Whistler Cornucopia 2005

[Izzy]

what is must during cornucopia

[Daddy-A]

HERE is a discussion of last year's evet. You can also check out the Cornucopia Web Site.

Anybody with any inside info for this year's event?

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[Izzy]

I know were I am going

[Andrew Morrison]

I'm up there from Thursday to Sunday. Looking forward to it!

[Daddy-A]

Apparently, there is a story on Cornucopia in today's Province. Unwind section ... Page b5

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[Andrew Morrison]

Anyone else going up?

[Lancelot]

I'll be there for Thursday events

Trade Tasting at the Telus Conference Center 1.30-4.00

Washington Wine Commission Open House 4.00-5.30

Serious Tasting For the Serious Set 5.30-8.00

and Battle of the Sexes on Friday. I'm bringing the white flag as I fully expect the women to kick our butts.

[Wendy DeBord]

Have they opened for the season yet? I can't wait to go back to Whistler!!!!!!

[jhiroshi]

Have they opened for the season yet? I can't wait to go back to Whistler!!!!!!

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They have indeed. Blackcomb was open this weekend and opens again next weekend. The official opening is Nov.24 or thereabouts.

I'll be up there too but don't know what events I'll be attending.

James

[Edible Vancouver]

I will be up there from Thursday through Sunday as well hitting as many different events as possible.

[Oyster Guy]

Food seminars are very weak at Cornucopia this year and personally, not worth the price they are asking to attend.

I would stick to the wine seminars with the exception of Anna Olson's seminar.

Myself, I will be working the Masquarave event at the Bearfoot on Friday and their Winemaker's dinner on Saturday.

If any of you egullet people are attending, come and say hi.

I will be the one shucking oysters (duh) at both events and would love to meet any and all of you.

Keep on shucking

Oyster Guy

[Wojo]

I've bought tickets for Crush on Friday night. I note that it, along with a number of other events, is sold out. I was a bit concerned on the weekend when a friend informed me that we only had an hour to eat and drink. That would be an extreme challenge even for glutton. As it turns out, the VIPs get a chance to clean up the wine and food before the great, unwashed masses are allowed in for 2.5 hours. Phew! Two-and-a-half hours is all I need.

Both Araxi and Bearfoot Bistro sound like fun events. However, I can't afford to attend either of these events in addition to Crush. I would love to read some reviews, though.

I’ll see what else in on when I’m up there. I actually hope to get some skiing in on Saturday. It could be quiet on the hills if everyone is hung over.

[Andrew Morrison]

Waiterblog has been having some server troubles for the last week, but I hope to have it up and running by this Thursday so I can blog my misadventures at Cornucopia (that is, should anyone care to read what will likely turn out to be disjointed wine-soaked drivel). If you make it up there, I'll be in the bar.

Edited November 7, 2005 by Andrew Morrison (log)

[Memo]

...I can blog my misadventures at Cornucopia (that is, should anyone care to read what will likely turn out to be disjointed wine-soaked drivel).  If you make it up there, I'll be in the bar.

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Isn't cornucopia another word for "in my cups"?

Memo

[Daddy-A]

Received this email from Kirk Shaw at Bearfoot Bistro and thought I'd pass it along to you here ...

E-gulleters who may be attending Cornucopia this week-end and may be interested in products being poured at The Masqerave at the Bearfoot on Friday evening.  I am going to give you a quick run down on what will be poured at the event;

From Mr.Claus Jensen his most excellent Bacio Divino and his neighbor's Conundrum.  Ray Signerello will be pouring Signerello&Edge. Accompaning him will be Mr Segal with Quinta do val Maria as well as Quinta do Vallado.  Our good friends from Vincor will grace us with the Naked Grapes along with the public release of the 03 Osoyoos Larose to washed down with a little Zonte. 

Piper will be out in force as well as a bit of Pommery Cuvee Louise after a sip of their Pop.  You will be greeted by the Mumm's Napa twins of the Cuvee Napa and the M to accompany treats from Zen sushi off nubile young servers.  The Select gang who are making Saturday nights festivities possible will provide Mini Domain Chandons as well as Moet Brut and Rose with a bit of Hennesy to keep it real. 

Westbanker's Mark Anthony will be in the house with Mission Hill ,Yalumba and Rodney Strong and leading the barley pop parade with Corona to be accompannied by  Stella and Kronenburg.  Should the ales fail you be sure to check a Sky and Nevan or toss some Base into the mix to keep the energy level up in order to sample Some of Chef Melissa Craig's delectable party favors to be suplemented by our partners at Ric's Grill where the revelers may refuel and catch their breath before checking out Bill's to imbide in Brookers martini's and the soulful sounds of Peacefrog and Vinyl Richie. 

