December 12th marks the official release date of new season red wines from the world renowned Okanagan Valley. And here better to mark the occasion than at beautiful Big White Ski Resort?

We’ll bring together some of the Okanagan’s finest wineries for an evening of sampling, food tasting, Christmas shopping and kids activities all in the heart of Big White—Canada’s largest totally ski-in and ski-out village.

Spend the day playing in our famous Champagne powder, followed by swirling and sipping the newest “Big Red” Okanagan wines from Gray Monk, Sandhill, Peller Estates, Fairview and many others. Rub elbows with the winemakers as they pour your glass and talk to you about their craft. Indulge in delicious food samples or book a dinner pairing at a Big White restaurant for later in the evening.
Prefer white wine? Not to worry, there will be plenty of that, too!

Get your Christmas shopping done by choosing unique gifts ranging from boutique wines and clothing to spa certificates and ski lessons—we’ll even wrap your gifts for you while you sip
Got a family? Not to worry, let your kids play happily at our famous Kids’ Carnival; which will be moved for this special evening to inside the Kids Centre. Supervised games and fun for all— compliments of Big White Ski Resort. Now that’s the Christmas spirit

Join us December 12th, 2009 starting at 6:00 pm in the Village Centre Mall at Big White Ski Resort. No pre booking required for the event, tickets may be purchased at the Big White Activities Desk before or on the evening for $35.00 per person. Call 250.0491.6111 or email activities@bigwhite.com

To mark this special occasion, we are featuring some full-bodied accommodations specials starting from $43 per night, per person.

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• Over 30 Okanagan winemakers on hand at Big White to uncork newest red wine vintages.
• Innovative way to draw non-skiers to the resort to sample wines and partake in winter activities such as skating, sleigh rides, tubing at the Mega Coaster tube park and do some Xmas shopping while they are at it.
• Outstanding early-season room specials, starting at $43.00/per night, taxes extra.
• Sample cuisine from both Big White and Okanagan area restaurants.
   

Big White Ski Resort Contact

Michael J. Ballingall, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales
Cell: (250) 470-7350
Email: mballingall@bigwhite.com