Chilean Wine Festival

CHILEAN
WINE
FESTIVAL
October 7, 2009
Wines of Chile and the
Trade Commission of Chile (ProChile)
invite you to discover the wines of Chile.
Celebrate and savour the wines, sample authentic Chilean appetizers and enjoy the live entertainment
– a complete Chilean experience all under one roof. This year’s event will showcase 31 wineries from several of
Chile’s diverse geographical regions. With perfect conditions for winemaking that stretch from the northern
Elqui Valley to the Malleco Valley in the south, Chile produces unparalleled wines that continue to prove why it
is Ontario’s fastest growing wine region.
Wednesday, October 7
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Distillery Historic District
Fermenting Cellar, Building #6
55 Mill Street, Toronto
To purchase tickets online visit:
www.winesofchile.ca/tickets
(1st parking entrance south of Mill Street off of Parliament)
General Ticket Price: $65.00
Wine Club Members: $60.00
Tickets are not available on the day of the event or at the door.
Participating
Wineries
Viña Anakena
Viña Botalcura
Viña Caliterra
Viña Carmen
Viña Carta Vieja
Viña Casa Tamaya
Viña Chocalan
Viña Concha y Toro
Viña Cono Sur
Viña Cousiño Macul
Viña Emiliana
Viña Errazuriz
Viña Estampa
Viña La Rosa
Viña Luis Felipe Edwards
Viña Maipo
Viña Montes
Viña MontGras
Viña Nativa
Viña Pérez Cruz
Win A Trip To Chile!
For more information please contact:
[email protected]
or call 416.398.3335 ext. 2#
www.winesofchile.ca
This event is for invited guests only. Tickets are limited and only secured when payment is received. Guests must
be 19 years or older to attend this event. Wines of Chile and ProChile do not accept liability for tickets lost in the
mail or misplaced after they are issued. We regret that we are not able to offer refunds or replacement tickets.
Viña San Pedro Tarapacá
Viña Santa Alicia
Viña Santa Carolina
Viña Santa Rita
Viña Seña
Viña Terra Andina
Viña Undurraga
Viña Valdivieso
Viña Ventisquero
Viña Veramonte
Viña Viu Manent
Complimentary shuttle will run
between The Distillery and
Union Station in approximately
15 - 20 minute intervals from
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with
pick-up on Front Street by the
main entrance. Sponsored by
Niagara Airbus
Please drink responsibly.
In support of
SECOND
HARVEST
We bring Chile to you.
LAN takes you to Chile.
Experience Chilean cuisine at its best! Visit the LAN Airlines lounge featuring live culinary demonstrations by one of Chile’s most
distinguished chefs, Christopher Carpentier and wine pairings by top Chilean winemakers. Guests will be eligible to purchase raffle tickets
to Win a Trip for Two to Chile, sponsored by LAN Airlines.
All contest proceeds will go to Second Harvest, a registered charity that helps fight hunger in Toronto.
Managed by Forefront Communications
CHILEAN
WINE TASTING
For Media & Trade Professionals
October 7, 2009
SECOND
HARVEST
Wines of Chile and ProChile Present
Chef Christopher Carpentier
Christopher Carpentier is one of Chile’s most acknowledged and successful chefs, with a
reputation built on being a self-professed perfectionist in his craft.
At just 18 years of age, Chris flew to the USA to begin his studies in the culinary arts.
While studying, he worked as a waiter and in the kitchen of such prominent chefs as Jean
Louis Palladin, Tino Buggio and Michel Richard.
After graduating Chris Carpentier returned to Chile to work with his mentor, Coco
Pacheco. At his job Chris did everything from cleaning and washing to peeling and
cutting, before moving on to work at the Costa Real Hotel. Soon after, Chris opened Agua
restaurant in Santiago, acknowledged as one of the city’s finest and one of Conde Nast
Traveler Magazine Top 50 Worldwide Restaurants in 2002. During this time Chef
Carpentier developed and fine-tuned his now trademark cooking style, which revolves
around local ingredients and fresh produce prepared according to international methods
and techniques; especially in the French, Italian and notably Oriental cuisine.
As the chef of popular National Television shows and with impressive awards including top
prizes at the American Chef Cup (seafood category, Brazil, 1999) and Chef de Chefs
recognitions (Chile, 2001 and 2003) Chef Chris Carpentier has become a household
celebrity in Chile.
