The Whiteface Lodge Wins Wine Spectator Magazine's "award Of Excellence"

The Whiteface Lodge is pleased to announce that Kanu, the resort's main dining area, has received Wine Spectator Magazine's "Award of Excellence" for the fifth consecutive year.



Part of Wine Spectator Magazine's criteria for granting this prestigious accolade includes "recognizing restaurants from around the world whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers."



Kanu's wine program is developed and supervised by Scott Waller, the Lodge's Sommelier for more than six years. Upon receiving the "Award of Excellence" for the fifth time, Mr. Waller commented, "Kanu's wine list was developed to represent an interesting and wide range of regions from around the world, as well as offer different pricing levels so that all guests will find a wine to suit their palate."



"Winning the 'Award of Excellence' again reflects Scott's commitment to keeping Kanu's wine list continuously updated by adding new styles and flavors that surprise and delight our repeat guests, new visitors and friends from the local community," said Phil Anderson, General Manager, the Whiteface Lodge.



"In updating Kanu's wine list, I search for varietal representation and balanced wines that complement our seasonal menus and work in sync with the vision of our Executive Chef. My goal is to support - not overwhelm - the flavors of the sophisticated fare in Kanu," continued Mr. Waller.



Kanu is a favorite dining spot for Lodge guests. The restaurant's dramatic Adirondack setting features plush furnishings, 28-foot soaring rooflines, as well as several large granite fireplaces-- creating an elegant and cozy ambiance. It is ideal for a relaxing three- or four-course wine-pairing experience.



The Whiteface Lodge is managed by Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, a hotel management and asset management company specializing in luxury and upscale urban hotels and complex resorts. Additionally, the Lodge is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. For additional information, please call 1-800-903-4045, visit www.TheWhitefaceLodge.com, follow us on Twitter @TheWFL or become a friend on Facebook. Please also feel free to contact The Lodge's public relations agency, Martin Media, by calling Renee Martin, President, at 845-987-1665 or via email at rmartin@martinmediapro.com.





About The Whiteface Lodge



Located in the woodland setting of the High Peaks region of Lake Placid, New York, The Whiteface Lodge is the only all-suite property in the Adirondacks, offering 94 guest accommodations. The Lodge also offers a value-added experience unparalleled in the region, providing guests with access to a wide range of inclusive amenities, services and activities, including a sumptuous full American breakfast each morning in Kanu, the property's main dining area; a creative supervised kids program called Kamp Kanu; an onsite heated swimming pool; fishing in a stocked catch and release pond, with all equipment provided; basketball, tennis and paddle tennis courts; sophisticated fitness center; three-season ice skating rink; family game room with a two-lane bowling alley; nightly s'mores campfire; and a 54-seat movie theater. Additionally, during the summer, Lodge guests have access to the property's private lakefront "Canoe Club," where kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats are all included.





Awards & Accolades



2011

Travel+Leisure's "America's Best Mountain Resorts" - Ranked first in Lake