Basics of Pairing Wine with CAPS

Description: Chris Rielly of CAPS will share the basics of pairing wines with food.

Chris Rielly of Canadian Association of Professionals Sommeliers

CAPS Mission Statement:

We are a community of sommeliers and hospitality professionals who believe the future of our craft is built on connection, education, and excellence.
Our mission is to:

Grow together by sharing knowledge and opportunities that elevate every stage of the sommelier journey.

Honour tradition while shaping the next chapter of hospitality with curiosity, creativity, and respect.

Bridge worlds by connecting sommeliers with winemakers, agents, retailers, chefs, and communities, creating spaces where collaboration thrives.

Inspire culture through events, service, and storytelling that make wine and spirits more vibrant, inclusive, and relevant.

Pursue excellence not as a title, but as a practice—raising the standard of what it means to serve, teach, and lead.