Chateau Rayas Tasting + Dinner at Opus, Toronto - General Admission (Tuesday, June 20)

SPACE IS LIMITED: 15 SEATS TOTAL!

Join WineOnline.ca, Canada's #1 online retailer of fine wine for a Burgundy wine tasting and dinner that you may never forget at Opus Restaurant in Toronto. 

Château Rayas is the greatest producer in the entire Rhône valley, full stop. We will be tasting the full range, from all over the Rhône valley, including the mythical and rarely seen Fonsalette Cuveé Syrah. Rayas epitomizes what the greatest producers of wine are, in that they are so distinct from their brethren. The wines offer up hauntingly enchanting aromatics that soar from the glass, an electricity that most only find in the wines of Domaine Romaneé Conti; just an elegantly profound piece of art. That’s the magic of Rayas.

The decision to pair the food and service of Opus restaurant—which I can assure you is one of the greatest restaurants in Toronto, boasting a supremely distinguished wine cellar—was an absolute no brainer. Tony and Mario Amaro are true restaurateurs; consummate hospitality professionals, something that is sadly disappearing in today's dining culture. Their partnership with Chef Jason Cox, hidden just outside Yorkville is our favourite restaurant in Toronto. The food is sensational, but most importantly to us, is not over-complicated. There is no foam, no smoke and mirrors. No, what you will eat at Opus is all about pristine ingredients done simply, and that to us is great food.

Tony has built the greatest wine cellar in Canada, having been awarded Wine Spectator's Grand Award 20 years in a row, and is the ONLY Toronto restaurant that has it, and one of only 97 in the world. He has three decades worth of not merely opening, but drinking these wines. Many of the greatest collectors and enthusiasts have enormous trust in him, and buy what he buys. To partner with him, Mario and Chef Jason on this is something we’ve been laying groundwork for for years, so please join us in what I know will not just be one of the best dinners we do all year, but one of the most fun!.

"This is one of those class-defining, memory-creating wines that needs no red carpet or elaborate story: Château Rayas is, simply, one of the most respected names in fine wine and their flagship bottle consistently ranks among the world’s best reds."
- Ian Cauble, Master Sommelier

Menu:

- Champagne reception
- 4 seated courses + cheese course

Wine List:

- Champagne Grand Cru MSNL Extra Brut by JL Vergnon 2011
- Château Rayas Rouge 2010
- Château Rayas Rouge 2011
- Château Fonsalette Blanc 2011
- Château Fonsalette Rouge 2011
- Château Fonsalette Cuvee Syrah 2011
- Château de Tours Vacqueyras 2013
- Château de Tours Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2017

When:

Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 - Champagne Reception Starts: 6:30pm | Dinner Starts: 7:00pm

Venue:

Opus Restaurant
37 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2

The price of tickets includes tax and gratuity, a tutored tasting + dinner. Refunds will only be accepted within 7 days from the date of ticket purchase.