Raise a Glass to Blass - catherine barr

Raise a Glass to Blass

THERE wasn't a cloud in the sky for miles on Sunday April 28 as guests took the tram to the top of Grouse Mountain for one of the most spectacular wine-tasting events ever to come to the North Shore. Raise a Glass to Blass, which was held in the Observatory restaurant, was one of the last winemaker's dinners to be held as part of the Vancouver Playhouse's International Wine Festival. Chef Sylvain Currier paired the finest B.C. ingredients with some superb Australian Mildara Blass Estate wines for a truly unforgettable evening. Well worth the $100 ticket price.

	A happy belated birthday to 19-year-old Genevieve Miller who celebrated her legal status in a toast with dad Jim.
	She's his perfect make and model. Craftsman Collision president Bill Hatswell always looks good with pretty Jan Fierro on his arm.
	Harry and Sheila Greenberg dined on lobster, rabbit, duck and veal.
	Grouse Mountain's own Stuart McLaughlin was lucky enough to be in the company of two beautiful ladies - niece Jacqueline Zaharko (left) and wife Della McLaughlin.
	Grant Skelly (left) and Tracie Wilkie travelled from Prince George especially for the event.
	Grouse Mountain is a favourite for Lonnie and John Almond who were found cuddling in the corner.
	Mildara Blass Estates rep Scott Oliver (right) was an entertaining host telling stories about his wine and his winemaker. Guests Sue Castell-Brown (from left), Sean Marashi and wife Ida enjoyed his company at the table.
	Patrick Henry and Carole Patrick were pleasantly surprised with the Black Opal Shiraz 2000 which was served with the third course.
	A romantic kiss in a romantic setting. Carolyn Macdonald and Jack Savage ended their evening on a high note.
	Three votes for lobster. Judith Lane (from left), Lourdes Realina and Claire O'Quinn enjoyed a girl's night out.
	If you haven't tried the food at the Observatory, you are truly missing out. Come and see Michael Shirrif (from left), Chris Dagenais, chef Sylvain Cuerrier or sous-chef Benjamin Chan and taste for yourself - you won't be disappointed.

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