CAPS Ontario In The News

Mt. Pleasant, Ontario Looking for your next role in a warm, hospitality-driven environment? Devlin’s Country Bistro and Catering, a celebrated family-owned destination with over 35 years of excellence and a Wine Spectator award-winning list, is hiring a Sommelier to lead their dynamic wine and beverage program. 🌟 About the Role: As the in-house Sommelier, you'll work closely with ownership, chefs, and front-of-house staff to: Curate and manage a well-balanced, seasonal wine list Provide tableside wine service and pairings Oversee inventory and maintain their Wine Spectator standards Lead staff training and assist with cocktail features Manage Devlin’s monthly Wine Club 🛠 What...

Join us this July as we raise a glass to 15 years of celebrating cool climate excellence. Stay tuned — Explore Wine Country Ontario events will be announced in the coming weeks! Stay connected and watch for updates on our social media platforms Instagram | Facebook Please click on this link to get tickets:  https://coolchardonnay.org/event-tickets/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=CAPS_Website

Please click the link for the full video clip: https://www.breakfasttelevision.ca/videos/ontarios-best-sommelier-teaches-us-the-basic-but-most-effective-rules-of-wine-tasting/ Devo is joined by Harbour Sixty wine director Christian Perreault Hamel to talk about the rules of wine and competing in the Best Sommelier of Canada.

January 29, 2025   CAPS Ontario announces Christian Perreault Hamel named 2024 Best Ontario Sommelier -- Gala event and live #BOSC sommelier competition held at Toronto’s Bovine Wine Club --   Toronto, ON. The Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) -- Canada’s only national, non-profit association that funds educational programs and competitions for the country’s sommelier community -- is pleased to announce the results of its Best Ontario Sommelier Competition (#BOSC) held yesterday at the new Bovine Wine Club in Toronto.   We are the champions… The winner, named Best Ontario Sommelier, is Christian Perreault Hamel,...

Dear CAPS Members and Fellow Wine Enthusiasts, Happy New Year! As we raise our glasses to 2025, I'm excited about the year ahead for our wine community. January always brings fresh energy and anticipation, and this year is no exception. Mark your calendars for January 28th! The Best Ontario Sommelier Competition (BOSC) at Bovine Wine Club promises to be a thrilling showcase of some of Ontario's top wine talent. Watching these skilled professionals compete is not just entertaining – it's an incredible learning opportunity for anyone passionate about wine. Sponsored by the Sake Institute of Ontario (#SIO), the #BOSC competition...