Sun Peaks Resort and the Okanagan Wine Festival Society – presented by American Express – are pleased to invite you to take part in what will truly be a memorable experience:, the 10th Annual Icewine Festival at Sun Peaks Resort from January 14 to 19, 2008.

This intimate, elegant event has become one of the most highly acclaimed wine festivals in Canada. Set against the backdrop of British Columbia’s second largest ski area and the picturesque village of Sun Peaks, the Icewine Festival celebrates glorious wine, beautiful food, and endless recreation options.

Choose from an array of package options with three and four night stays including seminars, skiing, and accommodations.
 
Monday, January 14 to Thursday, January 17
Sun Peaks Wine and Dine
From $39.95 at select restaurants throughout the Village.
Dine at select restaurants throughout the village on specially prepared menus in honour of the 10th anniversary of the annual Icewine Festival at Sun Peaks Resort. These gourmet prix-fixe menus will highlight culinary cuisine and hand picked flights of wine from select wineries of the Okanagan Wine Country. Join the chefs throughout the week and the finest gastronomy Sun Peaks has to offer.
 
Tuesday, January 15
Taste of Sun Peaks
7:00pm – 8:30pm at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel - $60.00
Join the Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel as they host chefs from around the Sun Peaks Village for an evening of food and wine sampling. Enjoy unique culinary creations paired with select wines and Icewines from the Okanagan Wine Country. Discuss why wines balance certain foods, sample some unique British Columbia cheeses and share in the recipes! Live music adds to the celebration as you sample, sip, and mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts from around the world in the only four-diamond resort in BC’s interior.
 
Wednesday, January 16
Magic of Dessert and Icewine
2:30pm – 4:00pm at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel - $45.00
If you have a sweet tooth, this is the event for you. The 10th annual Magic of Dessert and Icewine competition features chefs from Sun Peaks and the interior of British Columbia as they prepare delectable creations made with an Icewine or Late Harvest wine. Sample the desserts and the Icewines used in each recipe, chat with the chefs about their concoction and vote for your favourite pairing. This event is sure to deliver a natural alpine sugar high!
 
Wednesday, January 16
Winemaster’s Dinners
6:30pm Reception, 7:00pm Dinner
This is the event that food and wine connoisseurs flock to, and with limited availability be sure to book early! The Winemaster’s Dinners feature the art of culinary preparations and wine pairing. Embark on an epic journey and elevate your senses as you are guided through courses of gourmet food and flights of extraordinary wines of the Okanagan.

Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel – Fine Dining $120
Wineries: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards & Calona Vineyards

Servus on Creekside – Fine Dining $120
Wineries: Rollingdale Winery & Summerhill Pyramid Winery
 
Thursday, January 17
Ultimate Taste Experience with the Dairy Farmers of Canada
12:00pm – 1:30pm at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel - $40.00
Tempt your taste buds with imaginative pairings of aged cheeses like Triple Cream Brie, Gouda, Cheddar, and stunning Blue Cheeses with the nectar of Late Harvest and Icewines. The Dairy Farmers of Canada present their ever popular seminar, which partners a range of World Class Canadian Cheeses with the delicious Okanagan Late Harvest and Icewines.
 
Thursday, January 17
British Columbia Dessert Wines
2:30pm – 4:00pm at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel - $40.00
Let our wine expert lead you through the tasting and discussion of Late Harvest Wines and the Okanagan’s top Icewines. Compare the differences between the wines and learn why Canadian Icewines are celebrated and awarded internationally for their unique intensity of aromas and flavours.
 
Thursday, January 17
Winemasters’ Dinners
6:30pm Reception, 7:00pm Dinner
This is the event that food and wine connoisseurs flock to, and with limited availability be sure to book early! The Winemaster’s Dinners feature the art of culinary preparations and wine pairing. Embark on an epic journey and elevate your senses as you are guided through courses of gourmet food and flights of extraordinary wines of the Okanagan.

Steakhouse at Sun Peaks Lodge – Fine Dining $120.00
Wineries: Hester Creek Estate Winery & Sumac Ridge Estate Winery

The Sunburst Lodge Fondue and Torchlight Descent – Fondue $65.00
Winery: St. Hubertus Estate Winery

Please note this event takes place on the mountain and all participants must be able to ski or board down after the meal. Snow limos are available on a limited basis.
 
