The Eighth Annual Wine Tasting Challenge!
Mark your calendar - the DATE is SET for the 2011 Competition!
Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Toronto Four Seasons Hotel
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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT 2011: Casual talks in the Hospitality Room by some of Canada's most prominent industry leaders.
2011 Speakers:
11:10-11:30 a.m. Rupert Symington
PORT Past & Present
1:10-1:30 p.m. Suresh Doss
Virtual Wine Tastings
3:10-3:30 p.m. Peter Bodnar Rod
Wine Education: Options and
Opportunities
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The Donald Ziraldo Award
Awarded for innovation and inspiration in the promotion of the food and wine industry.
Nomination form are available on this website.
Deadlne to Submit: February 1, 2012.
2010 Award Winner: Bill and Marilyn Redelmeier for their tireless dedication to bringing Chardonnay to the world stage.
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The Wine Tasting Challenge Distinguished Sponsor Award
Given to acknowledge a long standing sponsor of the Challenge who shares the passion for the spirit to which the competition inspires.
2010 Award Winner: Moray Tawse, Tawse Winery
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Participation in the Challenge continues to be FREE but please be diligent and attend. Failure to attend or "NO SHOWS" without appropriate notice or documentation (within 3 working days of the Challenge) will result in your INABILITY to compete in the 2012 competition.
Competition Details:
- Registrants will automatically receive a 7-digit random I.D. number when you register. This is your identification number at the Challenge as well as when you receive your results.
- On the day of the competition you will receive an individually coded "Scantron" form to write your answers on. This helps speed up the results process and eliminates any potential for errors.
- Results are individually emailed to each competitor in mid December. If you would like to receive a complete breakdown of your answers a Summary is available for a $10 administration charge. Please contact ccovi@brocku.ca to enquire.
Want to give back? Become a Sponsor! Sponsors are also given the exclusive opportunity to pour in the Hospitality Room at the conclusion of the Challenge - a chance for registrants to mix and mingle after the tough 2010 competition! Contact Joseph Cassidy at j.cassidy@rogers.com for details.
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GOOD LUCK everyone!
