Private Residence, l’Order Mondial

August 10, 2025

 Ashley, Vice Chargée de Presse 

A change from the smoke of forest fires, Calgary has been experiencing a significant amount of rain, enjoyed by the landscape, but it had our hosts worried, that this weekend would be less than ideal to host a patio, wine and nibbles event.

Luckily, the sun shone all afternoon, and no one wanted to go home, we could have stayed until dusk, which I think some of us did. 

Our hosts for this afternoon, Llyn and Rodney, gave us a meticulously thought out and well-prepared tasting. With an additional 2 helpers Raul and Kevin, alongside a couple of guest helpers the afternoon was a unique treat.

Orange Gold Tonic, alongside a Scottish Ocean Trout Tartare with Citrus
Grapefruit, orange, mango, lime, cilantro, lemon, thyme, dill

Jansz Tasmania Premium Rose NV, with a Vegetable Schiacciata
Potato, zucchini, red onion, garlic, rosemary

Gérard Bertrand An 1618 Picpoul De Pinet 2023, with a BC Spot Prawn ‘cocktail’
Crème fraiche tomato paste, sherry, tarragon, celery, pimenton, flower

Mainson Joseph Drouhin Chablis de Vaudon 2022, alongside Quail Eggs with Caviar
Acadian “Wild” Caviar

C.U.N.E Viña Real Rosado 2024, with Salmorejo and Ajoblanco
Tomato, red pepper, garlic pimenton, jamon de serrano
Almonds, garlic, green grape

Henry of Pelham VQA Rosé 2024, served with Risotto Cakes
Rice, porcini chicken stock, onion, garlic, parmesan

Gérard Bertrand Vin de Pays des Côteaux de Narbonne Le Chou chou 2024, with Lamb ‘Popsicles’

Barbeito 20 YO Tinta Negra Madeira, Rey Fernando Pedro Ximenez with a selection of beautiful cheeses
Comte, Grizzly Gouda, St Agur, St Angel

This afternoon we were lucky to celebrate two 10 year commander pin presentations.

Chef Jenny Chan

And

Bill Trefanenko

Our afternoon drew to a close, and everyone stayed, probably longer than we should have, but the event was a sheer delight, it was a shame to leave the secluded patio where some delicious memories had been made.

Linda and Tammy from Pacific Wines and Spirits created a wonderful info booklet that told us all about the wines, and gave us space to write notes about our tasting, this was such a great addition to the afternoon, and has been included as pictures above. Thank you so much for providing these.

Thank you so much Llyn, Rodney, Raul, Kevin, Linda, and everyone that made this afternoon such a treat. Let’s not wait too long before we do it again.

Vive l’Ordre Mondial