Whistler’s favourite food and drink festival has always been Cornucopia Whistler
Whistler is in full swing until November 20 with new events and experiences November 25 – 27, 2022 for Cornucopia Whistler. We might make it up there for the final weekend, what about you? Scroll down for events available on that last weekend, and here are a few we’d be at if we weren’t still catching up with work and home projects!
Cornucopia Weekend November 11-13
While Cornucopia events are selling out, plenty of great options are still available, including our favourite two for this weekend.
Saturday, November 12 – Drink Seminar Concrete Beliefs: Wood-Free Wines with DJ Kearney
There’s no question that wood barrels impart their own flavours to wine when they’re used as vessels in the fermentation process. Winemakers have capitalized on the phenomenon for centuries. But wood sometimes drowns out the grapes’ character, obscuring true expression, nuance, and sense of place. Concrete tanks provide a fascinating alternative that allows for the full voice of both grape and place, without the interference of oak. Join veteran presenter DJ Kearney for this engaging and enlightening seminar featuring the wood-free wines of the Haywire Collection. Haywire is made at Okanagan Crush Pad winery, which possesses one of the largest assemblage of concrete vessels in North America. Guests will taste Chardonnay, Gamay, Gamay Rosé, Pinot Noir and traditional method sparkling wines to understand the beauty and purity of wines raised in concrete.
Wines featured at this Cornucopia seminar:
– Haywire The Bub 2017
– Haywire Vintage Bub 2014
– Haywire Garnet Valley Ranch Chardonnay
– Haywire Switchback Pinot Gris 2020
– Haywire Switchback Pinot Gris 2021
– Haywire Gamay Rosé
– Haywire Secrest Mountain Gamay
– Haywire Garnet Valley Ranch Pinot Noir
This event is sponsored by Okanagan Crush Pad
Sunday, November 13 – Culinary Stage – Organic Ocean’s Chef Julian Bond’s Hangover Brunch!
‘Pick Me Up’ Smoothie – A chilled blend of BC Blueberries, Fresh Spinach, Turmeric, Ginger & Fresh Squeezed Apple juice with Banana Ice-cream, finished with Apple Pie Moonshine (The optional Hair of the dog)
Maple Bacon and Gruyere Cheese Egg Bites Chives and BC Free Range Eggs
Waffle Iron Shredded Potato Wedges Caramelized Onion & Homemade Ketchup
Kedgeree (the perfect breakfast) A Spiced Rice and Smoked Herring side dish that combines heritage of Indian & Britain to make a scrumptious Breakfast
Julian Bond – BC Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee and the inaugural recipient of Vancouver Magazine’s Mentorship Award, Chef Julian Bond has mentored well over 3000 culinary arts graduates with his most recent role of Executive Chef and Vice President of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. Look forward to news of his newest project coming to GLV soon.
Cornucopia November 26-27
Saturday, November 26 – Drink Seminar at Whistler’s Aava Hotel – Tour de France with Samantha Rahn
From 2 pm -3:15 pm One of our favourite presenters, the knowledgeable Samantha Rahn will dish on all things French in this seminar at the Aava Hotel.
Saturday, November 26 – Cornucopia Fall Feast
For those looking to combine opening weekend at Whistler Blackcomb with culinary adventure, grab a seat at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre’s Cornucopia Fall Feast on Saturday, November 26, where a culinary journey will be brought to life through authentic Indigenous cultural sharing, blending storytelling, a traditional shared feast and Spo7ez Performers in regalia sharing songs from Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation. Join Cultural Ambassadors on a guided tour of the Museum followed by an exquisite long-table culinary experience in the Great Hall. Indigenous-inspired cuisine celebrates the fall season with a fresh menu.
Cranberry-Rosemary Bannock
Kale Salad with Apples, Hazelnuts and Spruce tip dressing
Smoked Trout with House Pickles
Crab and Corn Fritters
Carrots with Creamed Garlic
Potato and Yam Rosti
Roast Bison Bavette with Cheeks and Tomato Jus
Blueberry Bannock Pudding with Berry Compote and Xusem Chantilly
Sunday, November 27 – Drink Seminar at Whistler’s Aava Hotel – That’s a Wrap Seminar with Samantha Rahn
From 2 pm -3:15 pm One of our favourite presenters, the knowledgeable Samantha Rahn, will present this seminar at the Aava Hotel. Details to come
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