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B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Mar 15, 2023
We're putting the wine in BC Food & Wine this week beginning with Arnaud Thierry the winemaker for Church & State Wines in Oliver who grew up in Bordeaux and Champagne and is the subject of the Valley First Wealth Management Winemaker Spotlight. Next, Warren Porter, President of Irongate Auctions, gives us the highlights of some of their spring wine auctions and how you can register to bid; David Paterson, winemaker for Tantalus Vineyards in Kelowna comments on riesling in British Columbia and what's happening at his winery; Michael Clark, winemaker for Clos du Soleil Estate Winery in the Similkameen tells us about his new releases and several upcoming wine and food events.
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Mar 8, 2023
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Mar 08, 2023
This week we begin with a spotlight on winemaker Nadine Kinvig, who got the bug for wine working in wine retail while going to school and now helms Terravista Vineyards on the Naramata Bench; Deborah Moore breaks down the current real estate market in the Okanagan for wine lovers and foodies keen for a lifestyle change; Jacq Kemp, winemaker and viticulturist for Therapy Vineyards talks about new releases, winterkill and staying at their stellar inn; David McBean, GM for Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos invites you lakeside to their heated outdoor patio and BBQ kitchen, now completed along with their newly renovated 15 Park Bistro.
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Mar 1, 2023
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Mar 01, 2023
Laurent Drouhin, family member and North American Export Manager for Maison Drouhin joins us for a special two-part interview to talk about Burgundy and a new release of wines; then we cross the Pacific to speak with the winemaker who is synonymous with New Zealand sauvignon blanc, and who sold his name as a result; he tells us about Jabber, the name he goes by now, and the name he's given to a sauvignon blanc he's making in Chile; Annamarie Klippenstein, co-owner, Klippers Organics gives us the highlights of their very busy Similkameen, cidery, cafe, marketplace and Row Fourteen restaurant; including wine dinners and fundraising initiatives that will warm your heart.
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Feb 22, 2023
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Feb, 22 2023
This week globe-trotting Quebecer Nathalie Bonhomme, winemaker for Les Vins Bonhomme, joins us from Europe to talk about her approach to winemaking in Spain; Robert Simpson, General Manager of Liberty Wine Merchants, offers insights into wine retailing and current consumer buying habits; Geoffrey Moss MW, contributor to Gismondi on Wine, spotlights the Naramata Bench, and you'll be inspired to visit southern Vancouver Island with our guests Lori Strandlund, co-owner of Moon Water Lodge on the Malahat Hwy in the Cowichan and Lisa Nordstrom, General Manager for the Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa.
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Feb 15, 2023
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Feb 15, 2023
This week we welcome Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, wine journalists and founders of "Open That Bottle Night" which is February 25 this year. All of our guests and Anthony will share which bottles they will be opening and reveal the stories behind them; Christine Coletta, co-owner of Haywire Wines, joins us to talk about the next stage in their company, with a new tasting lounge at their Summerland winery, and we hear about their visitor experiences; David Lawrason, wine writer, tells us about the Great Canadian Kitchen Party which wrapped last month and what he anticipates for the National Wine Awards Canada 2023; he and Anthony then compares notes on their favourite British Columbian wines right now.
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Feb 8, 2023
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Feb 8, 2022
Joining us this week is Ingo Grady, owner of Hermit Wine Company in the South Okanagan who talks about his Sunday Wine School series of classes, and offers insights on how the extreme low temperatures this winter have affected vines in the region; with Valentine's Day coming up, we turn to Brian Kerzner, owner of Rocky Mountain Chocolate for ideas and learn about his company, which started in Whistler in 1988; Robert Stelmachuk, sommelier and wine director for Mott 32 gives us a list of romance-inspired wines and John Morris, two-time Canadian Olympic gold medalist in curling, shares his experience hanging out in Kamloops, from craft beer to bannock to indoor and outdoor fun.
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Feb 1, 2023
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Feb 1, 2023
This week we learn about foraging, Van Wine Fest 2023 wineries, wines and how to get your tickets; catch up on BC's restaurant industry and Dine Around BC ending Feb 9, and we hear about the latest Chinese Restaurant Award winners. Featuring Jeremy Budd, Co-Owner West Coast Wild Foods, Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of Van Wine Fest, Ian Tostenson, President & CEO of BCRFA and Lee Man, Food Writer and Founding Judge of the Chinese Restaurant Awards.
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Jan 25, 2023
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Jan 25, 2023
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Jan 18, 2023
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Jan 18, 2023
This week, we've selected past interviews that give us a closer look at sustainability in food and winegrowing. We begin with chef Ned Bell, a longtime proponent of sustainable seafood, who is putting his stamp on the Naramata Inn, just north of Penticton; Kurt Simcic, viticulturist for Sebastian Farms explains some of his methods behind growing wine organically in a northern climate; winemaker Taylor Whelan for CedarCreek Vineyards, talks about his wines grown and made organically; Ed Tonner, viticulturist for Quails' Gate describes what it takes to earn sustainable winegrowing certification in BC, a process that took a year, and why they made the change from conventional growing.
