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The 11th Annual Icewine Festival is one of the most
highly regarded intimate and exciting wine festivals.
 Sun Peaks Resort and the Okanagan Wine Festivals—presented by Valley First —are pleased to present this unique wine festival that is a wonderful marriage of wine, food, and outdoor recreation. Sun Peaks Resort is known for its picturesque alpine village and world renowned dry powder. When combined with world famous Icewines and Late Harvest wines from Okanagan Wine Country, this festival is a truly memorable Canadian winter getaway.
Download the 2009 Icewine Brochure (PDF, 2.3MB)
Icewine Getaway Packages
To book your 2009 Icewine Festival Vacation please call Central Reservations at
1-800-807-3257, or book online!
Rediscover Winter and Wine
STARTING FROM $539 PER PERSON*
The 11th Annual Icewine Festival is one of the most highly regarded intimate and exciting wine festivals,and it all begins Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Sun Peaks Resort! Enjoy four nights accommodation and four days of skiing for two adults, plus an event credit of $250 to spend on festival events of your choice!
*Package pricing is per person based on double occupancy in our best value hotel room or studio. Package pricing is based on two adults skiing for four days. Upgrades are also available. Rates are subject to availability, plus applicable taxes, and may change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Valid Monday January 12, 2009 to Sunday January 18, 2009. |
Create Your Own Winter Wine Adventure
ACCOMMODATIONS FROM $139 PER NIGHT*
Build your own Icewine Festival package with accommodations starting from $139 per night. Stay two or more nights and add three or more festival events for each person to receive an Icewine Welcome package!
*Advertised pricing is based on double occupancy in our best value hotel room or studio. Upgrades are also available. Rates are subject to availability, plus applicable taxes, and may change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Valid Monday January 12, 2009 to Sunday January 18, 2009. |
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
Taste of Sun Peaks |
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| 6:30–8:00PM |
DELTA SUN PEAKS |
$60 |
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| Join us to sample the culinary talents from Sun Peaks chefs who will pair unique menu creations with specifi cally chosen wines from Okanagan Wine Country. Discuss why the wines go with certain foods, sample some unique cheeses from the Dairy Farmers of Canada and share in the recipes! Relax with live music as you mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts from around the world in one of the finest destination resort hotels in Canada. |
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
All You Need Is Cheese… for Dessert |
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| 1:00–3:00PM |
DELTA SUN PEAKS |
$40 |
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| Tease your taste buds when you pair Aged Cheddar, Aged Gouda, and of course Blue Cheeses with some of the finest dessert wines in the Okanagan. |
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| Magic of Dessert & Wine |
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| 4:00–6:00PM |
DELTA SUN PEAKS |
$45 |
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| In its eleventh year, the annual Dessert and Wine competition will pit Sun Peaks Chefs against each other to see who can create the best dessert with an Icewine or Late Harvest wine. Live out your culinary fantasy; taste all the offerings and sample the wines used as ingredients in each dessert. You are the judge! Talk with the chefs to learn their secrets and vote for your favourite pairing. |
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| Winemasters’ Dinners |
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| 6:30PM RECEPTION, 7:00PM DINNER |
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Meet the winemakers and embark on an epic journey that will elevate your senses as you are guided through courses of gourmet food and flights of extraordinary wines. Participating Sun Peaks restaurants are paired with Okanagan wineries to bring you a delightful evening of fine food and exquisite wine.
The Steakhouse (Fine Dining) $120.00
Wineries: Twisted Tree Vineyards and Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Chopstixx (Asian Cuisine) $100.00
Wineries: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and Sumac Ridge Estate Winery |
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
All You Need Is Cheese… With a Vintage New Year |
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| 12:00–1:30PM |
DELTA SUN PEAKS |
$40 |
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| Join the Dairy Farmers of Canada and Okanagan Wine Festival for a retrospective tasting of current and past vintage Okanagan wines paired with some of Canada's finest and newest cheeses featuring Beaufort, Champfleury, and Castle Blue. |
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| Icewines & Nothing More |
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| 2:30–4:00PM |
DELTA SUN PEAKS |
$45 |
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| Okanagan’s liquid gold, with its unique intensity of aromas and flavours, is the sole focus of this extraordinary seminar. Join our wine expert to compare the difference between selected wines and understand why Icewine is considered the ultimate among Canadian wines. |
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| Winemasters’ Dinners |
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| 6:30PM RECEPTION, 7:00PM DINNER |
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Delta Sun Peaks Resort (Fine Dining) $120.00
Wineries: Mission Hill Family Estate and Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery
Sunburst Lodge Fondue & Torchlight Descent $90.00
Wineries: St. Hubertus Estate Winery |
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
Sinful Chocolate & Heavenly Wine |
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| 12:00–1:30PM |
DELTA SUN PEAKS |
$40 |
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| Join our wine expert Paul Clark for a tasty matching of chocolate with his favourite wines. From light chocolate to rich dark chocolate, there is always a match for chocolate and wine that is perfect for your palate. |
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| Taste the Aromas of Coffee & Wine with Starbucks |
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| 2:30–4:00PM |
DELTA SUN PEAKS |
$40 |
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| Perfect the pairing of coffee with wine to ensure the end of every meal is a delight to your senses. Join your hosts from the local Starbucks and the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society, as they introduce six different roasts and pair them with six fabulous wines from the Okanagan. Who says you can’t drink coffee with wine? |
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| The Sun Peaks Progressive Tasting |
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| 6:00–9:00PM |
SUN PEAKS VILLAGE |
$60 |
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| The flagship of the Icewine Festival, this tasting will combine cool wines, crisp mountain air, and good company to create warm and wonderful memories of a Canadian winter. Wander around this charming alpine village, tasting amazing wines from over twenty wineries and enjoying a romantic winter evening. |
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| Medal Winners Tasting |
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| 7:00–9:00PM |
DELTA SUN PEAKS |
$85 |
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| This event is sure to elevate tastings to a new level! Join leading Okanagan wine experts and Executive Chef, David Tombs, as award winning wines from the prestigious 2008 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Wine Judging Competition are paired with seasonally inspired small plates. Designed to accentuate flavours, this combination of limited availability wines and gourmet tapas make this event a rare treat. |
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
The Icewine Brunch |
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| 10:00AM–1:00PM |
DELTA SUN PEAKS |
$55 |
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| Top off the week’s festivities at the Icewine Festival Brunch featuring unique tastes of the West Coast and wines from famous Okanagan wineries. Join Executive Chef David Tombs for a culinary journey enhanced by award winning wines. |
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