your glass, join us to develop your tasting skills.

📅 November 17–December 14, 2026
Class dates: November 17, 18, 24, 25 & 30; December 1, 7, 8 & 14
🕤 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
📍 The W**e Thief, Bloor at Ossington, Toronto

🔗Register through the link in our bio. Questions? Contact [email protected].

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10/28/2026

A fresh taste of New Zealand is coming to Toronto

From exciting new releases to standout w**es from across the country, the New Zealand W**e - New Release Tasting 2026 brings together an incredible selection of w**es to explore. Taste some new w**eries to market, find your new favourites w**es and get a taste of what’s next for New Zealand w**e.

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
📍 Paris Paris W**e Bar, Toronto

🔗Register through link in our bio

Trade event. Attendance subject to event registration requirements.

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10/27/2026

🏆 Meet our BOSC 2026 Head Judge: Véronique Rivest Véronique Rivest

A two-time winner of Canada’s Best Sommelier competition, in 2006 & 2012, and Best Sommelier of the Americas in 2012, Véronique made history in 2013 as the first woman to reach the podium at the World’s Best Sommelier competition, earning second place.

An educator, writer & founder of SOIF Bar à vin in Gatineau, she brings more than three decades of experience across hospitality, w**e education & consulting.

CAPS Ontario is delighted to welcome Véronique to lead the judging panel at the Best Ontario Sommelier Competition 2026.

Join us on November 16 as the finalists put their knowledge, tasting ability & service skills to the test—and we celebrate the dedication behind every performance.

📅 November 16, 2026 · From 3 PM
🎟️ CAPS members: $85 | Non-members: $105

Be there when Best Ontario Sommelier 2026 is crowned. Tickets through the link in our bio.

10/26/2026

10/26/2026

Great competitions are made possible by a community that stands behind them.

We’re delighted to welcome That’s Life Gourmet That's Life Gourmet Ontario as a Silver Sponsor of the Best Ontario Sommelier Competition 2026!

🙌🏽Thank you for supporting CAPS Ontario & helping us celebrate the knowledge, skill & dedication of Ontario’s sommeliers.

Join us on November 16 at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto to cheer on the finalists & celebrate our sommelier community.

Tickets available through the link in our bio.

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10/23/2026

This Ch*****ne Day, we have something extra to celebrate.

Ch*****ne education is coming closer to home!

CAPS Board Directors- Corkscrew Imports Jennifer Wood, Toni Davies Toni Davies, E.D. W**e Company Elizabeth Davies & CAPS Sommelier Academy Educator nabilahrawji Nabilah Rawji have returned from Ch*****ne, where they trained with the Comité Ch*****ne Ch*****ne Official Account 🥂 Ch*****ne Education to become Certified Ch*****ne Specialist Educators.

Now, they’re bringing their knowledge & experiences to the CAPS community.

Created by the Comité Ch*****ne, the Ch*****ne Specialist certification program offers Levels 1–3 online & Level 4 in person. Our certified educators will guide students through the in-person component & final examination right here in Canada.

Swipe for a glimpse of their time in Ch*****ne, from the vineyards & cellars to shared moments of learning & tasting.

Merci beaucoup to the Comité Ch*****ne for an unforgettable week of learning, and congratulations to our educators!

Dates, registration details & pricing for programs offered through CAPS are coming soon.
Follow CAPS Ontario & watch our newsletters for announcements.

🥂Happy Ch*****ne Day

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10/21/2026

🏆 Meet Clément Poirier, competing at BOSC 2026.

Our “Meet the Competitors” series continues with 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, a Toronto-based sommelier born & raised in France.

With a Master’s degree in W**e & Spirits from Bordeaux, Clément combines a strong foundation in French w**e culture with an international outlook. His passion for w**e and the stories behind every bottle drives his pursuit of knowledge, precision & excellence.

On why he entered BOSC:

Seeing friends & fellow sommeliers take their own competition journeys inspired Clément to enter. With encouragement from a mentor, he finally decided to make the leap.

His advice for anyone building their w**e knowledge:

Put learning first. Clément values being surrounded by people who know more than he does and the knowledge they generously share. For him, being the least knowledgeable person in the room is an opportunity to learn, ask questions & grow.

Join us in wishing Clément well as he prepares for November 16!

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10/20/2026

Great w**e. Sake pours. Food worth gathering for. A championship unfolding live. 🥂

Join CAPS Ontario at the Best Ontario Sommelier Competition (BOSC) 2026 and be there when our next champion is crowned.

Your ticket includes:

• A walk-around tasting featuring w**es & sake from around the world, poured by our sponsor partners
• Passed canapés, food stations & grazing boards
• Live championship finals featuring blind tasting, service & hospitality challenges
• Access to the silent auction
• The awards presentation & crowning of Best Ontario Sommelier 2026

Come for the pours, cheer on the finalists & connect with sommeliers, producers, importers, hospitality professionals & fellow w**e lovers. You don’t need to be a sommelier to join us!

🗓️Monday, November 16 | From 3 PM
📍TIFF Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto

🎟️Regular tickets are now available:
CAPS Members: $85
Non-Members: $105

Bring your w**e-loving friends & make an evening of it.
🔗Book now through the link in our bio.

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10/19/2026

Alsace & Ontario: two w**e regions in conversation.

Viticultural Bridges invites w**e professionals to explore the shared challenges, different perspectives & approaches shaping the future of w**e in both regions.

Presented by W**es of Alsace and hosted by Jonathan Bauer-Monneret, the afternoon begins with a round table featuring producers from Alsace & Ontario, followed by a walkaround tasting.

Join the discussion, exchange experiences & explore the w**es.

📍The Symes, Scarlet Room
150 Symes Road, Toronto

🗓️Monday, November 9, 2026
Round table: 1–2:30 p.m.
Walkaround tasting: 2:30–5 p.m.

🔗Register for either session or both through the link in our bio.

For w**e trade professionals aged 19+. Trade credentials will be reviewed and are required for entry.

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