Cornucopia: Whistler wine journey takes off

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Whistler, B.C. – From Argentina to Spain, the Napa Valley, Sonoma County and Canada to South Africa and New Zealand, Cornucopia takes wine lovers on a whirlwind weekend world tour, all without leaving the resort.

Celebrating its 15^th year, the 2011 festival, Whistler’s celebration of wine and food, includes a series of wine seminars exploring the flavours of top wine regions around the globe. Cornucopia takes place November 10-13 with wine seminars throughout the weekend.

Kicking it off on Friday at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is Natalie MacLean, Canadian sommelier and wine writer, who will lead guests through an incredible wine tasting while unveiling her latest book, Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Bottles. She’ll provide tips on finding the best under-priced wines while sharing inside stories of her travels. Named the world’s best drink writer at the World Food Media Awards, MacLean will lead seminar participants through eight countries, featuring 15 wines. Space is limited for this headline event.

On Saturday, explore Argentina, the world’s fifth largest wine producer. The More than Malbec seminar features wine educator Iain Philip and Master of Wine Barbara Philip, introducing guests to the range of high-quality, good value wines of Argentina.

Also on Saturday, Daenna Van Mulligen demonstrates how it’s never too early for wine while introducing a variety of wines which make great pairings for breakfast or brunch with The Diva Dishes on Breakfast Bubble & Others.

Va Va Va Vinha celebrates Spain with wine educators Keith Nicholson and Paul Watkin showcasing the diverse and intriguing flavours of a nation with more than 6,000 years of wine history.

David Sanders and Peter Lindenlaub present Seeing Caymus Wines Through Riedel Glasses on Saturday afternoon. This seminar offers guests the opportunity to experience premium wines from Napa Valley’s Caymus winery in varietal specific crystal glasses by Riedel. The tasting includes five varietals in six different glasses. The seminar is fun and educational and the glasses are yours to keep.

Jet-setting Shiraz  features Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris, co-owners of housewine.ca who will compare, contrast and demystify this varietal.

Chef and wine expert DJ Kearney presents Modern South Africa, exploring that nation’s great value wines which are experience a popularity surge among North American wine lovers. Kearney will demonstrate how South Africa, a country whose winemaking history dates back more than 350 years, has pursued success by embracing technology and becoming a leader in environmental sustainability.

Presenter Daenna Van Mulligen will share her discoveries from New Zealand in the Explore New Zealand’s Diversity 
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