Every Bottle has a Story

Meet the winemakers behind every bottle

Behind the scenes

When we founded CGU Fine Wines in 2016, our mission was clear: bring wine producers closer to wine drinkers.

We’ve spent ten years doing exactly that, building relationships with the vignerons, and estates we believe in, and sharing their wines with you. But we’ve always known that the most powerful way to experience a wine is to hear its story from the person who made it. To sit across from them, to ask about the vintage, the soil, the decision to pick early or wait one more day. That’s what changes how you taste.

At the Table is the natural next step in that mission. Each event pairs a visiting producer from our portfolio with one of Toronto’s best restaurants for an evening of food, wine, and conversation. No podium, no lecture — just a great meal, exceptional wine, and the person who made it, right there beside you.

What to expect

Events range from formal multi-course dinners at some of Toronto’s most
celebrated restaurants to relaxed lunches and private dinners. Whatever the
format, the heart of it is the same: you, the winemaker, and wines you won’t taste
anywhere else.

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Friday, November 19, 2026

Camille Thiriet & Champagne Marguet - $595

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Dönnhoff & Gérard Julien & Fils - $695

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Friday November, 20, 2026
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Saturday, November 21, 2026

Grand Social - $250

Exceptional Wines · Toronto's Leading Chefs
St. Regis Toronto - St. Regis Ballroom

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The Gala- $750

Exceptional Wines · Toronto's Leading Chefs
St. Regis Toronto - St. Regis Ballroom

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Packages

Grand Social & Gala - $875

Includes the Grand Social and The Gala
St. Regis Toronto - St. Regis Ballroom

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Full Package - $3,200

Nov 19 - Camille Thiriet & Champagne Marguet
Nov 19 - Dönnhoff & Gérard Julien
Nov 20 - Lamy-Caillat & Jean Stodden
Nov 20 - Armand Heitz
Nov 21 - Grand Social & Gala

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Participating Restaurants and Partners

At the Table is a collaboration between CGU Fine Wines and some of Toronto’s most celebrated kitchens. Each restaurant has been chosen for their commitment to craft, their understanding of wine, and their ability to create a meal that honours the producer at the table.