Brought to you by your friends at CIBC Wood Gundy, the weekend kicks off with the 15th annual Alpine Wine Festival at Raven Lodge on Friday, August 9. A delicious gourmet Wine Pairing Dinner takes place Satruday evening on August 10th. Sounds good? Read on!
ALPINE WINE FESTIVAL- Friday, August 9th
From 6-9pm, guests will taste a variety of wine while interacting directly with the vintners and local distributors.
Here is the current list of wineries that will be attending this year’s festival: Peacock and Martin Imports, Averill Creek Vineyards, Coastal Black, Beaumont Family Estate Winery, Merridale Ciderworks, Saturna Family Estate Winery, The Kirkwood Group, Jackson Triggs, Sumac Ridge, Bodacious, Saint and Sinner, South End Farm and Vineyard, Peller Estate and Blue Moon Winery. YUM!!
Tickets to Friday evenings Wine Festival are $30 per person and this includes 10 tasting tickets and souvenir wine glass. Additional tokens are available for $1 each.
A delicious gourmet BBQ dinner will be available in the courtyard at an additional cost. Enjoy it all along with the sound of live music and stunning mountain views.
Return transportation from Courtenay is available via online registration for the event. Priority seating goes to those who register online! Buses leave at 5:15pm sharp from the A&W parking lot, 2840 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay and will arrive at the Raven Lodge at 6pm.
WINE PAIRING DINNER- Saturday, August 10th
Guest Chef Daniele Mereu
The Alpine Wine Pairing Dinner features a six-course meal with wine pairing by sommelier Jason Hyde from Peacock and Martin. The Pairing Dinner takes place at the Whiskey Jack banquet room in the Alpine Lodge on Saturday, August 10 at 6pm.
ALPINE WINE FESTIVAL PACKAGE
$199Two Night Alpine Wine & Food Festival Package August 9-10, 2013. * Prices are per person based on four sharing a 2 bedroom condo.
- Admission to the Wine Festival Friday 6-9 pm, Raven Lodge
- Wine Pairing Dinner Saturday 6pm
- Mile High Scenic Chairlift Ride
- 2 Nights Accommodation on Mount Washington
