B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Aug 13, 2025

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 the active volcano Etna, are recognized as Etna’s premier location for single-vineyard red wines. From Italy, our focus shifts to Summerland, British Columbia, for conversations with Mason Spink, Winemaker at Dirty Laundry, and Christine Coletta, Co-owner of Haywire Winery. This engaging poolside discussion highlights the terroir and ideal growing conditions that make Summerland an exceptional wine-producing area. Finally, we conclude with a visit to California’s Napa Valley, speaking with Kori Butler, Senior Winemaker at Orin Swift Cellars and Winery. Orin Swift has recently expanded and enhanced its tasting experience within a historically significant bank building in downtown St. Helena, California.