Mike Weir Wine named “Official Wine” of the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival

Canadian Golf Superstar joins the star-studded festivities with premium VQA wines

Mike Weir Wines, a Canadian producer of premium VQA wines announced today that they have been selected as the "Official Wine" of the Toronto International Film Festival.

With this unique partnership, Mike Weir Wines will be served at all Festival  events and galas; allowing celebrities, media and film lovers from all over the world to experience first-hand the world class wine now being produced in Canada.

"I am very proud to have my wines associated with an event that has the prominence and importance of the Toronto International Film Festival," says Mike Weir. "This event is important to Canadians and the world of film making and my winery is very proud to showcase our wonderful VQA wines."

Mike Weir Wines is distributed by Diageo Canada, the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wine and beer.  "As the Canadian distributor of Mike Weir Wines, we are extremely pleased to offer film lovers a selection of superior quality wines, which will pair well with the excellent cinematic offerings the Toronto Film Fesitval is internationally known for" , says Debra Kelly-Ennis, President & CEO, Diageo Canada.

Additionally, all proceeds from the sale of all Mike Weir Wines go to The Mike Weir Foundation; a charity founded by Mike and his wife Bricia supporting Canadian children in emotional, physical and financial need.

This union is an ideal marriage between a Canadian sports icon, an award-winning Canadian wine, a Canadian- based charity and an International Film Festival, which presents one of the world's largest showcases of Canadian films.

"We are thrilled to welcome Mike Weir Wines to the Festival family," says Piers Handling, Director and CEO of TIFF. "As the international spotlight shifts and shines on Toronto this September, we are delighted to be partnering with Mike Weir Wines and look forward to sharing with our audiences some of the finest wines being produced in Canada."