Cornucopia 2011 Day 3
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Time: First event starts at 10 a.m. ; Last event ends at 11 p.m.
Where: Whistler Conference Centre
Hosted in the beautiful resort
town of Whistler BC, Cornucopia is the annual Fall Festival which
celebrates local chefs and regional wines. This event
spans 4 days and nights and attracts thousands of industry leaders
and media. If you love food and wine, head up to Whistler for an
unforgettable experience.
A wide variety of events are featured on day 3 of Cornucopia. From international delights to local legends, these events will be hosted at various venues throughout Whistler.
Saturday - Day Time
- VIKING STAGE SERIES: Wild Wood Pacific Bistro and
Elements Urban Tapas Parlour present Caesar Meets
Benny
Times: 10 a.m. to Noon
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $25
Bennies and Caesars truly go hand in hand. An iconic Canadian breakfast, Wildood and Elements are two restaurants that have truly perfected the match made in culinary breakfast heaven. - Argentina: More Than Malbec
Times: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $45
Argentina is the world's fifth largest wine producer. The country is generally known for a single varietal, Malbec. - The Diva Dishes on Breakfast Bubble &
Others
Times: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $45
Seeking something to wake up your palate? Wine Diva Daenna Van Mulligen will introduce a variety of wines that put the "fresh" back in "refreshment" and that make great pairings for breakfast or brunch. - VIKING STAGE SERIES: Good Things Come on Small Plates -
with CRU Executive Chef Alana Peckman & Quails' Gate
Winery
Times: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $25
Chef Alana Peckham of CRU Restaurant hosts this cooking demonstration on her specialty: appetizer-sized dishes that are big on flavour. - Chef's Table Luncheon featuring Dale Mackay, Ensemble
Restaurant
Times: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Private Home
Tickets: $125
Join Emseble Restaurant and Canada's Top Chef winner Dale MacKay for a little look into the life of the professional indulgent. - REGIONAL WALKABOUT featuring Wines of South Africa,
Sonoma County, Wines of Argentina & WIne
Australia
Times: 1 to 5 p.m.
Location: Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Tickets: $35
Wines and food that originate from the same region are usually extremely compatible, and we have created an event that celebrates that mutual coexistence and complementary experience. - Taste of Italy presented by Quattro
Restaurant
Times: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $59
Delicious Italian olive oils will be on hand to sample and served alongside mouth-watering cured meats, you will learn about the various regions and types of olive oils available. - Seeing Caymus Wines Through Riedel
Glasses
Times: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $99
This seminar offers guests a chance to experience this effect for themselves by trying premium wines from Napa Valley's Caymus winery. - Jet-Setting Shiraz
Times: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $45
Join presenters Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris, Co-owners of housewine.ca, for a compare and contrast tasting that demystifies this varietal. - Modern South Africa
Times: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $45
Food-friendly and approachable, South Africa's great value wines have become an increasingly popular choice among North American wine lovers. - Sonoma County Terroir - Can You Taste
It?
Times: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $45
Explore one element of Sonoma County's unparalleled diversity as we compare Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from three of Sonoma's cool climate regions, Carneros, Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. - Explore New Zealand's Diversity
Times: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $45
Having just returned from a visit to New Zealand, WineDiva Daenna Van Mulligen is eager to share her discoveries about the country and its wines. - Wine Access East Meets West Best of the Canadian Wine
Awards
Times: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $55
This seminar focuses on some of the top wines from Wine Access magazine's recent Canadian Wine Awards.
Saturday - Night Time
- Top 25 Celebratory Reception
Times: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre - Ishkin Hall
Tickets: $35
Our panel of expertly trained palates sipped, sampled, savoured and sometimes swallowed a breath-taking number of individually incredible wines to bring you the best of the best. - CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting
Times: 8 to 11 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $85
Do you ever look at a wine list and wish you could taste it all? At CRUSH, we help you do just that.
Looking for Whistler Hotel Accommodation during Cornucopia?
To learn more about Cornucopia, or to get complete event details, visit http://www.whistlercornucopia.com or view the schedules for Day 1, Day 2 or Day 4.
The Adara Hotel is located in the heart of Whistler Village. Contact our reservation staff at the Adara Hotel or view our Whistler Village hotel for more information.
