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Posted on 2010-08-23
Christmas in November at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

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Guest Author: Amanda Hurley of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

For more than 20 years, Christmas in November at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has signified the beginning of the holiday season for thousands of guests. This year, the event has a new look with the theme of "Refresh." New program offerings and some of Canada?s finest chefs, wine experts, health and wellness coaches and decorating personalities will share their secrets for creating a memorable holiday.

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is pleased to announce Food Network star Michael Smith will take on hosting duties this year and welcome guests in a series of three packages beginning November 5th and running until November 14th. Guests will celebrate the beginning of a new decade with innovative and refreshing experiences from new presenters, interactive programming and the much anticipated addition of The Lodge's Fairmont Spa.

Holiday traditions are infused with the latest tips and trends during workshops, demonstrations and classes to help freshen up the art of entertaining, cooking, and decorating, ensuring a fabulous and hassle-free holiday season. Feel great about indulging in those decadent Christmas treats and focus on your own health & wellness with contemporary fitness classes and pampering tips from the pros. Sit back and let the presenters of Christmas in November set the stage for a stress free season of entertaining and Christmas cheer. We invite you, your friends and family to join the family of The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for a stroll through Christmas, in November. For more information on this package visit:

www.christmasinnovember or

www.fairmont.com.jasper



Enter at deVine's to win one of two weekend packages for two to attending Christmas in November at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge on the weekend of November 5-7.

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Upcoming Events and Tastings

deVine Wines is known for it's wine tasting events...

Montreal in a Bottle

Friday, September 3, 2010 3-6 pm free

Come by to sample the best qualities of Montreal: passion, style, energy and joie de vivre. Jordan Watson will be sharing the luxury that is MTL Premium Lager, a unique blend of Europe and North America in a bottle.

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Top Drops: Louis Jadot Red Burgundy
(Waiting List)

Saturday, September 4, 2010 7pm $110

Our first Top Drops of the fall season will feature special speaker, Nicolas Dewe, the Export Director of the famous negotiant and producer Maison Louis Jadot. This evening will focus on Red Burgundies, home of some of th... read more

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Cocktails! Gin / Vodka / Scotch / Bourbon

Thursday, September 9, 2010 7pm $50

Nick Tooke of Freehouse Wine & Spirits and Bryn Bratton Wall of Distill Cocktails and deVine present a special 'learn about'stand-up tasting. Experience the four pillars of the spirits community: Gin, Vodka, Scotch, Bourb... read more

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Border Crossing

Friday, September 10, 2010 4-7pm free

Feel free to come sample some traditional flavours of Portugal and Spain. Rudy from Fine Vine Imports will be here pouring a red and white from Fado and a Rioja red from Baron de Ley.

As with all of our free tastings, please bring a monetar... read more

Best of Italy (Waiting List)

Thursday, September 23, 2010 7pm $35

The Best of series continues with the old world wine producing giant of Italy. To choose just seven wines to represent this country will be extremely difficult with this vast producing country and some regions had to be left out. However, we'... read more

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Wine Basics (Selling Fast)

Thursday, September 30, 2010 7pm $30

It's time for the fall session of the ever popular Wine Basics, the introductory 101 wine appreciation themed tasting. We will taste three whites and three reds which are typical of their varietals. We will touch on wine serving tips, food pairing a... read more

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Top Drops: Chateau de Beaucastel
(Only 3 Spots Left)

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 7pm $110

Château de Beaucastel, by anyone's measure, is one of the world's most prestigious wine estates. It is certainly one of the top producers in the Southern Rhône valley. It is known for its rich history and dedication to quality, biodynamic growing an... read more

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Best of France #1 (Only 7 Spots Left)

Thursday, October 7, 2010 7pm $35

France's reputation for wine has a very long and illustrious history. With so many famous regions to explore, we needed two separate sessions to cover it all (the second Top Drops France #2 will be held Thursday, November 4). Part 1 will focu... read more

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The Wines of Veneto

Saturday, October 16, 2010 7pm $50

The Veneto region of Italy has a great tradition for winemaking. Located in north eastern part of the country close to the Austrian border, it is famous for its evocative bubblie, the Prosecco, their dry white, the Soave, and especiall... read more

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Best of USA

Thursday, October 21, 2010 7PM $35

The Best Of series nears its conclusion with a look at the American wines. Previously and still to this date famous for its chardonnays, cabernet sauvignons, merlots, pinot noirs and zinfandels, but it has broaden its horizons in the last ten years ... read more

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Top Drops: Aussie Reds (Selling Fast)

Saturday, October 30, 2010 7pm $100

As the weather begins to cool off, it is time to warm our hearts and palates with some big, highend and adventurous Australia Reds. Great by the fireplace or with a group of close friends, we will showcase mature reds from the famous wine producing regions... read more

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Best of France #2 (Selliing Fast)

Thursday, November 4, 2010 7pm $35

France's reputation for wine has a very long and illustrious history. With so many famous regions to explore, we needed two separate sessions to cover it all. Part 2 will focus on Champagne, the Loire Valley White and Reds, Red Burgundy, Southern France, C... read more

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