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Jan 11, 2023
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Jan 11, 2023
It's another trip around the world this week as we revisit past guests starting in Puglia with Sebastiano de Corato for Rivera Winery, then over to Portugal with Alvaro Plato for Tío Pepe and Apostales, we return to Italy and Tuscany with Sergio Zingarelli, owner of Rocca delle Macie and then we jump over to South America with Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director for the Vancouver International Wine Festival, where the wine regions of that continent will be featured in this year's fest, coming in April.
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Jan 4, 2023
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Jan 4, 2023
This week we hear from the always engaging Mark de Vere MW, from Robert Mondavi Winery; Antonio Ramero Casado, Master Carver and Owner of Arc Iberico Imports talks about sharing fine Spanish food with B.C.; Michel Couttolenc joins us to tell us about Chile's Errázuriz-Seña and Mark Kuspira, Founder/Owner of soft crush, a Canadian distributor of non-alcoholic and low alcoholic wine, shares some of their most popular wines with Anthony.
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Dec 28, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Dec 28, 2022
For our last show of the year, we revisit some of our most compelling interviews beginning with vigneron Thomas Bachelder where the conversation covers his desire to capture the essence of his place in Niagara to the broader Canadian winegrowing community; when then travel to northern Italy to speak with third generation Lisa Anselmi about her family's winery in the Veneto region; and lastly we speak with Miguel Torres whose family winery, Torres Wines had, at the time, just been awarded "The Most Admired Wine Brand in the World". Between anecdotes behind wines he sells in BC, he outlines the winery's commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2040 and establishing the International Wineries for Climate Action with the Jackson Family Wines in California with the goal to encourage the wine industry to join them.
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Dec 21, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Dec 21, 2022
This week is our Home for the Holidays special episode, featuring winegrowers Jennifer Molgat, José Zuccardi, Paul Brunner and Cristina Plenge and Pénélope Roche sharing their favourite memories, traditions and, of course, wine pairings, from British Columbia to Argentina, Peru and France. Happy and Safe Holidays to Everyone from the BC Food & Wine Radio Team!
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Dec 14, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Dec 14, 2022
We're back on location at Save-on-Foods' flagship store in Coquitlam with Steve Moriarty, SOF wine director, who is joined by Nicole who tells us about the store's artisan bakery and giant dessert island; Paul Cavezza, the friendly butcher we met in a previous show, tells us what's popular for the holidays, then SOF wine specialist Amanda Carnegie does a rapid-fire round of holiday recommendations for red, white, sparkling wines and cider; Sales Manager Ryan Widdup tells us about Indigenous Winery in West Kelowna and Doug Bell, Owner of Northern Lights Fruit Winery, catches us up on BC's northernmost winery in Prince George.
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Dec 7, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Dec 7, 2022
Don't miss this episode if you're planning on buying wine for the Holidays.This week's show features top value wine suggestions from Anthony and experts Treve Ring, DJ Kearney, Robert Stelmachuk and Geoffrey Moss, MW. They cover sparkling wines, from BC and beyond; Champagnes; white wine, roses and red wines including seasonal favourites port and sherry.
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Nov 30, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Nov 30, 2022
This week we're replaying some of our favourite interviews from 2022, starting with Robin Shay, speaking for Poggio al Tesoro, providing insights into the beautiful, coastal wine region of Bolgheri; Thomas Tombach, owner of LocalMotion an organic grower and delivery service, and Toni Boot who grows lavendar nearby, operate on Okanagan Crush Pad's Garnet Valley Ranch estate in Summerland, through their stories we come to understand how biodiversity plays a role in sustainable growing; we return to Italy to visit with Dominga Cotarella who explains why she co-founded Intrecci a Hospitality Academy centered around wine; then get the backstory of Charlie and Jesce Baessler, who own and wear most of the hats at their Corcelettes Estate Winery, while they raise their young family in the Similkameen Valley.
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Nov 23, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Nov 23, 2022
This week Cameron Walker, GM for Lunessence Winery, invites us to visit him and other members of Bottleneck Drive in Summerland for Light up the Vines returning this Holiday season, and when you can buy tickets for the Grand Sommelier Express, running next summer; Randy Ullom, Head Winemaker for Kendall-Jackson, tells us about his approach to winemaking, which has lead to his receiving Wine Enthusiast's American Wine Legend Award for 2022; we then head to the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France to speak with Jean-Claude Mas, Founder and Director for Les Domaines Paul Mas; Anthony rounds out the show with food and wine gift ideas that will impress.
