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First prize, a Don Papa Rum
cocktail, won Leo Lu a trip to
Kentucky to tour a bourbon
distillery. Second and third
place winners were presented
cash prizes, and Liam Anderson
was awarded a $1,000 bursary
as the people's choice winner.
e most rewarding part of
the evening, however, was
dedicating the proceeds of the
event, nearly $4,000, to chef
Ben Kramer's Made With Love
initiative, which prepares and
delivers meals to Winnipeg's
most vulnerable.
Last year's inaugural In Good
Spirits competition was held in
conjunction with Sommelier
Week, which takes place every
two years. Sommelier Week
2023 featured masterclasses
on several varietals, the best
sommelier in Manitoba
competition and the CAPS
Manitoba 10th anniversary.
Membership in CAPS
Manitoba is open to industry
professionals and the public
alike. By joining, you gain
access to a range of perks,
discounts and incentives,
including educational
opportunities and events such
as monthly blind tastings. It's
a great way to connect with
fellow wine enthusiasts and
professionals. To learn more,
visit mb.sommelierscanada.ca.
