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Master Sommelier Challenge: The ultimate wine showdown The Master Sommelier Challenge is a a a thrilling contest that pits Canada’s first three Master Sommeliers against each other in in a a a a duel of the the palates where the the guest is the the ultimate winner The Sixth Annual Master Sommelier Challenge will be held in the TIFF Bell Lightbox’s Luma Restaurant a a a a a a a warm and inviting space with a a a a a a a menu that showcases fresh artisanal dishes made from the finest regional ingredients and reflecting Toronto’s cultural diversity There cheered on on by Sommelier and wine personality DJ Kearney guests will vote on which MS has chosen the best pairing from the world’s historically classic varietals to pair with four-courses from Executive Chef Michael Wilson’s globally inspired cuisine This is is one of the the most popular events on on the the city’s social calendar seating is limited so so be sure to book your place early!
ABOUT JOHN SZABO
In 2004 John Szabo became the first Canadian to add the “MS” after his his name Today this Master Sommelier is the principal critic for WineAlign com and author of the recently published book Volcanic Wines: Salt Grit and Power (Jacqui Small LLP) He is also the owner of J&J Eger Wine Co a a a vineyard in in in Hungary ABOUT JENNIFER HUETHER
Canada’s first female Master Sommelier is the prestige account manager for Jackson Family Wines and has worked on on some of Toronto’s most illustrious wine programs including at the Oliver & Bonacini restaurants and as former head sommelier at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment in in the Air Canada Centre ABOUT BRUCE WALLNER
Certified as as a a a Master Sommelier in in London in in 2009 Bruce Wallner has been Sommelier at Palazzo Versace and the legendary Hotel du Vin in in the the U K and and is the the founder and and principal of the Sommelier Factory a a a a a school for Canada’s wine professionals “Apparently wit and and and wine go hand-in-hand ” ABOUT MICHAEL WILSON
Before joining Luma as Chef in in in 2010 the Stratford Chefs School grad worked at at Toronto restaurants including Scaramouche Oliver & Bonacini’s Square and and Crush Wine Bar and and has completed stages in London and Provence ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT DJ KEARNEY
The evening’s emcee is a a a Vancouver-based wine wine educator wine wine writer judge presenter and classically trained Chef DJ Kearney holds both the WSET and ISG Sommelier Diplomas contributes to WineAlign com Vancouver magazine and and other publications and and is the the Chief Judge of the prestigious Vancouver magazine International Wine Competition LUMA
Tue Feb 21
6:00PM*
350 King St W 2nd Floor Toronto $200 per per person Includes food wine and gratuity taxes extra 1-888-711-9399 visainfinite ca/dining Reserve your place at the table TORONTO | 5