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Nov 16, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Nov 16, 2022
This week Anthony talks to Marc André Hugel, Technical Director and 13th Generation of Famille Hugel, a winery synonymous with the Alsace wine region; Geoffrey Moss MW, takes a look at wine clubs, what's out there, what to look for and gives us some recommendations; Mike Dowell, Winemaker and Owner of Liber Farm & Winery in the Similkameen Valley, tells us about his harvest and their new roadside tasting room in Osoyoos; Sebastiano de Corato, CEO, Proprietor of Rivera, speaks to us from Puglia about their wines and the Castel del Monte DOC.
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Nov 9, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Nov 9, 2022
This week, we talk with Sandra Oldfield, owner of Elysian Projects and consultant to the wine and tourism industries, about what job seekers are looking for today, and what to ask as a job seeker; we also hear from her about Fortify, the conference for artisanal fermenters and distillers held in Penticton; Jacq Kemp, winemaker for Therapy Vineyards reveals what significant award one of her wines received and what it might mean for BC's sparkling wine industry; Kaylee Barrs, Assistant Winemaker for Checkmate Winery tells us about their high-scoring chardonnays and merlots; Taylor Whelan, winemaker for CedarCreek Estate Winery, named Canada's best in 2022, joins Neil Taylor, chef for Home Block at CedarCreek to talk about Neil's locally-sourced dishes and best pairings at the popular restaurant.
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Nov 2, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Nov 2, 2022
This week Colin Ross from the Naramata Bench Association, tells us about touring, events, and getting the most out of your visit to the 25 km strip; Sal D'Angelo, owner of D'Angelo Winery is in the Valley First Credit Union spotlight, sharing his winemaking journey that began in Ontario and then brought him to BC; we catch up with Mt Boucherie winemaker Jeff Hundertmark to talk about his harvest and developing a new rosé; and Luc Trottier, wine director for Bearfoot Bistro provides the ins & outs of the iconic restaurant, the Whistler food scene and the return of the Bearfoot's World Oyster Invitational & Bloody Caesar Battle.
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Oct 26, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Oct 26, 2022
This week, we travel to the Champagne region in France to speak with Alice Paillard, CEO & Proprietor of Bruno Paillard, who tells us how the Champagne house, founded by her father, has achieved success alongside long established houses; Camen D'Onofrio, President of Stile Brands wine distributor joins us to talk about Sicilian wines; Michael Alexander, Winemaker for Summerhill Pyramid Winery in East Kelowna, updates us on harvest, upcoming events and talks about a spooky selection of wine to celebrate Halloween; David McBean, General Manager at Watermark Beach Resort, entices us with details on why we should visit them in Osoyoos through the late fall and winter.
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Oct 19, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Oct 19, 2022
This week includes Ned Bell, partner, manager and the executive chef of the Naramata Inn and restaurant; Kaylan Madeira, Owner and Cidermaker for Twisted Hills Craft Cider in Cawston is our Valley First Credit Union Profile; Warren Porter, President and CEO of Irongate Auctions has two wine auctions coming up, and shares the details on a recent record-breaking auction; Clos du Soleil winemaker Michael Clark joins us from the middle of harvest in the Similkameen Valley.
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Oct 12, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Oct 12, 2022
This week, Anthony is in Garnet Valley, north of Summerland, to check out Okanagan Crush Pad's new visitor centre overlooking a wild and beautiful Garnet Valley Ranch. We speak with OCP Founder Christine Coletta about the exciting new plans for the unique 320-acre farm, including new plantings and a winemaking cellar. Journeyman wine executive Darryl Brooker, who worked with Coletta this past year, also offers his perspective. Thomas Tumbach, owner of Localmotive Organic Farm and Toni Boot, Owner of the Oasis Lavender Farm, talk about their respective businesses operating at the ranch, each adding to the rich biodiversity that is at the foundation of OCP's vision for the ranch.
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Oct 5, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Oct 5, 2022
This week we're checking out the shiny new Save-on-Foods in Coquitlam, which boasts a new premium grocery experience with made-to-order options and the retailer's latest BC VQA wine and cider store. Director of Wine Steve Moriarty is joined by Store Manager Ralph Peragine, Wine Development Specialist Amanda Carnegie, and Paul Cavezza from the meat department, to highlight all of what they offer. We also hear from Liam Berti, winemaker for Backyard Vineyards in Langley, about the specialized products they've made with SOF; he also updates us on harvest in the Fraser Valley; and we hear from Maurice Hamilton, founder and owner of Pacific Breeze Winery, the first urban winery in British Columbia, located a skytrain ride away in New Westminster.