Friday, January 18
Sinful Chocolate and Heavenly Wine
12:00pm – 1:30pm at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel - $40.00
If you think eating chocolate alone is a decadent indulgence, add in wine and elevate the experience to a whole new level! Join wine expert Paul Clark for the sumptuous union of chocolate and wine. From light milk chocolate to rich dark chocolate, there is always a match for sinful chocolate and heavenly wine that is perfect for your palate.
 
Friday, January 18
NEW SEMINAR! - Coffee and Delectable Port Style Wines
2:30pm – 4:00pm at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel - $40.00
An exceptional meal should be a celebration from start to finish. To learn how you can really impress your guests for your next dinner party’s finale, join Roger Gillespie from See Ya Later Ranch and Sumac Ridge Estate Winery along with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, as they delight you with a stunning array of unique Okanagan port style wines. Sample from an array of complimentary flavours including a variety of freshly brewed coffees and delectable chocolates from Sun Peaks’ own Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
 
Friday, January 18
The Sun Peaks Progressive Tasting
6:00pm – 9:00pm throughout the Sun Peaks Village - $55.00
This signature Icewine Festival event is the flagship of the entire week’s festivities. Gather your friends and family for an evening of adventure as you stroll through our charming alpine village discovering new and soon to be favourite Icewines and wine varietals. Exceptional wines, crisp mountain air, and good company create warm and wonderful memories of a Canadian winter. Over 20 wineries will be set up in different locations throughout Sun Peaks Resort, and guests will be treated to the Okanagan’s best wines, including our famous Icewines and Late Harvest wines.
 
Friday, January 18
Sip and Savour
6:00pm – 8:30pm at Mackdaddy’s Nightclub - $40.00
This exciting event will challenge your knowledge of Okanagan Wines and Canadian Cheeses. Partnered with the Dairy Farmers of Canada, six mystery wines, and cheeses will be presented for participants to conduct a fun filled blind tasting. Follow the clues to see if you can unlock the mystery of wine and cheese. This is an event for those who aren’t afraid to stimulate their senses.
 
Saturday, January 19
The Icewine Brunch with Award Winning Canadian Icewines
10:00am – 1:00pm at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel - $55.00
Enjoy a feast of West Coast favourites as Delta’s Chef Ian Riddick guides his team in a creation of culinary proportions. Paired with award winning Okanagan Wines this is a perfect way to round out a week of food and wine discovery. To compliment the fabulous cuisine enjoy the fine wines of the Okanagan, as well as award winning Icewines and Late Harvest Wines from Canada’s only all Canadian Icewine & Late Harvest Judging Competition.
 
Saturday, January 19
Medal Winners Tasting
3:00pm – 5:30pm at the Hearthstone Lodge, McGillivray Room - $55.00
Join us for a rare treat, as some of the Okanagan’s leading wine experts lead us through the tasting of award winning wines from the prestigious 2007 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Wine Judging Competition. Most of these wines have limited availability therefore this event is geared toward the wine aficionado who won’t want to miss the season’s best!
 
To book packages call Sun Peaks Central Reservations 1-800-807-3257.
10th Anniversary Package
$746.00 per person
* Four nights of accommodation
* Tuesday – Taste of Sun Peaks
* Wednesday – Magic of Dessert and Wine
* Wednesday or Thursday – One Winemaster’s Dinner of your choice
* Friday – Progressive Tasting
* Tickets to two seminars of your choice

 
Sip and Ski Package
$575.00 per person
* Three nights of accommodation
* Wednesday – “Magic of Dessert and Wine”
* Thursday – Winemaster’s Fondue Dinner at the Sunburst Lodge
* Friday – Sip and Savour
* Two days of skiing
 
Activity Package
$505.00 per person
* Three nights of accommodation
* Wednesday or Thursday – One Winemaster’s Dinner of your choice
* Thursday – Seminar of your choice
* Friday – Coffee and Port seminar
* Evening Sleigh Ride

Event Package
$270.00 per person
* Winemasters Dinner of your Choice
* Seminar of your Choice
* Progressive Tasting
* Snowshoe Tour
* Accommodation is not included with this package option
 
 
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