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Cornucopia

Cornucopia, Whistler’s Favourite Fall Festival Returns this November

 mywinepal  September 6, 2022

I am glad that our world is getting back to “normal”, as COVID I hope tapers off. This will be the second year for Cornucopia post-COVID. The latest announcement from the organizers follows.~~~ Whistler, B.C. – Cornucopia, Whistler’s annual celebration of food and drink, returns for its 26th year this November 2022. Blending Signature Events with fresh experiences, this year’s festival…

Australia’s Rathbone Wine Group at Cornucopia 2021

Cornucopia 2021 Drink Seminar: Riding the Cool-Climate Wave: Australia’s Rathbone Wine Group

 mywinepal  November 9, 2021

No cute animal wine labels on these wines from Australia.  I attended the Cool-Climate Wave at Cornucopia featuring the wines of Yering Station and Xanadu by the Rathbone Wine Group. Rathbone’s Douglas Elliott leads this guided tasting of select wines from the family-owned wineries. There were five Chardonnay, two Cabernet Sauvignon, one Shiraz, and one Pinot Noir for us to…

Cornucopia web page

Don’t Forget That Cornucopia 2021 Starts on Nov 4!

 mywinepal  November 4, 2021

With most of us vaccinated against COVID, events are more accessible, such as Cornucopia that starts in Whistler, BC today.  The capacity of events is not at 100% to help keep us safe, but you can still attend events if you buy your tickets soon.  Here is the list of the events for you to consider and hopefully attend for…

Whistler Cornucopia logo

Cornucopia: A Festival for all Budgets

 mywinepal  October 25, 2019

In case you haven’t heard about or have not yet attended Cornucopia in Whistler over a past November, here is a press release by the Festival for you about various events they offer.  The weekend tastings and seminars are very good.  Enjoy. ~~~ Whistler, B.C. – Whether a savvy-shopper or a high-roller, Cornucopia, presented by BlueShore Financial is teeming with a selection of…

Quick Review: Samantha Canyonview Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

 mywinepal  December 31, 2015

Here is my last wine review for 2015.  It has been an amazing year of trying wines from around the world, and meeting with wine makers from around the world.  BC’s winery list continues to grow, and winery regions as well.  I look forward to what surprises 2016 will offer us.  Happy New Year with much prosperity to all my…

Cornucopia guide book

My First Two Days at Cornucopia 2015

 mywinepal  November 10, 2015

Cornucopia weekends are chock full of activities; tasting room events, like Cellar Door Grand Tasting, and seminars like “Stars of South Africa“.  I was able to attend these two events, and would like to share my experience with you, and maybe get you interested to sign up for this upcoming weekend at Cornucopia in Whistler. Cellar Door Grand Tasting What…