On the evening of October 24, 2024, at 20th Annual UHN Grand Cru Food and Wine Festival. More than just an event, it is a testament to 20 years of tireless generosity, bringing together the best of wine, art and philanthropy under one stunning roof.
More than 115 of the most famous winemakers present their best wines in crystal glasses, where every sip tells a story of craftsmanship. These are not your average vintners – Marchesi Antinori, Domaine Roulot, Lucien Le Moine, Dal Forno Romano. Legendary names whispered among the wine elite are now free to pour over audiences who know how to appreciate them. This is more than just a tasting. It’s a movement and a tribute to excellence.
In the crowd, you can spot celebrities such as Julie Quenneville, CEO of the UHN Foundation, and the dynamic Todd Halpern, a cornerstone of the event’s success. Even Ontario Premier Doug Ford got in on the fun and spoke about the power of community and commitment. The evening transitioned seamlessly from the tasting to the much-anticipated auction, with a Rolls-Royce Wraith gleaming in the lights, countless rare wines eliciting murmurs of envy, and a Miele Dream Kitchen promising to bring to the lucky ones Come with a touch of luxury, their words resonated. bidder.
The artworks—original works by icons such as Mr. Brainwash, Edward Burtynsky, and Marco Sassoon—are eye-catching, their colors and textures bursting with possibility. Every lift of the racket is more than just a bid; This is a contribution to a cause that has raised a staggering $170 million for groundbreaking medical research and innovation at University Health Network (UHN) over more than two decades.
Behind the scenes, the visionary team from McNabb Roick Events, Halpern Wine and the Hospital Trust (UHN) carefully planned every detail. The layout, the flow, the pace – it’s all intentional, designed to transport guests into a realm where luxury meets purpose. Months of planning culminated in an evening that felt effortless, with logistics, design and execution orchestrated to perfection. Halpern Wine and the UHN Foundation found perfect synergy with McNabb’s events team, who managed every aspect with the precision of a master conducting an orchestra.
Renowned wine writer David Lawrason couldn’t help but praise the effort:
“This was one of the best organized and detailed wine tastings of my long career.”
High praise for a night that not only exceeded expectations but set new standards for what is possible when passion and precision collide.
The Grand Cru leaves its mark – not only on those guests who are lucky enough to taste, relish and bid for the perfect moment, but also on UHN’s legacy. The event celebrates what humans have accomplished by combining a glass of wine with a greater cause.
Partners of this project:
College Health Network Foundation
McNab Roick Events
HBNG Charitable Foundation
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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
American Express
bank of montreal
Miele
To the winemakers, artists and visionaries who poured their hearts and souls into this evening: you are the heartbeat of the Grand Cru.
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