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Sep 27, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Sept 28, 2022
This week, we're in studio, but still out and about virtually, beginning in Spain to speak with winegrowing luminary Telmo Rodriguez, who lead a rediscovery of the country's native grapes, combining them with forgotten vineyards while persistently uncovering new growing regions; Chris Hoffmeister, President of Select Wines, the coast-to-coast distributor of fine wines, reflects on their 40th anniversary and the business side of wine distribution; Neeley Brimer, Manager of The Hooded Merganser at Penticton Lakeside Resort, highlights attractions and events for those considering a Fall visit; Chef Nick Atkins extolls the virtues of Osoyoos and his 15 Park Bistro at Watermark Beach Resort.
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Sep 21, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Sept 21, 2022
Anthony is in Lake Country this week, about 30 minutes north of Kelowna, speaking with the team behind O'Rourke Family Estate and sister winery Peak Cellars. We begin with Tanja Martell, Director of Communications, who fills us in on the two wineries, and some of the exciting changes taking place. Stephanie Stanley, winemaker for Peak Cellars, talks about riesling, pinot gris and gewurztraminer; Chef Jay Bennett, gives us an indication of the giant scope of food services that will be operating out of the new winery on Carr's Landing, and his approach to food, enjoyed at a very busy Peak Cellars' Garden Bistro. Dennis O'Rourke, owner and builder of both wineries, shares his vision and updates us on the massive undertaking of O'Rourke Estate Winery. Nikki Callaway, winemaker for O'Rourke Family Estate wines, brings her latest vintage of chardonnay and Anthony is impressed.
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Sep 14, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Sept 14 2022
This week Anthony is on location at Quails' Gate Estate Winery in West Kelowna! Anthony speaks with third generation Rowan Stewart, working as Assistant Winemaker, Ed Tonner their Senior Viticulturist, Kailee Frasch, the Associate Winemaker and Roger Sleiman, Culinary Director and Adam Mukasa, Executive Chef, for Old Vines The Restaurant at Quails’ Gate.
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Sep 6, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Sept 7, 2022
Join Anthony Gismondi at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery with guests Graham Nordin, General Manager of Iconic Wineries of British Columbia, Corrie Krehbiel, Chief Winemaker at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery, Barclay Robinson, Head Winemaker of Road 13 Winery, Amy Paynter, Winemaker at Liquidity Wines, and Taylor Whelan, Winemaker at Cedar Creek Estate.
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Aug 31, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Sept 1, 2022
Today Anthony is joined by guests, Ian Dyck, Co-Owner of Cannery Brewing, Liam Peyton, Co-Founder of Slackwater Brewing, Robin Shay, Export Manager at Poggio al Tesoro, Debbie Woodward, Owner of Privato Vineyard & Winery. and DJ Kearney, Global Wine Expert, WSET Instructor, & Director of Wine at the Terminal City Club.
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Aug 24, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Aug 24, 2022
Join us from under the volcano, on the roof of Mt Boucherie Estate Winery in West Kelowna. Craig McCulloch, VP of Mt Boucherie provides an overview of the destination winery. Jesse Harnden, Mt. B's GM, as always, slips in a few zingers as he talks about their wines and the meat-driven but vegetarian-friendly fare at their Modest Butcher restaurant. Grant Stanley, winemaker for this year's National Wine Awards Canada Small Winery of the Year, Spearhead Winery in East Kelowna, talks about his win, his winemaking and a unique collaborative project with their wine club members. Steve Moriarty, Wine Director for Save-on-Foods, announces the opening of their new Coquitlam store, the 22nd to offer wine, and comments on the rise in popularity of cider and fruit wine. Elaine Vickers winemaker for Red Rooster on the Naramata Bench has a petit verdot that Anthony finds delicious and she explains what's behind her "pinot three".
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Aug 17, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Aug 17, 2022
We're in Langley this week at Chaberton Estate Winery where we discover how Metro Vancouverites can escape the city in under an hour. Reserve your car share time, plan your electric bike route or just old-fashioned drive to one of the many upcoming outdoor events outlined by the dynamic duo Erinn Kredba, Executive Director for Tourism Langley and Daniella Potesta, Marketing Manager. Find out why you can get a taste of Southern France at the Valley Commons Bistro on Main street in Fort Langley, or at the Bacchus Bistro, overlooking the vineyards at Chaberton Estate Winery. Liam Berti, the winemaker for Backyard Vineyards, shares a selection of wines from their five-acre estate nearby; and finally, Tim LaHay, known by many as the Craft Tourist, gives us an overview of the craft breweries in Langley, and tells us about realizing a dream with his own Barley Merchant Taproom & Kitchen, which serves 50 curated craft brews from all over the province.
