UNCORKED
The UNCORKED events, organized by board members
Cathy Martin and Liz Gallery, bring together wine lovers for unforgettable evenings that support Grapes for Humanity’s mission. These gatherings combine exceptional wine experiences with meaningful fundraising, making a lasting impact on communities in need.
OUR PREVIOUS UNCORKED EVENTS
France UNCORKED
May 2024
This spring, we hosted our annual UNCORKED series of events, this year featured “FRANCE UNCORKED.” This marks our 7th spring social event, offering a gourmet food and wine experience. It was held on the evening of Thursday, May 30th, in the outdoor Glass Pavilion at Casa Loma.
Spain UNCORKED
May 2018
The Spain UNCORKED sold out fundraiser was hosted at La Societe on Bloor Street where guests sipped on premium wines by R Lopez de Heredias Vina Tondonia, Torres, and CVNE amongst others while raising money for Camp Oochigeas (currently known as Campfire Circle) www.campfirecircle.org and Amani Children’s Home www.amanikids.org
France UNCORKED
May 2017
France UNCORKED was the place to be, hosted at a beautiful Rosedale home. The fifth annual do was chaired by Cathy Martin and Liz Gallery. Thirsty guests sipped on wines from Chateau Leoube, Maison Sichel along with champagne from Henriot all while raising money for Grapes for Humanity. Read more of this article in the National Post Article
Italy UNCORKED
May 2015
Italy UNCORKED raises a glass and needed funds for children's charities! The St. James Cathedral event space in downtown Toronto set the stunning backdrop for this year's installment of Italy UNCORKED. Co chairs and founders of this hotly anticipated sipping fete, Liz Gallery, and Cathy Martin truly go the extra mile in fundraising. The exclusive food and wine event raises money for Grapes for Humanity which supports children's charitable causes in third world countries. Nibbles were offered up by Citizen Catering and the Italian wines and Woodford reserve bourbon poured throughout the evening were generously donated. Funds raised were directed to Magna Children at Risk www.magna.org. Read more here in the National Post Article
Chile UNCORKED
May 2014
May 2014 held at the Gardiner Museum where guests sipped on wines from Chile and participated in a silent auction, while raising money for Cambodia Children’s Advocacy Foundation Organization. www.ccafo-khmer.org
Australia UNCORKED
May 2013
The Australia UNCORKED fundraiser was held in May 2013 at the Gardiner Museum where patrons sipped on fabulous wines all overseen by the wonderful oenophile Tony Aspler. It was when Grapes for Humanity ambassadors and board members Liz Gallery and Cathy Martin attended the official opening of the first elementary school in the Guatemalan Village of Las Palmeras that they knew this fundraiser was one they would champion for years to come. The project was a partnership with Access Education, and they were amazed to witness the results. All of the proceeds raised from this event went to Access Education Guatemala Children's Fund www.accesseducation.ca Read more about this event in the National Post Article
California UNCORKED
May 2012
The Gardener museum was the perfect backdrop for an intimate gathering of those who happen to enjoy a gorgeous glass of Vino while doing good, Grapes for Humanity unveiled California UNCORKED, a wine themed event, hosted by wine expert, Tony Aspler, and co chairs Liz Gallery, and Cathy Martin. The funds raised went to Place of Rescue foundation in Phnom Penh Cambodia, which will build orphanages for children. www.placeofrescue.com Read more in the National Post Article