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Saturday, November 01, 2008 from 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM (PT)
"Red and White and All That Sparkles" a unique Wine and Food Tasting Adventure Fundraising Party
ANY TICKETS PURCHASED NOW WILL BE AT WILL CALL AT THE BASE OF GROUSE MOUNTAIN AT CHECK IN. ONLINE TICKET SALES CLOSE AT 4PM - IF AFTER 4PM PLEASE CALL LORA AT 778-991-6069 ONLINE TICKETS ARE NOW CLOSED. YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS AT 778 991 6069. ANY TICKETS WILL BE AT WILL CALL AT THE BASE OF GROUSE MOUNTAIN AT CHECK IN.
“Red and White and All That Sparkles" a unique Wine and Food Tasting Adventure Fundraising Party at Grouse Mountain Hosted by: 95 Crave's “Nat Hunter & Drew Savage” Situated at the top of spectacular Grouse Mountain, 350 guests ride up to the Peak of Vancouver and enter the enchanting Lupins restaurant at the heart of the Alpine Lodge. Here, surrounded by breath taking views, our acclaimed "Wine on the Mountain" wine and food pairing fundraising party, benefiting the Adoptive Families Association of BC, begins. Our fabulous wine affair is not just for the most experienced of palettes; whether you’re a connoisseur or not, you can indulge your senses tasting wine from around the world and have fun taking part in a “People’s Choice” for the best wine. Highlights include live music with The Glenn Riley Quartet and special guest Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, tantalizing hors d'oeuvres presented by Grouse Mountain’s award winning Chef Dino. A premium Silent Auction presented by Scotiabank, a Distinct Wine Auction with exclusive wines presented by Fire Fly Fine Wines and Ales and the back by popular demand Live Auction “Wall of Wine” presented by Artisan Wine Company and Custom Cellars, a wine lover’s dream package with over 100 bottles of award winning wines with your very own wine cellar. Our popular Trip Raffle is back with an Okanagan Wine Adventure for 4 and a Wine Whistler Excursion for 2. New this year, is a dynamic sabering show with house wine and the not to be missed “Chocolate Cellar.” Grouse Mountain's wine experts will be on hand all evening as you seek out your perfect wine and food pairing. As a special bonus, all tickets include a chance to win a private and exclusive tasting with Grouse Mountain’s Head Sommelier where 24 lucky winners will learn to taste like a professional while exploring a range of wine styles. Don’t miss out on this year’s exciting theme “Red and White and All That Sparkles” featuring: Fine red and white wines from around the world paired with food by Grouse Mountain’s award winning chef. Food and wine tasting adventures with Sparkling Beverages, Chocolates, Sake Tastings, Ciders, Ports, Champagnes, Fine Ales, Puddifoots Specialty Glassware, Decadent Crackers, Unique Cheeses and more. Special guests, Senator Larry Campbell and John Schreiner BC’s very own wine expert. Tickets are limited and sell out each year. BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Saturday eve November 1st $150 per ticket (approx. $50 of ticket is tax receiptable) Purchase Online: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/156946431 Phone: 604.320.7330 ext 122 Email: events@bcadoption.com. Wine on the Mountain Pairing Line Up: Sake & Oyster Tasting - That’s Life Gourmet Grouse Mountain - Fresh Shucked Pacific Oysters mignonette, fresh horseradish, hijiki nomono Cider Tasting - Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse Grouse Mountain - Chestnut Honey Braised Pork Belly (on mini buns) tomato star anise relish, apple soubise, appenzeller cheese Risotto Meets Wine: - Authentic Wines Grouse Mountain - Hubbard Squash Risotto amaretti, white truffle oil, sage brown butter Ahi Tuna Pairings: The Seacove Group Grouse Mountain - Basil & Sun-Dried Tomato Crusted Ahi Tuna caponatta, crisp sopressa salami Deuce Restaurant: Ganton and Larsen Prospect Winery Smoked duck with gooseberries and blackcurrant-port reduction, Hummus and flat bread, skewered caprese insalata, blueberry-lemon cheese cake Heavenly Chocolate Crepes: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Grouse Mountain - Profiteroles ,crème patisserie served with warm dark & white chocolate and spiced pears Wine Tasting 101: house wine and Liberty Wine Merchants Traditional Bread Pairings – WineQuest Terra Breads - Pecan Fruit Crisps, Fig Anise, Cranberry Pistachio, Green Olive & French Wine Cracker Tastings - Vincor Canada Gone Crackers – Parmesan and Rosemary, Blue Cheese and Pepper, Olive Oil and Pepper, Roasted Shallot and Herb, Undressed Decadent Chocolate Pairings – Peacock & Martin Chocolate Arts – Framboise and Hazelnut Praline Artisan Cheese Pairings - Stile Wines Mount Pleasant Cheese Blue Ermite, Bleu Benedictine, Blossom Blue, Le Hercule, Douanier, Frere Jacques, Capri Bianca, Chevre Noir, Saltspring Island Montana, Farmhouse Goat Brie Specialty Cheese & Wine - Conch y Toro Whole Foods Market - Farm House Natural Cheese Gouda- Agassiz, BC, Gouda Parrano – Holland, Piave - Italy The Magic of Stemware – Pacific Breeze Winery Puddifoots Stemware Figmint Restaurant - Firefly Fine Wines and Ales Scallop and Lime Tartar with Vanilla & 8th Generation Riesling Roasted Duck Breast with Hazelnuts and Black Berry Gastrique & San Biagio Barbera d’Alba Char Caviar on “Toast” & Brut Gold Label-Blue Mountain FigMint Chocolate and Truffle Brownies & Swans Riley’s Scotch Ale
AFTER 4 pm…
__________________________________________________________________________ To view photos and videos of the event please visit our facebook site at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=23198707103 For more information please visit our website www.bcadoption.com
***All ticket sales are final, and non-refundable. In the case that you are unable to attend, tickets ARE transferable***
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Via MichelinAFABC is a non-profit organization that provides province-wide support services and information to people who are beginning to think about adoption, people who have decided to adopt, and those who have already had a child or children join their family. AFABC also plays a significant role in promoting awareness of the thousands of BC children in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development, who are waiting for a family.
AFABC was started around a kitchen table in 1977 by a small group of adoptive parents who needed to share ideas, information, and support.
For further information about our support services and available workshops, please visit our website at www.bcadopt.com.
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