Thomas Perin will be in attendance to show Ville Ferme as well as big brother Chateau Beaucastel.  To keep refreshed Erocia will be pouring as well as Brut and Rose from Nicolas Fuette with a bit of Cava from Segura Viduas.  Burrowing Owl's merlot and chardonnay will be complemented by Californian cousins Curvison chard and pinot.  To accompany a visit to our chocolat girl one may need a bracing shot of frozen Kettle one or a glass of Beringer spakling zinfandel or Seaview's sparkling shiraz. 

Kids be sure to take full advantage to rehydrate at our many Evian stations spread throughout the venue. 

Hope this helps any of you on the fence to make the trek to enjoy this and the many other events planned for Cornucopia in Whistler begining Wednesday evening with the annual House party.  Hope this may be of some help as there did not seem to be too much on this years event on the post as yet.

Sincerly yours,

Kirk Shaw

Wine Director

Bearfoot Bistro

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[FannyBay]

"Westbanker's Mark Anthony will be in the house with Mission Hill ,Yalumba and Rodney Strong"

Kirk, do you mean Westbanker's Anthony Von Mandel? Mark Anthony is married to JLo

[FannyBay]

Does anyone know if Apres opened up again? Who owns it and what it's like? I heard good things about it when it opened but then I heard it closed.

[Andrew Morrison]

I'll be at table (or under it) in Araxi on Friday and Saturday nights, but am open to lunch suggestions away from the crowds. Is that even possible?

[Andrew Morrison]

Greetings from the Chateau Whistler! I'm back online and blogging. Wish you were here.

[Andrew Morrison]

Damn website is up and then it messes up again. Egads.

In any event, I've had some fun today. Bumped into Keith Nicholson from Nu setting up for the Canadian Heroes tasting of B.C. and Ontario wines. Tom Doughty is up here, too (as are Gismondi and Pawsey). Haven't seen Jamie Maw but did a twirl around the trade tasting with the lovely and talented lauraf.

I really wanted to have lunch at Apres, but they weren't open. Same with Umbertos, Quattro, and Araxi. Ended up chowing down on Kung Pao at Earl's which was totally packed with a gortex crowd of nubiles all rosy-cheeked and lovely. I'm now dangerously over-carbed and araring to get silly.

I'm back at the Chateau now. The hotel is getting swamped with some serious weekend traffic. The snow has been falling like mad so there are lots of people carrying boards and skis about. I'm always underdressed for every occasion, and I've failed miserably as far as winter gear is concerned. I'm wearing jeans, a sweatshirt, and desert boots. Smart.

Crush starts in a couple of hours, and then over to Bearfoot and Araxi. I'll report back here afterwards if I am sober enough.

Wish you were all here.

Edited November 12, 2005 by Andrew Morrison (log)

[kurtisk]

Damn website is up and then it messes up again. Egads.

In any event, I've had some fun today. Bumped into Keith Nicholson from Nu setting up for the Canadian Heroes tasting of B.C. and Ontario wines. Tom Doughty is up here, too (as are Gismondi and Pawsey). Haven't seen Jamie Maw but did a twirl around the trade tasting with the lovely and talented lauraf.

I really wanted to have lunch at Apres, but they weren't open. Same with Umbertos, Quattro, and Araxi. Ended up chowing down on Kung Pao at Earl's which was totally packed with a gortex crowd of nubiles all rosy-cheeked and lovely. I'm now dangerously over-carbed and araring to get silly.

I'm back at the Chateau now. The hotel is getting swamped with some serious weekend traffic. The snow has been falling like mad so there are lots of people carrying boards and skis about. I'm always underdressed for every occasion, and I've failed miserably as far as winter gear is concerned. I'm wearing jeans, a sweatshirt, and desert boots. Smart.

Crush starts in a couple of hours, and then over to Bearfoot and Araxi. I'll report back here afterwards if I am sober enough.

Wish you were all here. 

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<sigh>

k.

[Oyster Guy]

I am about to go and set up my oyster shucking station at what could prove to be the party of the century at the Bearfoot Bistro.

I, too will give you a rundown on how events went once I recover enough to use my keyboard again.

"Naked ladies and a bottle of wine, Mama....."

Keep on shucking

Oyster Guy

[Andrew Morrison]

Too bad about the damn tigers...

[Chef Metcalf]

^Just make sure you get a picture of the white roses in penis-shaped ice sculptures.

Edited November 12, 2005 by Chef Metcalf (log)

[Memo]

I am about to go and set up my oyster shucking station at what could prove to be the party of the century at the Bearfoot Bistro.

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Hombre de ostion:

Please, please - while you're at the Bearfoot, can you check out the Jamon Iberico on their menu?

They're the only restaurant in North America selling this stuff.

What (price) are they selling it for?

How are they serving it?

If you have the chance to try it - or are even interested/inclined to try it - please do add to your report.

Gracias,

Memo