His latest ventures include running his new urban restaurant “C”, and the opening of two
new restaurants, Kitchen Republic, a little bistrot, and Maldito Chef, a sandwich service.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 16th, 2009
Contact: Sandy Kurbis
Tel: 416.398.3335 Ext. 2#
[email protected]
Chilean Wines Continue to Dominate the Wine World
Fifth Annual Toronto Chilean Wine Festival at The Distillery Historic District
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October 7 , 2009 - Toronto: Experience Chilean wines like never before! Claiming several victories at the 2009
Decanter World Wine Awards, and with triumphant success at many international wine fairs, Chile continues to take
the wine world by storm. Recognized as a producer of some of the finest Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,
Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chile’s signature grape Carmenère, the Chilean Wine Festival invites wine fans to taste the
best the New World has to offer.
Guests will have the opportunity to experience an incredible array of vinos from 31 Chilean wineries:
Viña Anakena
Viña Emiliana
Viña San Pedro Tarapacá
Viña Botalcura
Viña Errazuriz
Viña Santa Alicia
Viña Caliterra
Viña Estampa
Viña Santa Carolina
Viña Carmen
Viña La Rosa
Viña Santa Rita
Viña Carta Vieja
Viña Luis Felipe Edwards
Viña Seña
Viña Casa Tamaya
Viña Maipo
Viña Terra Andina
Viña Chocalán
Viña Montes
Viña Undurraga
Viña Concha y Toro
Viña MontGras
Viña Valdivieso
Viña Cono Sur
Viña Nativa
Viña Ventisquero
Viña Cousiño Macul
Viña Pérez Cruz
Viña Veramonte
Viña Viu Manent
Touring through the festival, wine fans can continue their experience by visiting the new ‘LAN Airlines Lounge’, featuring live
culinary demonstrations by one of Chile’s most distinguished chefs, Christopher Carpentier, and wine pairings by top Chilean
winemakers. LAN Airlines will not only be flying a guest chef in from Chile for the Festival, but will also be offering the chance
for Festival goers to purchase tickets to ‘Win a Trip for Two to Chile’, sponsored by LAN Airlines and Metropolitan Touring.
All contest proceeds will go to Second Harvest.
This year, interactive culinary demonstrations, Irene Morales’ famous Jumbo Empanadas, Chilean appetizers by L’EAT
Catering, and the live music of Grupo Encuentro, ultimately create a unique experience in fine Chilean wine, food and culture.
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Following the Festival, an intimate Winemaker’s Dinner will be held on October 8 at Crush Wine Bar & Restaurant.
Winemakers from seven Chilean wineries will be sharing their distinctive winemaking techniques and stories as Executive
Chef Michael Wilson, and Chilean guest Chef Christopher Carpentier, expertly pair each wine with one of the five-courses
being served throughout the evening. Limited seating is available.
To find out more about these extraordinary events please visit www.winesofchile.ca. For more information contact
Sandy Kurbis, The Forefront Communications Network Inc. at 416.398.3335 Ext. 2#, by email at [email protected]
CHILEAN WINES – THE NATURAL CHOICE
Chilean Wines Continue to Dominate the Wine World
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Wednesday, October 7 at The Distillery Historic District
Location for both Trade and Consumer Events:
The Distillery Historic District
Fermenting Cellar, Building #6
55 Mill Street, Toronto
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(1 parking entrance south of Mill Street off of Parliament)
Visit www.thedistillerydistrict.com for more information.
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Trade & Media Wine Tasting Event – Wednesday, October 7 - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This ‘trade and media only’ tasting will showcase the wines, vineyards, and characteristics from many Chilean wine regions.
Experience the passion and enthusiasm for the quality wines being produced from 100% Chilean grown grapes.
Cost: Trade/media only. No charge. Business card required for entry.
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Consumer Wine Tasting Event – Wednesday, October 7 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Hundreds of Toronto wine lovers will experience firsthand some of the finest wines that Chile has to offer. You are invited to
indulge in the fabulous Chilean wine, food, entertainment, and arts.
Ticket Prices: $65.00 / $60.00 for wine club members.
Complimentary shuttle between The Distillery and Union Station available from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm for the trade and from
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the consumer. Pick-up location will be in front of Union Station by the main entrance.
