Canada’s most finely honed palates seek perfect match at Portfolio Dinner
This one-of-a-kind evening experience begins with the newsroom perspective on current affairs shaping the market today, from energy pipelines to China to Trump and monetary policy. You will revel in the behind-the-scenes look at our rapidly-changing world. Then settle in to your table hosted by Report on Business/Globe and Mail personalities and enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by renowned chef Victor Barry.
The Globe and Mail has secured three of Canada's four Master Sommeliers, in one place, to compete for your palate and your vote. Each of Chef Barry's four courses will be paired with three wines selected by each of our Master Sommeliers. Chosen from the portfolio of prestigious wine importer Mark Anthony Wines, they will explain, promote and defend their choices as they try to earn your heart and vote in a quest to become the Master Sommelier Champion for the night.
BONUS: By purchasing a table, hosts will receive one mixed case of all 12 selected wines to take home...allowing you to recreate the experience.
AGENDA | ROB DINNER & SOMMELIER CHALLENGE
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cocktail Reception
6:00 pm - 6:05 pm Opening Remarks
6:05 pm - 6:35 pm Report on Business Journalist Panel Discussion
What do recent events in China mean to the global economy? How will pipeline politics and the national carbon debate impact energy markets and the federal election? What will be Trump’s next move as presidential candidates emerge? Get behind-the-scenes, first-hand insight from veteran Report on Business journalists.
Featuring: John Ibbitson, Staff Writer at Large, The Globe and Mail; Shawn McCarthy, Global Energy Reporter; Tamsin McMahon, U.S. Correspondent; David Parkinson, Economics Reporter; Clare O'Hara, Wealth Management Reporter, The Globe and Mail (moderator)
6:35 pm - 11:00 pm Dinner & Master Sommelier Challenge
Enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by Victor Barry, renowned chef of Toronto restaurant Piano Piano. Each of the courses will be paired with three wines, hand selected by the distinguished Master Sommeliers from the portfolio of prestigious wine importer Mark Anthony Wines.
Featuring: Victor Barry, Executive Chef, Piano Piano; Bruce Wallner, Master Sommelier; Jennifer Heuther, Master Sommelier; John Szabo, Master Sommelier
VICTOR BARRY
Executive Chef, Piano Piano
has served some of Canada’s finest fare at the long-loved Splendido, Piano Piano (which The Globe called “breathtaking”), and his latest offer, Café Cancan.
BRUCE WALLNER
Master Sommelier
was certified a Master Sommelier in 2009, has been sommelier at the iconic Hotel du Vin & Bistro in the U.K. and is the founder of the Sommelier Factory.
JENNIFER HEUTHER
Master Sommelier
is Canada’s first female Master Sommelier, the Prestige Account Manager for Jackson Family Wines, and sits on the Board of Directors of Guild Somm.
JOHN SZABO
Master Sommelier
was the 2016 Master Sommelier Challenge Winner, is principal critic for WineAlign.com, owner of J&J Eger Wine Co., and author of Volcanic Wines: Salt, Grit and Power.
Register now for this one-of-a-kind event!
Purchase a table of nine and receive one mixed case containing each of the 12 wines featured during the Master Sommelier Challenge!
