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Directly from the CRU Wine Selections Press Release:

Vancouver’s Leading Chefs Celebrate Angelo Gaja, one of the World’s Greatest Winemakers at Exclusive Dinner to Benefit the Canadian Cancer Society

Vancouver, BC (May 16, 2012) – CRU Wine Selections is proud to present the food and wine event of the year: Vancouver’s top chefs will be pairing courses to the iconic wines of Mr. Angelo Gaja June 5th, at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Star Sapphire Ballroom. The dinner is to showcase Vancouver’s culinary talents while celebrating the exceptional wines of Angelo Gaja, with proceeds benefiting the Canadian Cancer Society.

Internationally acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest winemakers, there is no more important name or greater ambassador in Italian wine then Angelo Gaja. Credited with revolutionizing the wine business in Piedmont and changing the image of Italian wines, Angelo Gaja balances tradition and innovation to carefully produce exceptional wines that continue to represent a legacy of quality and supremacy that has evolved over 300 years. Gaja will visit only New York and Vancouver for his last North American tour, and the city’s oenophiles and gourmands are honoured to welcome him. A true icon in Italian wine, Angelo Gaja is one of the world’s most respected producers and best known wine personalities.

The once-in-a-lifetime event is to begin with a champagne reception, where guests will be greeted by leading Vancouver wine judge Sid Cross, followed by an exclusive address by Mr. Gaja. The sumptuous meal will consist of seven courses and dessert, each prepared by one of Vancouver’s top chefs. Each course will be paired with two wines, which Mr. Gaja will speak about in turn, as the sommeliers and managers of participating top restaurants serve them.

The incredible line up of participating chefs includes:

Darren Brown, Oru, Fairmont Pacific Rim
Thomas Haas, Thomas Haas Chocolates
David Hawksworth, Hawksworth Restaurant
Frank Pabst, Blue Water Café
Adam Pegg and Lucais Syme, La Quercia
Pino Posteraro, Cioppino’s
Hidekazu Tojo, Tojo’s
Vikram Vij, Vij’s

The exclusive black tie event takes place in the Star Sapphire Ballroom at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Tuesday June 5th, 2012 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm. Sponsored by the Dilawri Group, space is limited to 100 guests. Tickets are $1000 per person (plus tax) with tables of 14 people available, and proceeds will go to the Canadian Cancer Society. Tickets include: Reception, GAJA presentation, 7 course meal with 14 wine pairings, and Mr. Gaja will join each table for one course. To purchase tickets, please contact Jeanette Horwood T: 778-882-7654 E: jeanettehorwood@shaw.ca

CRU Wine Selections

CRU Wine Selections was established in 2005 by two long time professional friends and colleagues, James Johnson and Nick Kosick. The founding vision at CRU was to work with some of the world’s most exclusive wineries, bringing Western Canada a dedicated selection of wines from over 40 elite producers, with special focus on the wines of Italy. CRU is incredibly proud to partner with the Dilawri Group, the Fairmont Pacific Rim and Vancouver’s greatest Chefs to bring you this historic night in Vancouver dining with a living legend, Mr. Angelo Gaja.

www.cruwineselections.com

Canadian Cancer Society

The Canadian Cancer Society is committed to eradicating cancer and improving the lives of people with and beyond cancer. It has more impact against more cancers in more communities than any other cancer charity. The impact comes from leading cancer prevention initiatives, funding outstanding cancer research and delivering trusted information and compassionate support.

www.cancer.ca