When:
Join us on March 10th at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (please arrive at 10:45 as the event will begin promptly at 11:00).
Panel discussion: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wine tasting + meet & mingle: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where:
Location: Bossanova Wine Bar - 103 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto
Event Details:
Wine is being questioned, challenged, and redefined. So let’s talk about it.
On March 10, CAPS Ontario convenes an intimate gathering of working sommeliers, producers, importers, and internationally respected wine author Ian D’Agata for a candid and forward-looking conversation about where wine stands today and where it is heading next.
This panel brings together voices that represent the full arc of the wine ecosystem: from the restaurant floor to the cellar, from portfolio development to global scholarship. Together, we will explore the evolving landscape of wine through themes including shifting consumer behaviour, pricing pressures, authenticity, communication, and the broader cultural relevance of wine in 2026.
Following the moderated discussion, guests will participate in a curated guided tasting, offering an opportunity to continue the dialogue in a more informal setting. Light snacks will be served during the meet and mingle.
Featuring:
- Ian D’Agata – Internationally respected wine author and global authority on Italian wine
- Thomas Bachelder – Acclaimed Canadian winemaker known for site-driven wines in Niagara
- Jennifer Wood – President, CAPS Ontario & wine importer
- Ben Plisky-Somers – Co-owner, Bossanova Wine & Beer
- James Li – Sommelier, Enigma | 2025 Best Sommelier of Ontario finalist
Moderated by Ekta Sachdev, Wine Communicator and Social Media Director, CAPS Ontario. Wine communicator and Social Media Director, CAPS Ontario. With over 15 years of experience across global hospitality, sales, and marketing, Ekta focuses on clear, relevant, trade-driven wine communication.
* Photos and/or videos may be taken during this event for promotional and marketing purposes by the organizers. Please reach out to a member of our team in advance of the event if you have any concerns.