Jan. 16, 2007 - Issue #587: Mermaid Tales

Dish Weekly

Food & Wine in Jasper The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge EPICurean Food & Wine Festival starts with the colourful Stomp! opening reception and market square on Fri, Feb 2, and concludes with a lavish Sunday brunch on Feb 4. The complete event package also includes two nights’ accommodation, a full program of tastings and demonstrations, Saturday breakfast and lunch, the gala dinner followed by a Winter Gold ice wine reception and various Sunday morning activities starting at $1 298 per couple. Visit fairmont.com/jasper/ for details.

How to Taste Wines Bin 104 is offering two series of courses on wine tasting, both run by certified Sommelier Morris Lemire. The introductory course ($175) features six Tuesday-night tastings to build a solid understanding of what makes a good wine. The intermediate course ($200) runs five Monday nights with an optional sixth session of a gourmet food and wine dinner at Packrat Louie’s ($85). Wine newbies, collectors and enthusiasts: learn how to get the best wine for your dollar. Visit bin104.com or call 436.8850.


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