Meeting Encore’s Jennifer Sotiriou, left, was the winner of a contest held during the 29th annual Cuvée Grand Tasting in March. Sotiriou took home a Deloitte gift package, which she shared with colleague Shannon Byck, far right. The pair are pictured with Pam Lilley, Partner, Assurance and Advisory at Deloitte Canada.A strong supporter of the local wine industry for nearly three decades, Cuvée continues to be a successful celebration of Ontario VQA wines.
With Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) at the helm for the third time, more than 750 guests were drawn to the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls for the 29th annual Cuvée Grand Tasting in March.
The event brought together 48 VQA wineries, each featuring two favourite wines from their respective winemakers, and 11 local culinary partners who prepared an array of fine cuisine.
With sales of local wines up more than seven per cent since last year, the celebration highlights the strides that have been made toward growing the increasingly vital grape and wine industry, which generates more than $4 billion annually in revenue, tourism and job creation.
This year, Cuvée partnered with Deloitte Canada as it recognizes the importance of the wine industry in Ontario and throughout Canada.
Deloitte works with grape growers and wineries throughout the country as they strive to improve their businesses and the industry.
Deloitte Canada is well-recognized as a leader in professional services. Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges.
With 56 offices across Canada and more than 8,000 professionals, Deloitte is dedicated to the communities that it serves and to helping its clients and people excel.
