Wed, Sep 18
|VC King
La Cuvée One Drop Toronto: Lunch, Walk Around Tasting & Auction
One Drop Foundation and The Académie du Vin invite you to a philanthropic wine-tasting lunch supporting efforts to address the water and climate crisis. Co-hosted by renowned wine experts Daniel Johnnes and Frank Davis, the event features a carefully curated meal paired with exceptional wines!
Time & Location
Sep 18, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDT
VC King, 224 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1K4, Canada
About the Event
Introducing the Foundation:
The One Drop Foundation has made a significant impact, reaching over 3 million people across 14 countries with 29 global water projects. In 2022, they initiated the Indigenous Water Allyship program to further their commitment to sustainable water solutions. Lisa Clowery, co-CEO of the One Drop Foundation, will present its mission and achievements.
Join us for a refined wine-tasting lunch co-hosted by the esteemed Daniel Johnnes, founder of La Paulée and Pressoir.wine and creator of La Fête du Champagne and La Tablée, together with Frank Davis, celebrated for his impressive expertise in the world of wine. The afternoon will feature a carefully selected three-course meal that will match beautifully with the complexity of the wines.
The highlight of the lunch will be Daniel and Frank’s expert commentary, offering guests unique and intellectually stimulating insights into the wines, including:
- Bouchard Père et Fils Chevalier-Montrachet Domaine 2009 In Magnum
- Bouchard Père et Fils Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte 2009 In Magnum
- Bouchard Père et Fils Montrachet 2009 In Magnum
- Domaine Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 2009 In Magnum
- Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques Domaine Louis Jadot 2009 In Magnum
- Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques Vieille Vigne 2009 In Magnum
- Sylvie Esmonin (Michel et Fille) Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 2009 In Magnum
- Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 2009 In Magnum
After lunch, guests embark on a wine-tasting journey, starting at the Vintage Conservatory King ground floor lounge and moving up to the 4th floor. Along the way, explore ten curated stations featuring wines from top regions like Ontario, the USA, France, and Spain, guided by expert wine professionals. The Académie du Vin adds a twist with mystery wines for an element of surprise.
The event continues with the Auction of Distinction, led by Stephen Ranger, offering rare wines and exclusive travel experiences to Bordeaux, California, and South Africa, making for a memorable finale.
Price: $1,000/p + HST (a tax receipt for a portion of the ticket will be issued)
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Menu
TBD
We will try to accommodate all dietary restrictions to the best of our abilities.