BC Food & Wine Radio

In this week's show, we explore a summer-themed approach to "Open that Bottle" night. Geoffrey Moss, Master of Wine, encourages us to enjoy that special bottle without waiting for an elusive "someday," as we examine the evolution of wines with age, factors influencing the optimal time for opening a bottle, and the impact of individual preference on wine aging decisions. Robert Stelmachuk, Wine Director at @mott32van, discusses the ...

This week’s show features an exploration of three distinct wine regions: Sicily, Summerland (British Columbia), and Napa Valley. The journey begins on the historic island of Sicily, Italy, where we speak with Frank Cornelissen, Estate Owner of Frank Cornelissen Wines. Our discussion centres on his estate, established in 2001, at a time when Etna was an emerging wine region. The vineyards, situated in the northern valley of th...

This week's show features an insightful discussion with Erni Loosen, owner of Dr. Loosen, a premier winery in Germany's Mosel Valley. Loosen is a prominent figure in the international wine community and a distinguished representative of the Mosel wine region, as well as for Mosel Riesling and German Riesling in general. Erni shared his extensive expertise and enthusiasm for Riesling, a passion the Loosen family has cultivated and g...

This week's show features an exceptional line-up of guests. Evan Goldstein, one of the original Master Sommeliers based in San Francisco and a recent judge at the National Wine Awards, joins us to discuss both wine and baseball, sharing his experiences serving thousands of glasses of wine at San Francisco Giants games. Sara d'Amato, a contributor to WineAlign, will explore rosé wines from Avignon, France, and present an inno...

This week, we explore the history and the story behind the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada as well as the first results released today of the 25th edition with Judge Geoffrey Moss, Master of Wine and owner of Penticton-based Lithica Wine Marketing and David Lawrason, co-founder/co chair of the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada and Wine Director of WineAlign. We’ll also head to New Zealand’s South island&...

This week, we are joined by Rod Hallam, Market Manager for Canada at Villa Maria Estate in New Zealand. We learn that Villa Maria sources grapes from multiple wine regions across New Zealand, with their primary focus on the renowned Marlborough region. Then we travelled to the Black Sage Bench in South Oliver, BC, for a chat with Kaylee Barss, winemaker at Red Barn Winery at Jagged Rock. We discussed Kaylee’s passion for reim...

This week, we are pleased to welcome you to CheckMate Artisanal Winery, located on the Golden Mile Bench just south of Oliver, BC. Our guests include Greg Rowdon, Vice President of Winemaking at Iconic Wineries of British Columbia. Rowdon, who also serves as the CheckMate winemaker, discusses the 2022 Queen Taken Chardonnay and the 2020 Silent Bishop Merlot. He also speaks of the block-by-block approach that distinguishes this wine...

We are at Stag's Hollow Winery this week, celebrating 30 years of winemaking in Okanagan Falls, BC. Keira LeFranc, Winemaker & Director of Operations, talks about the winery's location, history, and wine portfolio and why you should discover the OK Falls G.I. Rob Hammersley, Winemaker Viticulturist from Black Market Wine Company, shares updates on his 2024 Collusion Series Rosé project, a Cinsault varietal wine sourced f...

This week, we are pleased to broadcast from Poplar Grove Winery on Penticton's Naramata bench. We are joined by Tony Holler, Co-Owner of Poplar Grove Winery, and Chris Holler, General Manager, who will provide an update on the favourable conditions of the vineyards and extend a warm invitation to visit their deck for wine tastings and dining at the Poplar Grove restaurant. Richard Da Silva, Vigneron & Proprietor of Da Silva Vin...

This week's show features the Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa, a family-friendly accommodation in the South Okanagan. Lisa Jaager, General Manager, joined us in inviting everyone to visit the resort and explaining why they see so many return visits yearly. We discuss wine with Christine Coletta, Co-Owner, Haywire Winery and Garnet Valley Ranch, about the positive atmosphere this year in the Okanagan, and she introduces some wi...

This week on the show, we delve into the South Okanagan with a visit to District Wine Village in Oliver. Matt Kenyon, the founder, and Mike Daley, the Director of Operations, extend an invitation to experience their collection of wineries, a restaurant, and artisan shops, all conveniently located at the northern tip of Oliver. Josie Tyabji, proprietor of Gneiss Wines, welcomes guests to sample their offerings and announces the rele...

This week's show is on location at Phantom Creek Estates on the Black Sage Bench.  Join us as we broadcast from their state-of-the-art winery, featuring the team responsible for the vines and wines. Our guests included Mark Beringer, General Manager, Jean-Marc Enixon, Director of Winemaking, and

Mike Anderson, Director of Farming, updated us on the bounce back of the vines at Phantom Creek and led us through several wines from...

On the show this week, we feature wines of the windy and stony soils of the Similkameen Valley. Charlie Baessler, managing partner of Corcelettes

Estate Winery joins us to share their excitement about the current state of the vines and offers a taste of their flagship 2021 Talus. Brad Makepeace, Winemaker, Hugging Tree Winery, provides an update on their family-owned and operated business, and we share a lively 2021 Blanc de Blancs...

On the show this week, David McBean, General Manager of the Watermark Beach Resort, welcomes us back to the Waterfront Beach Resort in Osoyoos for week two of our South Okanagan Grape Escape. First-time guest Dave Marchand, Winemaker, Lastella Winery, joins us to discuss the stellar 2022 red vintages and the plight of Sangiovese at LaStella. Leandro Nosal, Winemaker, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, stops by to chat about their 2024 Washin...

On the show this week, we kick off our tour of the South Okanagan at the Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos. We are joined by General Manager David McBean, who welcomes everyone to visit this popular south Okanagan oasis. Mark Hopley, Winemaker, and Mark Sheriden, General Manager of Hester Creek Estate Winery, talk to us about their new Columbia Valley Collection.  Mike Dowell Farmer - Vintner - Owner of Liber Estates updates o...

On the show this week, we are on location at Township 7 Vineyards & Winery in Langley, celebrating the winery’s 25th Anniversary. Our guests include Township 7 General Manager Mike Raffan and Brian Ensor, GM of Chaberton Estate Winery. Mary McDermott, Winemaker, Township 7, talks about several wines from the 7-Stars lineup and the new replacement wines series: Interlude. We also tasted Dry Bacchus with winemaker Gary Zhyg...

On the show this week, Teresita Ovalle, Senior Head Winemaker, Floresta and Upper Premium Lines, Viña Santa Rita, who, among many interesting initiatives, talks about their Cabernet Sauvignon block planted on the stony slopes of a vineyard in Alto Jahuel, located in the heart of Alto Maipo, Chile.  Jeff Guignard, CEO of Wine Growers British Columbia, joins us to speak about his new role of leadership and the opportuniti...

On the show this week, Ana Maria Cumsille, Chief Winemaker at Viña Carmen, visits us to talk about a stunning Sémillon that has positioned the winery as one of the most innovative in Chile. Similarly,  George Samios of Penali Cellar Doors in the Greater Melbourne Area talks about an age-old concept, the Cellar Door, and how it’s the only way to go in Australia. Andrea Fabiano, Export Director, Feudi di San ...

On the show this week, Michel Couttolenc, Fine Wines Director for Viñedo Chadwick and Seña, talks about two legendary Chilean labels and what makes them unique.  Michael Dowell, Farmer-Vintner-Owner of Liber Estates, updates us on the many reasons to stop into their winery whenever you travel Highway 97 between Osoyoos and Oliver. Joining us from the famed Spanish Penedes region, just 45 minutes outside of Barcel...