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Aug 10, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Aug 10, 2022
This week's show features Kimberley Wish, who tells us about her sparkling offerings made from her Blue Bee Orchard at La Petite Abeille, the cidery she co-founded on the Naramata Bench. Then leap over to Italy to talk to Dominga Cotarella, CEO of Famiglia Cotarella who introduces a school she co-founded dedicated to fine hospitality with a keen focus on wine. In the latest Valley First Credit Union's Winemaker Profile, Charlie and Jesce Baessler, Co-Proprietors of Corcelettes Estate Winery in the Similkameen Valley are featured. We return to the Naramata and Therapy Vineyards and Inn to speak with winemaker Jacq Kemp who shares with us products that could be seen as a natural progression as the BC wine industry matures; making a spirit from the second and third pressing of grapes and an early-picked gewurztraminer for a different flavour profile normally seen with that varietal wine.
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Aug 4, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: Aug 3, 2022
Our Grape Escape this week is in Summerland, exploring the Bottleneck Drive with guests Cameron Walker, GM for Lunessence Wines; Mason Spink winemaker for Dirty Laundry; Mike Petkau Orchardist and Cidermaker for Nomad Cider; Ted Vollo Owner and Cidermaker at Heritage Cider; Gillian Stoehler owner of Summergate Winery and Len Filek, GM for Sleeping Giant Winery and Summerland Sweets.
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Jul 29, 2022
B.C. Food And Wine Radio: July 27, 2022
We have a big BC Day long weekend show: Renowned Riesling winemaker Johannes Leitz talks to us from Germany about his non-alcoholic Eins-Zwei-Zero line of wines, distributed in Canada by Mark Kuspira and Soft Crush Imports. Next, we visit Garron Elmes, President and Winemaker for Lake Breeze Vineyards, a winery that has been a longtime favourite destination of visitors to the Naramata Bench; Geoffrey Moss MW and judge for the National Wine Awards of Canada which took place in June, joins Anthony in discussing the results and what trends they're seeing; The second Valley First Credit Union Profile is 5th generation Naramatian, Annelise Simonsen the Director of Operations for the family-owned Creek & Gully Cidery where they produce naturally-fermented ciders.
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Jul 20, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 20, 2022
This week's Grape Escape is in downtown Penticton at Time Winery & Kitchen. GM Christa-Lee McWatters and winemaker Lynzee Schatz are featured, and Save-on-Foods Wine Director Steve Moriarty stops by to tell us about the offerings in their Penticton store. Cynthia Enns, co-owner of 1 Mill Road Winery, chats about taking over the Naramata General Store with partners and creating its own wine club. Master of Wine Geoffrey Moss, offers a list of wines for your summer sipping.
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Jul 13, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 13, 2022
We're on another Grape Escape, this time on the southern edge of the Naramata Bench at Da Silva Vineyards. Owners Richard Da Silva and Twylla Da Silva have a few secrets to reveal. Anthony mines Richard's deep farming experience in a discussion on the latest vintage and gets closer look at the winery's latest white and red releases, including ones that are field blends and what that means. Richard and chef Abul Adame describe their unique food experiences in the Portugese/Mexican fusion The Kitchen at Da Silva.
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Jul 6, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 6, 2022
Join Anthony live at Hillside winery with guests Duncan McCowan (Owner, Hillside Winery), Kathy Malone (Winemaker, Hillside Winery), Joel Gook (Hillside Winery Wine Shop Manager), Lauren Selfridge (Marketing Manager), and Executive Chef Evan Robertson Hillside Bistro.
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Jun 29, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 29, 2022
We're on location just above Penticton at Poplar Grove Winery. Travel Penticton’s Paige Schulz highlights the many ways in which visitors can enjoy the area by foot, cycling or on the water. Poplar Grove's Tony Holler, owner, and Michael Ziff, Beverage Manager, update us on their restaurant with the stunning view; Anette Engel, co-founder of Maple Leaf Spirits on the Naramata Bench tells us about her products and how she and her husband work with local wineries; Ayse and Michael Barluk, owner-operators of Elma Restaurant detail what lead them to create their fresh and modern Turkish-inspired eatery on Okanagan Lake, and Christa-Lee McWatters, GM for Time Family of Wines that includes the Time Winery & Kitchen, located in downtown in Penticton, offers tips to visitors as a born-and-raised local.
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Jun 21, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 22, 2022
We're on location at the District Wine Village outside Oliver. Off the top of the show, Kelsey Archibald from Destination Osoyoos and Ian Lobb from Visit Oliver tell us about the many in which to enjoy the South Okanagan between wine tasting sessions; Matt Kenyon and Mike Daley update us on the latest developments at District Wine Village and their events for the summer; rounding out the show are Steven French, owner and Scott Robinson, winemaker for the Naramata-based Little Engine Wines; Paul Sawler VP Sales and Mason Spink, winemaker from the Summerland winery Dirty Laundry Winery; and Josie Tyabji, owner of Gneiss Wines, a new producer with a tasting room in the Wine Village.
