Friday, November 12th @ 6:30pm $225, all inclusive
Big Guns: Small Producers – Exclusive winemakers’ dinner celebrates a unique collection of wines
On Friday, November 12th, Whistler’s premier restaurant, Araxi, will celebrate a compelling collection of wines in an exclusive winemakers’ dinner during Cornucopia: Whistler’s Celebration of Wine and Food.
These five extraordinary wineries—four from the Napa Valley and one from Walla Walla—are all small, family-owned properties engaged in sustainable farming practices. Each of the wineries has achieved critical acclaim and international followings, and through the course of the evening, introductions to each wine will be led by winery principals, including discussion on technique and terroir. This insider’s tour of excellence in winemaking promises to be Cornucopia’s tour de force.
Executive Chef James Walt has created a distinctive five-course menu that highlights the excellence of the Pemberton Valley’s autumn harvest—alongside globally-sourced ingredients—with each plate married to these prized wines:
Ehlers Estate Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa Valley, 2009
Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon “1886”, St. Helena, Napa Valley, 2006
‘Top-Rated’ Gayot
Miner Family Vineyards “Wild Yeast” Chardonnay, Oakville, Napa Valley, 2007
91 Points, Connoisseurs’ Guide
Miner Family Vineyards “The Oracle”, Oakville, Napa Valley, 2006
93 Points, Wine & Spirits Magazine
Pahlmeyer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 2007
95 Points, Robert Parker
Pahlmeyer Merlot Napa Valley, 2007
96 Points, Robert Parker
Pepper Bridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, 2007
92 Points, Robert Parker
Pepper Bridge Winery ‘Reserve’, Walla Walla Valley, 2006
93 Points, Robert Parker
Merryvale “Profile”, St. Helena, Napa Valley, 1999
93 Points, Wine Spectator
Merryvale “Antigua” NV (Dessert Wine)
91 Points, San Francisco Chronicle
Gold Medal, Wine Enthusiast
For tickets, visit whistlercornucopia.com. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Whistler Health Care Foundation.
