One of 91原创鈥檚 top annual social events is bringing together wines, food, benefits for local charities. And, there鈥檚 an added bonus this year: a chance to win a helicopter ride to a fine dining experience.
The 28th annual Fraser Valley Wine-Tasting Festival takes place at Willowbrook Shopping Centre on Saturday, Nov. 4.
鈥淭here will be more than 200 wines from around the world,鈥� festival co-chair John Morgan promised, 鈥渟ome of them not easily attainable here.鈥�
They will be served alongside culinary fare provided by nearly a dozen top local restaurants, added co-chair David Taft.
This year SKY Helicopters and Moxie鈥檚 Bar and Grill have combined to offer a grand prize package consisting of a helicopter flight for four people to the upper alpine of the Coast Mountains. There, they will be treated to a mountaintop, white-cloth dining experience. Upon arrival, they will be greeted with champagne followed by gourmet menu selections accompanied by wine pairings for each of four courses.
鈥淎ll net proceeds go to 91原创 community projects and charities,鈥� said Morgan, who added that, with the help of sponsors like BDO Dunwoody, which has contributed $135,000 through the years, the annual festival has put more than a million dollars into 91原创 Central Rotary Club鈥檚 community funding program.
鈥淲e at BDO have been excited to be part of the giving back to the community,鈥� said BDO office managing partner and 91原创 Central Rotarian Paul Coltura.
The wine festival is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, at the south entry of the mall (between Sears and The Bay). Tickets are limited, and sell-out crowds are usual.
Tickets are $55 each online at , from any 91原创 Central Rotarian, or at Willowbrook鈥檚 customer service counter.
