2023 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Kristopher Kurus, deer + almond
Pairing: Pearl Morissette, 2021 Vintage “Racines du Ciel” Cabernet Franc, Jordan ON
Silver
Chef: Renée Girard, Made by Paste
Pairing: 2021 Nichol ‘The Village’ Syrah, Naramata BC
Bronze
Chef: Graham Peltier, Sous Sol
Pairing: Rosewood Estates Riesling AF, Beamsville Bench, ON
2022 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Edward Lam, Yujiro Japanese Restaurant
Pairing: Nichol Vineyard, 2020 Nate’s Vineyard Syrah, Naramata, BC
Silver
Chef: Brent Genyk, Harth Mozza & Wine Bar
Pairing: Winemaker’s Cut 2019 Gruner Veltliner, Okanagan Valley, BC
Bronze
Chef: Pamela Kirkpatrick, Bonnie Day Resto
Pairing: Kerr Cider, Next Friend Cider
2020 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Denise Friesen, Denise et Jean-Louise Catering
2019 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Emily Butcher, Deer + Almond
Pairing: Tightrope 2018 Pinot Gris, Naramata Bench, BC
Silver
Chef: Fabrizio Rossi, De Luca’s South Landing
Pairing: Leaning Post 2012 Pinot Noir, Stoney Creek, ON
Bronze
Chef: Heiko Duehrsen, Assiniboine Park Zoo
Pairing: Red Rooster 2017 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, BC
2018 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Jesse S. Friesen, The Merchant Kitchen
Pairing: Blue Mountain nv Brut, Okanagan Valley, BC
Silver
Chef: Heiko Duehrsen, Assiniboine Park Zoo
Pairing: Cave Spring 2016 Riesling, Niagara Peninsula, ON
Bronze
Chef: Thomas Stuart, Thermëa Nordic Spa
Pairing: Lock & Worth 2015 Semillon, Penticton, BC
2017 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Mike Robins, Sous Sol
Pairing: Tantalus Vineyards
Silver
Chef: Rob Thomas, Rob Thomas Catering
Pairing: Diabolica
Bronze
Chef: Heiko Duehrsen, Assiniboine Park Conservancy
Pairing: Mission Hill Estate Winery
2017 Best of Show
Gold
Tantalus 2015 Riesling
Silver
Grandpa’s Sweater Oatmeal Stout by Barn Hammer Beer
Bronze
Tawse 2015 Riesling
2016 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Jesse Friesen, Pizzeria Gusto
Pairing: Thirty Bench Riesling
Silver
Chef: Melissa Makarenko, Resto Gare Bistro & Train Bar
Pairing: Closson Chase Chardonnay
Bronze
Chef: Barry Saunders, Inn at the Forks/Era Bistro & Catering
Pairing: Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Shiraz
2016 Best of Show
Gold
Tawse 2014 Spark Brut
Silver
Nichol Vineyard 2014 Pinot Grigio
Bronze
Thirty Bench 2012 Riesling
2015 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Norm Pastorin, The Cornerstone
Pairing: Burrowing Owl Chardonnay, VQA Okanagan Valley, BC
Silver
Chef: Jesse Friesen, 295 York
Pairing: Steller’s Jay Brut VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC Sumac Ridge
Bronze
Chef: Melissa Makarenko, Resto Gare Restaurant
Pairing: Winnipeg Blue Bomber Premium Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon VQA Niagara, Ontario Strewn
2015 Best of Show
Gold
Blue Mountain Brut, VQA Okanagan Valley, BC
Silver
Burrowing Owl Chardonnay, VQA Okanagan Valley, BC
Bronze
Sandhill Small Lots Sangiovese VQA Okanagan Valey, BC
2014 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Luc Jean, Jane’s
Paired Wine: Lighthouse Riesling, Pelee Island, ON
Silver
Chef: Norm Pastorin, The Cornerstone
Paired Wine: Quails’ Gate Chardonnay VQA Okanagan
Bronze
Chef: Edward Lam, Yujiro
Paired Wine: Henry of Petham Baco Noir 2013 VQA Ontario
2014 Best of Show
Gold
2012 Lighthouse Reisling
Silver
Quailsgate Chardonnay
Bronze
2012 Henry of Pelham Cabernet Merlot
2013 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Kelly Cattani, Elements the Restaurant, by Diversity
Paired Wine: Blue Mountain Pinot Noir
Silver
Chef: Tim Palmer, The Velvet Glove at The Fairmont Winnipeg
Paired Wine: Quails’ Gate 2012 Gewurztraminer
Bronze
Chef: Simon Resch, Terrace in the Park
Paired Wine: John Howard’s Traveller’s Series 2011 Megalo Maniac Riesling
2013 Best of Show
Gold
Blue Mountain Pinot Noir, VQA Okanagan Valley
Silver
Quails’ Gate Gewürztraminer, VQA Okanagan Valley
Bronze
Sandhill 2011 Chardonnay BC
2012 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Östen Rice, Wasabi Sabi
Paired Wine: Gray Monk Gewürztraminer
Silver
Chef: Jamie Snow, Amici at Niakwa
Paired Beer: Half Pints Bulldog Amber Ale
Bronze
Chef: Michael Schafer, Sydney’s at the Forks
Paired Wine: Dominus Vobiscum Lupulus
2012 Best of Show
Gold
Charlevoix Microbrewery, Dominus Vobiscum Lupulus, Baie-Saint-Paul, Charlevoix Québec
Silver
Tantalus Vineyards 2008 Pinot Noir, Burlington ON
Bronze
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2011 Pinot Gris, Lake Country BC
2011 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Michael Dacquisto, Dacquisto
Paired Wine: Gray Monk Estate Winery Gray Monk Riesling
Silver
Chef: Cameron Huley, 12 Resto Bar
Paired Wine: Henry of Pelham Estate Winery 2007 Reserve Riesling
Bronze
Chef: Michael Schafer, Sydney’s at the Forks
Paired Beer: Russell Brewing Company Russell’s Blood Alley Extra Special Bitter Ale
2011 Best of Show
Gold
Gray Monk 2010 Pinot Gris, Lake Country BC
Silver
Cave Spring 2008 Riesling, Niagara Peninsula ON
Bronze
Henry of Pelham Off Dry 2008 Riesling, Niagara Peninsula ON