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Jun 15, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 15, 2022
Broadcasting from the stunning Phantom Creek Estates Winery, on the Black Sage Bench near Oliver, we interview Mark Beringer, Director of winemaking and the team at the winery to learn about their vineyards, including a new one on the Skaha Bench and their wine focus; we hear about the return of their locally-sourced menu as their restaurant re-opens and how you can enjoy Friday night concerts in their amphitheater, an outdoor arts and craft market, and a special red-themed Soiree.
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Jun 8, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 8, 2022
Join Anthony live at the Township 7 vineyards with guests Winemaker Mary McDermott of Township 7, Erinn Krebda Executive Director & Daniella Potesta Destination Marketing Manager of Tourism Langley, Rachel Bolongaro, Owner of the Fraser Valley Cidery, and Cody Karman the Township 7 Langley Manager.
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Jun 1, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 1, 2022
Anthony's on the stage at Van Wine Fest 2022. Our guests feature Gary Zhygailo, winemaker for Chaberton Estate Winery in Langley, Stephanie Stanley, winemaker for Peak Cellars in Lake Country, Jennifer Molgate President of The View Winery in East Kelowna and Mark Hopley, Winemaker for Hester Creek in Oliver. All of the wines are available at Save-On-Foods and Wine Director Steve Moriarty, joins all of them to talk about special offerings through the store. We also learn the inner workings of the SOF wine store.
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May 25, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 25, 2022
Broadcasting from the floor of #VanWineFest 2022, we catch up with Okanagan Crush Pad co-founder Christine Coletta to learn about several exciting new developments, one which places Summerland on the global wine map; shooting wine star Evan Saunders talks about the Blasted Church wines as GM Tanya Martin shares plans for their expanded hospitality programme; Bradley Cooper, winemaker and GM for premium brand One Faith talks about a new tasting outlet in the South Okanagan and we taste their Grand Vin and Sparkling Rose; Osoyoos LaRose Winemaker and COO Michael Kullmann returns and brings with him older vintages to discuss "drinking windows" as well as the benefits of joining their wine club.
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May 20, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 19, 2022
Join us at the International Wine Festival.
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May 11, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 11, 2022
Broadcasting from Corcelettes Estate Winery overlooking the stunning Similkameen Vallety, our hosts Charlie and Jesce Baessler start us off, followed by their neighbours, Michael Clark, winemaker for Clos du Soleil who tells us about wild ferments, John Weber, owner and winemaker for Orofino Vineyards, who is selling a delicious rosé in a bag, and Kevin and Anna-Marie Klippenstein, owners of Klippers Organic Farms, who tempt us with fresh bake goods, coffee, and organic and artisanal wares in their marketplace and cafe.
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May 4, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 4, 2022
Broadcasting from the South Okanagan, Burrowing Owl winemaker Kent MacDonald starts us off, sharing which wines of his age best and what it's like working with the well-established vines, some now 40 years old, of our host winery; French Door winemaker Pascal Madevon and his new associate winemaker and viticulturist Bree Toor, talk to us about what steps they are taking to combat climate change affects; New owners, Jan Nelson and Andrew Windsor of Maverick Winery in Oliver are charging ahead with new high altitude vineyards and more; Michael Kullmann, the COO Wineamaker for Osoyoos Larose is hitting his stride after four years in BC and reveals plans to change the style of their signature wine; Master of Wine Geoffrey Moss lays out what makes the Black Sage Bench above Oliver, unique and special.
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Apr 27, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 27, 2022
This week we return to the Black Sage Bench and Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Culinary Director Lee Humphries kicks off this episode, gives us a look at their seasonal menu and offerings in their Sonora Room restaurant; Burrowing Owl owner Midge Wyse and Brand Ambassador Stephen Neumann tell us about the experiences they offer in their wine shop and at the newly-acquired Wild Goose Winery in Okanagan Falls and its well-known Smoke & Oak Bistro; Michael Bartier, General Manager and Riley Hollenback, winemaker, for Bartier Bros, have several wines to share and invite us to play bocce while tasting at their winery; Rainmaker may be a new winery but its wines draw from proven vines which winemaker Caroline Schaller tells us about, sharing several wines; and Mike Dowell Owner/Winemaker for Liber Farms is all in on making premium organic wines and is excited about accessing more people at their new tasting room and patio in Osoyoos.
