Showing posts with label tastings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tastings. Show all posts

Thursday, November 3, 2011

VINE AND DINE SOUTH AMERICA: CHILE AND ARGENTINA WITH HOST LINDA GARSON

A breathtaking view of the Andes
Photography courtesy Linda Garson

WHO: Host, Linda Garson

WHAT: Vine & Dine South America

WHERE: Chile & Argentina

WHEN: Feb. 24 - Mar. 7, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS:

• in-depth discovery of the winelands of Argentina and Chile.

• First-class accommodations in Santiago, Mendoza and Buenos Aires.

• private Wine tastings: Enjoy unique wine tastings. As you travel with
Linda, you will gain entry to wineries not open to the general public and obtain
special treatment and upgraded tastings wherever you visit!

• Fine dining: lunches and dinners are at top restaurants and wineries.

• Attend the opening of the wine harvest Festival: the largest wine
celebration in Argentina.

• Cooking class: instructed by top chef.

• Travel across the Andes to the Aconcagua Valley by double decker bus!

AT A GLANCE:

Feb. 24 /25 - FLIGHT TO SANTIAGO:
Arrive Santiago on Feb. 25. Transfer to the Kennedy Hotel, for 5 nights. Orientation meeting
and lunch, half day city tour & welcome dinner.
(Kennedy Hotel - 5nts, L, D)

Feb. 26 - SANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO:
Explore the bustling port city of Valparaiso: visit wineries in the Casablanca Valley, return
to Santiago for dinner.(B, L, D)

Feb. 27 - COLCHAGUA VALLEY: Enjoy two different winery experiences in the heart of
Chile’s wine country. (B,L)

Feb. 28/29 - MAIPO VALLEY: Explore the stunning Maipo Valley, best known for its well balanced red wines, visit several spectacular
wineries. (2B,2L,2D).

Mar.1 - SANTIAGO TO MENDOZA: Travel by double decker bus through the beautiful
Aconcagua Valley. Stop enroute for the amazing scenery and lunch at the Errazuriz
winery. Continue to Mendoza, your home for the next five nights. (Aconcagua Hotel or
similar - 5nts, B,L,D).

Mar.2/3/4/5 - MENDOZA: Enjoy wine tasting and lunches in several nearby wineries.
Experience the world famous Wine Harvest Festival. Partake in a cooking class. (4B, 3L,
3D).

Mar.6 - MENDOZA TO BUENOS AIRES:
Morning flight to Buenos Aires. Enjoy 1 night in this vibrant city, with a farewell dinner and Gala
evening of Tango. (Esplendor Hotel 1B,1D)

Mar. 7 - BUENOS AIRES HOME or extend your stay in magnificent Buenos Aires, Iguassu
Falls, or Patagonia - to name a few

CIVILIZED ADVENTURES:
1220 10th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0W7
T: (403) 205-4120 | 1-800-688-1804 (outside Calgary) | Fax: (403) 205-4121
info@civilizedadv.com
www.civilizedadv.com

www.vineanddine.ca

You may visit the Fall 2011 digital edition of City Style and Living magazine (also available in print) at the following address (follow the three simple steps to access the full magazine, online) :

1) go to http://www.citystyleandliving.com
2) click on the 'front cover' image, on the left hand side of your screen
3) to flip through the e-magazine, click on the bottom right hand corner
of the magazine, just as you would our print magazine!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

2011 CALGARY ROCKY MOUNTAIN WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL


What: The Calgary Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is back for two days of indulgence, marking this year as the biggest and tastiest on record. The Grand Tasting Hall will be bustling with more food and beverage exhibitors than ever before, leaving taste buds satisfied and craving more.

The Festival offers the opportunity to sample an extensive variety of wine, scotch, import beer, and premium spirits along with gourmet food samples from local restaurants and hotels. Liquor Depot will once again feature an on-site liquor store, where attendees can purchase their favourite finds from the night and Liquor Connect will also be available to demonstrate how LiquorConnect.com can help find sensational sips after the Festival.

Who: Food lovers, wine, spirit and beer enthusiasts will unite to indulge in a tasty selection of mouth-watering treats. Festival-goers can be sure to sample award-winning wines from several Wine Access International Value Wine Award (IVWA) winners. It’s a weekend of indulgence, relaxation and fun for those who are passionate about wine and food.

Why: To celebrate local restaurants, hotels, food, wine and unique spirits and provide Calgarians with an exclusive night of indulgence, sampling and savouring with friends, family and co-workers alike.

When:
Friday, October 14, 4-10 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 3-10 p.m.

Where: Stampede Park’s BMO Centre, Halls D & E

For ticket information visit: http://www.rockymountainwine.com/calgary.html
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