- Sponsored by Niagara Airbus, www.niagaraairbus.com
Event Sponsors: LAN Airlines, Metropolitan Touring, Niagara Airbus
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Chilean Winemaker’s Dinner – Thursday, October 8 - 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Crush Wine Bar & Restaurant
455 King Street West, Toronto
416-977-1234 / www.crushwinebar.com
Cost per person $130.00, all inclusive
Joined by seven Chilean Winemakers, Executive Chef Michael Wilson and Chilean guest Chef Christopher Carpentier, will
expertly pair each wine with one of the five-courses being served throughout the evening. Limited seating is available.
This Year’s Participating Winemaker’s:
Viña Undurraga - Hugo Silvestrani
Viña Carmen - Sebastian Labbe
Viña Emiliana - Antonio Bravo
Viña Santa Carolina - Andrés Caballero
Viña Montes - Aurelio Montes Jr.
Viña Estampa - Ricardo Baettig Hidalgo
Viña Luis Felipe Edwards - Ignacio Edwards
To receive your invitation, or for more information on all events, please contact Sandy Kurbis, The Forefront
Communications Network Inc. at 416.398.3335 Ext. 2# or by email [email protected]
CHILEAN WINES – THE NATURAL CHOICE
Chilean Wines Continue to Dominate the Wine World
About Wines of Chile
Wines of Chile is an organization committed to promoting the quality and image of Chilean wine throughout the world. It has
offices in Santiago, London, and New York, as well as representatives in Canada, Ireland, and Denmark, and also works
closely with ProChile to develop and offer promotional and educational programs in Asia, Latin America and Europe. Wines
of Chile’s 76 member wineries belong to Vinos de Chile and represent 85% of Chile’s bottled wine exports. In Ontario, Wines
of Chile is represented by Forefront Communications. www.winesofchile.org
About ProChile
ProChile, the Trade Commission of Chile, is part of the General Directorate of International Economic Affairs of Chile’s
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is responsible for implementing and enhancing Chile’s trade policy. ProChile’s mission is to
provide support to small and medium-sized enterprises, helping to encourage and diversify exports of Chilean products and
services by increasing the number of export markets and companies. It does so by providing the necessary tools to aid
Chile’s economy in its process of going international. ProChile’s Trade Offices and Agencies are located in over 40 countries,
covering 90 percent of the destination markets for Chilean exports. For more information, please contact the Canadian office
based in Toronto via e-mail at: [email protected] or visit www.chileinfo.com
About The Forefront Communications Network Inc.
Forefront Communications is an acknowledged full-service marketing and communications company specializing exclusively
in the alcohol beverage industry. To date, Forefront has served such clients as; Brewers Association of Canada, Fruit Wines
of Canada, Pacific NW Wine Coalition, Wines of Chile, SOPEXA, Tetra Pac, Wines of New York, Wine Institute of California,
Wine Council of Ontario, United States Department of Agriculture, Wines of South Africa, Trade Commission of Spain,
Distillers Corp. and Pernod Ricard S.A. www.forefrontcom.com
In Support of Second Harvest
Second Harvest is a charity which picks up donated fresh food, which would otherwise have gone to waste, and delivers that
food to social service programs in the Greater Toronto Area. Second Harvest currently provides food for about 15,000 meals
a day to children in breakfast programs, seniors on fixed incomes, women fleeing domestic abuse, psychiatric patients,
homeless people, and many others who have fallen on hard times. Forty percent of Second Harvest’s recipients are children
and youth. secondharvest.ca
About LAN Airlines
LAN Airlines is one of the leading airlines in Latin America. The company and its affiliates serve over 65 destinations around
the world through an extensive network that offers full connectivity within Latin America, while also linking the region with
North America, Europe and the South Pacific, as well as 63 additional international destinations through its various alliances.
The company’s world-class quality standards enabled its membership in oneworld™, the global alliance that encompasses
the best airlines in the world. This year, LAN is proud to join the annual Chilean Wine Festival as the official sponsoring
airline. www.lan.com
About Metropolitan Touring
Metropolitan Touring, founded in 1953, is the leading Travel Corporation in Latin American with its own ship-based
expeditions in the Galápagos Islands and ground-handling operations in Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina. With more than
50 years in providing guests with unique, unforgettable and quality travel experiences, Metropolitan Touring caters to upscale
world explorers, offering an in-depth knowledge of the destination and its background. www.metropolitan-touring.com
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