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Apr 20, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 20, 2022
We're on the road for our Oliver/Osoyoos Grape Escape, broadcasting from Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. It's a family affair with Chris Wyse and winery founder Jim Wyse, who are excited to share the stories behind their now almost 30-year-old winery, including their recent acquisition of Wild Goose Winery;the reopening their Sonoran restaurant, hospitality offerings. Hester Creek winemaker Mark Hopely comes armed with two wines and information about their popular cooking classes; Road 13 winemaker Barclay Robinson is working with Young Agrarians and explains why this organization is vital to all of us; Liquidity winemaker Amy Paynter talks about her first vintage with the winery and introduces some new wines.
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Apr 13, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 13, 2022
This week we get an insider's look at wine bottle manufacturing with Jyll Vidal, a Sales Director at one of the world's largest luxury glass bottle makers and decorators; Chef Melissa Craig catches us up on her menu and the events at Bearfoot Bistro, plus the Whistler food scene; Sommelier Brad Royale invites us to become ambassadors for BC wine.
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Apr 6, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 6, 2022
This week, part two of our Grape Escape at Blue Grouse Estate Winery on Vancouver Island features lots of wine releases; owner Paul Brunner and winemaker Bailey Williamson describe the many ways in which they employ sustainability practices; viticulturist Michael Abbott jumps in to talk about organics, and new developments at the winery with Williamson. Unsworth Vineyard's winemaker Dan Wright is excited about their new vineyard and talks about the future of their wine program; Enrico Winery GM Lorin Inglis reveals how the wildly popular Cowichan Valley Wine Festival is expanding and developing this summer.
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Mar 30, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 31, 2022
We're back on the road! Broadcasting from Blue Grouse Estate Winery on Vancouver Island, Anthony sits down with owner Paul Brunner and winemaker Bailey Williamson who offer insights on the past. present and future of their winery and the Cowichan Valley; Unsworth Vineyard's dedicated chef Maartyn Hoogeveen reveals his new menu, a new pizza oven and the beautiful garden that supplies both; GM Lorin Inglis's Enrico Winery attracts many people, and he lets us in on his secret; he also shares some of his favourite things to do in the Cowichan to help you plan your own weekend escape there.
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Mar 23, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 24, 2022
This week Christa-Lee McWatters wears her BC Wine Growers Board Chair hat and offers an array of choices for wine touring from Peachland to Penticton; Van Wine Fest Executive Director Harry Hertscheg returns to update us on confirmed wine personalities, events and ticket releases; the Valley First Credit Union Spotlight is shone on the illustrious and ground-breaking career of BC Wine pioneer, Christine Coletta and Mt Boucherie winemaker has a modest proposal to try his new line up of wines.
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Mar 16, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 17, 2022
If you're looking for new wines or are making plans to visit BC Wine Country, we can certainly help with this week's show. Starting in Osoyoos, Mike Dowell tells us about his new tasting room there, and has new wines releases for his Similkameen-based Liber Farm & Winery; speaking of the Similkameen Valley, Clos du Soleil winemaker Michael Clark comments on its growing hospitality options and we learn why he uses concrete to ferment some of his wines; in Penticton, Neeley Brimer has lots to say about the restaurant she manages, the Hooded Merganser that offers a front row seat to Okanagan Lake; heading to East Kelowna, Summerhill Winery's chef Jeremy Luypen and winemaker Michael Alexander share their plans for new food and wine experiences at the winery, incorporating the abundant organic and biodynamic farms on the estate, and Alexander has new wine releases.
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Mar 9, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 10, 2022
This week features the internationally-lauded and incredibly friendly vigneron Thomas Bachelder, dialing in from Niagara; we get the inside story on the tools for making wine from Perry Maxfield, GM for Kelowna's Cellar Tek, a long-time supplier for many wineries across Canada; Deborah Moore, real estate Broker /Owner for Summerland, Penticton and Osoyoos has tips on the Okanagan market, and Lisa Baxter Burke, a well-known face in the Okanagan, joins Blasted Church on the Skaha Bench, to create hospitality experiences to match their ascending wine program.
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Mar 2, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 3, 2022
This week, we hear from Shawna Thompson, Director of the Okanagan Falls/ Skaha Lake Wineries Association. She has many reasons to head to "the heart" of the Okanagan valley for wine and food; Craig McCulloch, CEO of Mt Boucherie Estate Winery in West Kelowna, says his team is looking forward to really showing off their new winery, restaurant and stylish suites this year; Lisa Anselmi, third generation family member of Anselmi Winery, offers insights on the Soave region, the Garganega grape and offers some delicious wine and food pairings; Nick Atkins, Executive Chef for the Watermark Beach Hotel in Osoyoos, gives us an update on their successful take out program, when we can move out to their patio and how they can keep some food supply local, even in the winter.
