On behalf of client the Wines of Germany, Andros Communications developed and successfully executed on September 10, 2021, the Riesling Fellowship Awards reception and dinner in the Garden of the Official Residence of the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Toronto. Top members of the Canadian wine trade, LCBO, and media were in attendance to honour the two Canadian inductees: Al Drinkle (Partner & General Manager of Metrovino in Calgary, Alberta) and Harry Drung (President of HHD Imports in Waterloo, Ontario). Al and Harry were awarded for their hard work, dedication, and passion to promote German Rieslings throughout Canada. They join a distinguished group of Riesling Fellows which includes, Jancis Robinson, Hugh Johnson, and Paul Grieco.
“We are delighted, on behalf of Wines of Germany, to organise the first Riesling Fellow Awards in Canada,” enthused Ted Kalaboukis, Director of Andros Communications.
Guests were treated to an exquisite dinner by renowned Executive Chef Nick Liu of DaiLo restaurant. Paired with a curated wine selection provided by Wines of Germany, which included a special selection of old vintage Rieslings.
Riesling Fellowship
The Riesling Fellowship, founded in 2013 was developed by the Wines of Germany – the German Wine Institute - in order to honour and recognize members of trade around the world who have over the years dedicated so much energy and passion in promoting German Rieslings. For more information on the Riesling Fellowship and Riesling Fellows click here.
