The 3rd Annual Icewine Festival exceeded all
expectations by setting a record attendance the weekend at Sun Peaks Resort in British
Columbia. With all events selling out, guests from across North America were treated to
Winemasters dinners, a Dessert & Icewine Competition and a Progressive Tasting
showcasing the award winning alpine resort and 17 of the leading wineries from the
Okanagan. Over 600 guests visited the resort this weekend for the Icewine festival.
Christopher Nicolson, Director, Media for Sun Peaks commented "When we set out
three years ago to work with the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society to build a world class
Festival, we knew it was ambitious. But with over half of our customers now coming from
outside the region, we have been able to build a world class event that appeals to local,
regional and international wine tourists. When customers are asking us when they can book
for next year’s Icewine Festival before they have even left the resort, I know that
we will have a very successful partnership with the wine industry for many years to
come."
At the Icewine Festival, Donna Faigaux, President of the Okanagan Wine Festivals
Society announced the winners of the 3rd Annual Okanagan Icewine Competition.
The Awards, sponsored by WHERE Thompson Okanagan Magazine, were presented at the Icewine
& Dessert Competition featuring Sun Peaks Resort’s restaurants and Okanagan
wineries.
