CAPS Ontario In The News

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...

For Immediate Release January 15, 2025 CAPS Ontario announces Best Ontario Sommelier Competition (BOSC) January 28  at exclusive new Bovine Wine Club Toronto  -- Gala includes Sake Masterclass, walk-around tasting, live sommelier competition  and curated sushi and Sake pairing dinner – 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 excited to announce the Best Ontario Sommelier Competition (#BOSC) is now scheduled for Tuesday, January 28th at the new Bovine Wine Club, adjacent to the Bovine Steak...

January 6, 2025 Liberty Entertainment Group CEO Nick Di Donato appointed to the 2024 Order of Ontario honouring exceptional individuals making a local and global impact -- Hospitality icon noted for achieving highest level of excellence and contributions in field --       Toronto, ON. Canada’s Liberty Entertainment Group -- is honoured to announce that the company’s president and CEO, Nick Di Donato has been appointed to the 2024 Order of Ontario – the province’s highest honour -- recognizing exceptional individuals who have made a lasting impact in the province, country and the world. Mr. Di Donato was recognized for...

By PRESS ALLEY October 15, 2024 The top CAPS Ontario #BOSC24 regional sommeliers head to final provincials January 28th in Toronto [Edited from its original posting] The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) Ontario is excited to announce the four finalists who will be advancing to the 2024 Best Ontario Sommelier Competition (BOSC). Now taking place on January 28th (re-scheduled from its original date on November 12th) and set to be held at its new venue at Bovine Wine Club, within downtown Tornto’s Union Station, this prestigious event showcases the province’s top sommelier talent as they compete in a series...

December 12, 2024 Dear CAPS Members, I want to thank you for your patience as we, your CAPS Ontario Board, dealt with some challenges in preparation for the Best Ontario Sommelier Competition. While postponing the event was our last resort, I'm excited to share that we've reimagined the competition into something new, fresh, and truly special. I'm delighted to announce our outstanding finalists for this year's competition: Christian Perreault Hamel, Wine Director at Harbour Sixty Toronto and Co-founder of Pelican Wines Import; Christophe Reitz, Sommelier at the esteemed Quatrefoil Restaurant in Dundas; Matthew Landry, Sommelier at Restaurant Pearl Morissette and...