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18th Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival raises more than $59 million for University Health Network

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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The 'Grand Cru' of fundraising: 18 years and $127 million

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  • The 'Grand Cru' of fundraising: 18 years and $127 million
    An eclectic and delicious three-day weekend full of festivities, Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival is the largest event of its kind.
  • The spectacular Grand Cru Live Auction featured during the tasting, raised more than $1.3 million.
  • "The Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival has featured the future of Canadian health care on its exclusive menu since 2005, raising more than $127 million.
  • Part of University Health Network (UHN), UHN Foundation raises funds for research, education and the enhancement of patient care at Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, Toronto Rehab and The Michener Institute of Education at UHN.

La Grande Maison Younan Collection Property Ranked Among Bordeaux’s Best in First-Ever Vintage

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Grande Maison Younan Collection , one of the worlds fastest-growing luxury hospitality groups, is proud to announce that its Saint-milion Grand Cru property, Chteau La Croix Younan has been ranked among some of the most esteemed names of Bordeauxs Right Bank in its first-ever vintage in a recent review of 2017 vintage wines by renowned U.S. wine critic, Antonio Galloni.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Grande Maison Younan Collection , one of the worlds fastest-growing luxury hospitality groups, is proud to announce that its Saint-milion Grand Cru property, Chteau La Croix Younan has been ranked among some of the most esteemed names of Bordeauxs Right Bank in its first-ever vintage in a recent review of 2017 vintage wines by renowned U.S. wine critic, Antonio Galloni.
  • American business magnate Zaya S. Younan acquired Chteau La Croix Younan (formerly Chteau La Croix Fourney), a property of 9 hectares in 2017.
  • In addition to Chteau La Croix Younan, La Grande Maison Younan Collection also owns the Saint-milion Grand Cru property, Chteau Zaya (formerly Chteau La Garelle) which was acquired in 2019.
  • Today, The Younan Company is recognized as a global luxury brand with more than $1.2 billion in assets under management through its subsidiaries Younan Properties and La Grande Maison Younan Collection .

Alsace Rocks the Web

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
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A multi-faceted plan targeting trade and consumers shifts the "Alsace Rocks" campaign, traditionally a series of in-person educational events and tastings, to the virtual world.

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  • A multi-faceted plan targeting trade and consumers shifts the "Alsace Rocks" campaign, traditionally a series of in-person educational events and tastings, to the virtual world.
  • This new iteration of Alsace Rocks includes partnerships with industry leaders such as SevenFifty and Wine.com, as well as independent retailers.
  • Alsace Ambassador and Master Sommelier Josh Nadel shares why Alsace wines should be a staple in everyone's repertoire, "Alsace wines have more diversity of flavors and deliciousness than any other single wine region in the world.
  • On the foothills of the mountains, AOC Alsace and 51 distinctive Alsace Grand Cru vineyards are planted on 13 soil types.

15th Annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival Breaks Fundraising Record

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2019 /CNW/ - The 15th annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival, Canada's premier wine and culinary fundraiser for medical research and innovation, raised a record-breaking more than $33 million for key programs funded by Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation (TGWHF), University Health Network (UHN).

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2019 /CNW/ - The 15th annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival, Canada's premier wine and culinary fundraiser for medical research and innovation, raised a record-breaking more than $33 million for key programs funded by Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation (TGWHF), University Health Network (UHN).
  • Founded by Todd Halpern, TGWHF board member and UHN board trustee, the 15th annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival, co-chaired by Todd and Ellen Halpern and Cheryl and Rob McEwen, took place from November 1 to 2, 2019.
  • On November 1, 5,000 guests attended the bi-annual Halpern Portfolio Wine Tasting and the Grand Cru Live Auction at the Beanfield Centre.
  • For a complete history of Grand Cru, including photos, the full list of sponsors, participating hosts, chefs, wine estates and UHN scientists, please visit grandcru.ca .