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Vino Novello

Nov 22, 2003

By Catherine Barr

 

Whistler is a second home to many North Shore residents who can be seen partaking in a number of summer and winter activities.

Last weekend, it was time to welcome winter as the ski hills opened and so did the wine bottles. "Vino Novello", which is the brainchild of North Van's Elaine Henderson, was started at the Chateau Whistler over 10 years ago as a fundraiser for the Sunnyhill Foundation for Children. This year guests gathered for fun and paid tribute to years past by celebrating in true Italian style. Fantastico!

And earlier this month, even more North Shore residents wend their way north for "Cornucopia - Whistler's Food and Wine Celebration". The three day event featured wine seminars, winemakers dinners, Crush - the gala tasting and various parties like Andre Saint-Jacques' famous champagne / wine rave at his beautiful Bearfood Bistro location. Cheers to everyone.

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PICT0075.jpg 		Maxine Burrows and Larry Luongo hosted a very trendy olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting before dinner.
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PICT0076.jpg 		Always stylish, Giorgio's menswear owner Terry Sklavenitis and wife Sandy prepared to dine on prosciutto and pasta.
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PICT0079.jpg 		West Van's John and Karen McPhail have now been back for close to a year after having spent time living in Australia.
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PICT0083.jpg 		Bravo and thanks to generous hosts Elaine Henderson and hubby Ross who always know the value of a good vintage, good food and great friends.
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PICT0084.jpg 		Cheers to Lianne and Rex Panther, of North Van's Brougham Interiors. Their new store location means they are just as popular as ever.
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PICT0085.jpg 		Working and living on the North Shore is all part of the good life for Bob and Leigh Vickerstaff who toasted the occasion at the Chateau.
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