Gourmet Dinner & Auction Supports Life-Saving Work
Whistler Search and Rescue Society(WSAR) is holding its twelfth annual winemaker’s gourmet dinner and auction, “Wine’d Up”, on October 15th, 2011.
Guests at this popular event will enjoy an evening of outstanding food and wine while supporting the critically important work of Whistler’s search and rescue volunteers.
Organizers are delighted to welcome the return of five of Whistler’s renowned Executive Chefs:
- Chef Vincent Stufano, Fairmont Chateau Whistler
- Chef Scott Dolbee, Four Seasons Resort Whistler
- Chef James Walt, Araxi Restaurant and Bar
- Chef Grant Cousar, Whistler Cooks Catering
- Chef Steve Bjormark, Whistler Blackcomb
Each chef will create a dish with flavours to complement and enhance the selection of fine wines poured with each course.
Wines for this year’s dinner are generously being donated by four leading South African wineries: Flat Roof Manor, Moreson, Boekenhoutskloof, and Lammershoek. South Africa’s centuries-old winemaking tradition blends the restrained elegance of the Old World with the accessible fruit-driven styles of the New, creating wines which eloquently express the Cape’s unique terroir. As a special treat, dessert will be paired with Amarula Cream Liqueur.
In addition to sensory delights of food and wine, the event will offer guests a chance to participate in both live and silent auctions throughout the evening with items generously donated by businesses in Whistler and throughout B.C.
The evening is truly a community effort. Whistler-Blackcomb supports this event each year by donating their facilities and staff at Dusty’s Bar & Grill in Whistler Creekside. Whistler Search and Rescue members volunteer their time at the dinner and auction to ensure everyone has an enjoyable evening.
“WSAR is a community driven volunteer organization”, says Brad Sills, SAR Manager, Whistler Search and Rescue Team. “The annual Wine’d Up fundraiser is the single biggest revenue source that WSAR receives. The Team depends on the generous support the Whistler Community has traditionally given at this annual event in order to meet its operational requirements.” Since its inception in 2000 organizers have raised more than $340,000. Brad adds, “WSAR is forever grateful to all the people who organize and support this event”.
Tickets are $160 plus hst and are sold through Whistler Blackcomb – 1-800 766 0449. Suggested attire for this event is smart western gear / smart casual.
Whistler Search and Rescue Society
Twelfth Annual “Wine’d Up” Gourmet Dinner
