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One of Canada's most gifted Sommeliers: Zoltan Szabo  
 
 
When Zoltan Szabo walks into a room you know it. His charisma charms and radiates. His superior wine knowledge is drawn upon by International wine competitions (as a judge), by VQA, and by the most prestigious licensed restaurants and hotels.  We heartily recommend Zoltan to all prospective clients or contacts. Whatever your organization may need a wine expert for, he is simply the best!   - Wine Baron.


Zoltan rating wines
at Viewpointe Estate Winery

 
Wine Business International Magazine recently called Zoltan "one of the most influential Sommelier and wine professional in Canada" in a "Who's who in Canada" article.

Update: December 2009

The Baroness and I were invited to "The French Connection" on Friday Nov. 27th.  The affair took place at Eight Wine Bar in Toronto.  Zoltan selected the wines and hosted the event.

We were delighted to sit down to a multi-course meal paired with mystery wines. They were either French or New World renderings of the Bordeaux style.  We had to guess what they were. Each initial course had three white wines to go with it. The latter courses were paired with reds.  With the reds, for example, we had braised rabbit with grain mustard and ale cream, duck confit with wild blueberry sauce; and pan-seared squab with chili chocolate sauce. The wines consistently paired very well with each culinary selection.

We were surrounded by interesting and engaging people.  The crowd was having fun.  As we savoured the sumptuous food, we were busy guessing whether a wine was Left Bank, Right Bank, New World, or Old... As we tasted and sipped, Zoltan attentively made sure everyone was having a good time and was being promptly served, even helping staff clear plates away.  Our host provided an educational, cultural, fun evening.  A first-class food & wine pairing, commentary, and experience.

French Connection Detailed Notes by Dean Tudor here... http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com/


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