Archive for May, 2002

The Wines of Primum Familiae Vini – $80,000 US Dollars Raised

Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon Limited were the proud sponsors of “The First Families of Wine” dinner in support of Grapes for Humanity. A mahogany case containing one bottle of each of the wines of the PFV was auctioned at this extraordinary event in addition to a vineyard painting by world renowned Artist, Philip Craig. The evening was sold out and a huge success. Monies raised at this event will go to support the Kien Khleang Rehabilitation Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. For more information on the PFV, please go to their website at www.pfv.org. To find our more about Grapes for Humanity and their upcoming events, please phone: (416) 922 2237.

Location: J.K. ROM Museum Restaurant
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2002 , 6:30 p.m.

OPUS ONE TASTING & DINNER

Join Peter Ventura,co-CEO of OPUS ONE Winery for a tasting of 15 vintages of OPUS ONE plus a reception and dinner afterwards. Dinner prepared by Master Chef Jamie Kennedy. Other wines served with dinner to include: 1976 Schlumberger Gewurztraminer, 1990 Corton Charlemagne-Louis Latour, 1983 Opus One in Magnum, 1979 Krug Brut Champagne in Magnum, and 1963 Taylor’s Vintage Port.

Price: $1,000.00 per person – To get on our email list for our next event, please email: arlene@grapesforhumanity.com. – SOLD OUT

Location: A private home in Toronto
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 , 6:30 p.m.