Sara d'Amato

Writer, Wine Critic , Educator, Sommelier

About Sara d'Amato

Sara is a Toronto-based wine consultant, educator, sommelier, wine critic and principal partner with WineAlign.com. She has worked in cellars both in Niagara and in Bordeaux, France. Sara formerly held the title of Sommelier of Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto and at the Platinum Club of the Air Canada Centre. Sara writes freelance for a number of publications and travels extensively reporting on classic and emerging wine regions. A graduate of the University of Toronto and Niagara College’s Winery and Viticulture technician program, she continues to participate in judging wine competitions both nationally and internationally. Sara is the outgoing President of the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers and is an instructor of the Wine and Spirits Education Trust program in Toronto with Fine Vintage Ltd. With a global perspective, Sara’s paramount focus is on southern French wine regions and she is an accredited Rhône Valley Vineyards Educator.

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Visit Fine Vintage Ltd to view Toronto Course Schedule of WSET Levels 1, 2 and 3

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2019 National Wine Awards of Canada Time Lapse

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2019 National Wine Awards of Canada Time Lapse

260 wineries, 1,800+ entries, over 6,000 bottles

National Wine Awards of Canada 2018

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National Wine Awards of Canada 2018

Time lapse of our setup. Thanks again to the dozens of volunteers who make this a success ever year.

6.8 - Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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6.8 - Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

In episode 6.8 host James Chatto leads Sara d'Amato, Bruce Wallner and Will Predhomme in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify a classic $18 Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand.

6.11 (Semi-Final#2) - Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014

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6.11 (Semi-Final#2) - Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014

Welcome to our second semi-finals. Only the top six made it this far and only the winner from this table goes forward to the final. Sara d'Amato, Michael Godel and Will Predhomme are led by host James Chatto as they attempt to identify a Napa Chardonnay. Who will be eliminated?

6.12 (Final) - 2013 Tignanello

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6.12 (Final) - 2013 Tignanello

Welcome to the grand finale of season six of So You Think You Know Wine. We've broken out the expensive stuff for the final with an Italian icon: Tignanello. Bruce, Michael, Sara and Will have earned their spot in the final by surviving the ups and downs of the tournament and semi-finals with the highest scores overall. Watch now as James Chatto leads them through a blind tasting to determine who will be the season six champion.

6.7 - Matua Pinot Gris 2015

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6.7 - Matua Pinot Gris 2015

In episode 6.7 host James Chatto leads Julie Garton, Michael Godel and John Szabo in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify a tricky $17 Pinot Gris from Gisborne New Zealand.

6.5 - Chateau Tour Carmail 2011

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6.5 - Chateau Tour Carmail 2011

In episode five host James Chatto leads the three women in our competition: Sara d'Amato, Julie Garton and Toni Weber in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify a $20 Bordeaux red: Chateau Tour Carmail 2011.

6.4 - Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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6.4 - Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

In episode four host James Chatto leads Master Sommelier Bruce Wallner, Master Sommelier John Szabo and Steve Thurlow in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify the characteristics of mid-priced Cabernet from California's Napa Valley: Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014.

6.3 - Montalto Pinot Grigio 2015

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6.3 - Montalto Pinot Grigio 2015

Welcome to an exciting new season of So You Think You Know Wine. For season six we've made some changes that are sure to please our viewers. We’ve got a new host this season and we’re putting our focus back on the wines and the deductive process. In episode three host James Chatto leads Master Sommelier Bruce Wallner, Toni Weber and Michael Godel in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify the characteristics of a inexpensive Pinot Grigio from Sicily: the Montalto Pinot Grigio 2015.

6.1 - Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Lot No. 1 Carmenère 2013

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6.1 - Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Lot No. 1 Carmenère 2013

Welcome to an exciting new season of So You Think You Know Wine. For season six we've made some changes that are sure to please our viewers. We’ve got a new host this season and we’re putting our focus back on the wines and the deductive process. In episode one host James Chatto leads Sara d'Amato, David Lawrason and John Szabo in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify the characteristics of a high-quality Chilean Carmenère.

5.14 [FINAL] - Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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5.14 [FINAL] - Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

This is it! The grand finale of season five of So You Think You Know Wine. The final features host Sean Cullen who leads sommeliers Sara d'Amato and Will Predhomme and master Sommelier John Szabo in a blind tasting. The table attempts to identify the characteristics of a Californian Cabernet Sauvignon. Who will emerge as the season five champion?

5.12 [Semi Final #1] - Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay 2012

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5.12 [Semi Final #1] - Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay 2012

Welcome to the semi-finals. Only the top six made it this far and only the winner from this table goes forward to the final. This So You Think You Know Wine semi-final features host Sean Cullen who leads Sara d'Amato, Bill Zacharkiw and William Predhomme in a blind tasting. The table attempts to identify the characteristics of a Napa Chardonnay. Who will be eliminated?

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