Lower Mainland Events

14th Annual “Wine’d Up” Gourmet Dinner & Auction in Support of Whistler Search & Rescue

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gala dinner2Whistler Search and Rescue Society (WSAR) will hold their 14th annual gourmet dinner and auction, “Wine’d Up”, on Saturday, October 19th, 2013

Attendees at this popular event will enjoy an evening of outstanding cuisine prepared by four of Whistler’s best chefs,  plus a special appearance by the event’s founding chef, Chef Bernard Casavant.  The five-course dinner will be paired with wine from California’s acclaimed Jackson Family Wines.  The evening will help fund the critically important work of Whistler’s Search and Rescue organization, and is supported by the United States Consulate.

“Wine’d Up is the single largest source of revenue for our very busy volunteer team,” says Brad Sills, Founding Member and Director of WSAR.  “Without the support of all the persons who contribute to making this event the success that it is, Whistler SAR would simply not be in a position to fulfill its mandate. The ever-increasing costs of maintaining rescue quality equipment and training regimes is a constant burden in the face of uncertain funding sources.  We are all so privileged to live in a community that recognizes the need for this service.”  Since this event started in 2000, more than $430,000 has been raised.

Cuisine from the five chefs will be paired with the following premium wines from Jackson Family Wines….

  • Chef Bernard Casavant, Chef Consultant

– Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

  • Chef Dustin Harkness, Whistler Cooks Catering

– La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

  • Chef Steve Bjormark, Whistler Blackcomb

– La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

  • Chef Tory Martindale, Four Seasons Resort Whistler

– Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Chef Aaron Heath, Araxi Restaurant + Bar

– Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Zinfandel

In addition to great food and wine, guests will enjoy live and silent auctions throughout the evening; the auctions will be loaded with exciting items generously donated by businesses, artists and individuals in Whistler and throughout B.C. Recommended attire for the evening is smart western/smart casual.

Whistler Search and Rescue Society’s Fourteenth Annual “Wine’d Up”

Gourmet Dinner & Auction

Saturday, October 19th 2013

Dusty’s Bar & Grill, Whistler Creekside

Reception & Hors D’Oeuvres 6:00 pm

Tickets $170 + GST – on sale September 1st

For tickets call Whistler Blackcomb at 1-800 766 0449 ext. 2