In the spirit of fellowship and fun competition, The Renaissance Project created the annual Wine Tasting Challenge in November 2004. In 2005 Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute became the organizing/presenting body. With an ever growing purse in excess of $100,000 in prizes, cash, trips, stemware and scholarships this competition is the largest and is absolutely unique in North America. The event is truly world class in its scope, with prizes covering the entire globe and contestants flying in from all over North America.

 Directed and operated by volunteers only, this competition is open to all professional sommeliers, servers, wine industry professionals, students and all wine enthusiasts who wish to challenge themselves. Most importantly, the Wine Tasting Challenge is all about “giving back” celebrating excellence in front line wine service and supporting the future excellence in Toronto/Ontario hospitality