The doors to the Fort Knox-like ‘The Vintage Conservatory’, Toronto’s wine storage facility with a difference, will swing open at 6:00 pm with the final sips being taken about 8:00 pm. ‘The Vintage Conservatory’ is located at 100 Lombard Street, not too far from the St. Lawrence Market. There should be plenty of parking on Lombard, but the City of Toronto will want its usually share of filthy lucre. There is also a Holiday Inn parking lot just around the corner on Jarvis.

The tariff for this splendid evening is only $30 per person. Sadly, there is only room for forty guests, so please make your reservations post haste. 

Château Saint Jacques d’Albas
Graham and Béatrice Nutter acquired the gorgeous vineyards tucked away in the rolling countryside near the fairytale town of Carcassonne in 2001. Along with the absolutely invaluable assistance of Marc and Martine Bonnevenc, they set about to produce a truly world class winery from what had been merely a purveyor of grapes to the local co-op. They rejuvenated the original vineyards, purchased several new parcels of land, renovated and enlarged the main, historic stone buildings (the Chapel at the left was just completed a few months ago) and created an ultra-modern wine-making facility. Within a few short years it became evident that their ambitions were being realized. The wine press including Jancis Robinson heralded the wines of Château Saint Jacques d’Albas and they began taking home gold medals from the most prestigious wine shows. Better yet, their lively, generous, food-friendly charmers passed muster with our ever discriminating wine club Members.