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Feb 23, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 24, 2022
This week Carmen D'Onofrio Jr, Managing Partner for Stile Brands wine distributors chats with Anthony about Italian white wines and why they are just so good right now; Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the 40+ year-old Vancouver International Wine Festival has details on Tasting Room tickets for their new dates in May; Inkeri Maharg joins us to explain Fika, a Swedish concept that may change the way you have coffee; Kevin Klippenstein, co-owner of Klippers Organic Acres, reflects on everything they've built on their Similkameen farm since they began 20 years ago, including their suites, a restaurant, market and cidery.
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Feb 16, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 17, 2022
Irongate Auction CEO Warren Porter updates us on his booming online wine auction platform with highlights of their current auction; Miguel Torres, GM of Familia Torres, the winery that is much-admired as a brand but also for its leading-edge initiatives adapting to climate change, get to know more in a special double-segment; Lori Strandlund, owner of Moon Water Lodge, located high above the breathtaking Saanich Penninsula, 30 minutes outside of Victoria, offers ideas for a weekend getaway of ecotourism, wine tasting and more.
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Feb 9, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 10, 2022
Hermit Wines owner Ingo Grady updates us on vine health after temperatures dipped below -25C in the Okanagan this winter; Master of Wine Geoffrey Moss offers a list of winning wines for Valentine's Day; Chef Ned Bell has details on the Ocean Wise Seafood Festival, and tips on making the perfect chowder; Save-on-Foods Wine Director Steve Moriarty reveals wine buying trends, some of which may surprise you.
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Feb 2, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 3, 2022
This week BC Restaurant President Ian Tostenson talks about Dine Around BC on until Feb 10; Okanagan Crush Pad's Christine Coletta reasons why people are warming up to organic growing, plus offers suggestions for Valentine's Day; Ross Borland GM for Vessel Liquor in Victoria always has a few wine gems to offer and vine whisperer Phil McGahan updates us on Checkmate Winery.
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Jan 26, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 27, 2022
This week get a sneak peak on the dates for the 2022 National Wine Awards Canada with David Lawrason. We head to California to meet Kerry Clasby the Intuitive Forager, and keep your boots on for a walk around the vineyards with Cedar Creek Viticulturist Kurt Simcic.
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Jan 19, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 20, 2022
This week, we head to Sonoma County California for a chat with Greg Morthole Winemaker Davis Bynam/Rodney Strong and Chris O'Gorman of Rodney Strong. Lee Man on Chinese New Year, and Leandro Nosal Winemaker Tinhorn Creek
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Jan 12, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 13, 2022
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Jan 6, 2022
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 6, 2022
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Dec 29, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 29, 2021
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Dec 22, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 23, 2021
It’s our “Home for the Holidays” broadcast with Dr. Laura Catena (Catena Winery), Jak Meyer (Meyer Family Vineyards), Terry Meyer Stone (Mayhem Wines), Bailey Williamson (Blue Grouse Vineyards) and Richard and Twyla Da Silva (Da Silva Vineyards).
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Dec 15, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 16, 2021
This week, Anthony and Kasey have holiday food and wine tips along with John Clerides (Marquis Wines), Winemaker Dan Wright (Unsworth Winery), and Ian Tostenson, (BC Restaurant & Foodservice Association).
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Dec 9, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 9, 2021
Today, it’s our 60 gifts in 60 minutes annual broadcast with a food, wine, spirits and book guide for the holidays.
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Dec 1, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 2, 2021
We’re getting you all set up for the holidays with Okanagan winemakers, Mark Hopley (Hester Creek), Michael Bartier (Bartier Bros.), Ingo Grady (Hermit Wines) and Dr. Tony Holler (Poplar Grove).
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Nov 24, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 25, 2021
Today, we’re joined by Master of Wine Geoffrey Moss, Angela Lyons, Quails’ Gate VP and GM Graham Nordin from Iconic Wineries of BC to discuss the modern wine club.
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Nov 17, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 18, 2021
Chris Hoffmeister, CEO Select Wines talks about current issues in the supply chain, Gourmet Warehouse CEO Caren McSherry joins us with her top 10 Christmas gifts, Kendall Jackson winemaster Randy Ullom evaluates the California wine harvest and Gismondi raves about the food and wine list at Café Brio in Victoria.
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Nov 10, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 11, 2021
We spend today with winemakers Emily Faulconer, (Viña Carmen, Chile), Jeff Martin (La Frenz), Mary McDermott (Township 7) and David Hawksworth (Hawksworth & Nightingale Restaurants, Vancouver).
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Nov 3, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 4, 2021
Today, we talk to Curtis & Sheri-Lee Krouzel, owners of 50th Parallel Estate, winemaker Jacq Kemp (Therapy Vineyards),
Ernesto Gomez, Director (Alimentaria Mexicana Restaurant, Granville Island) and operations director Mike Daley (District Wine Village).
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Oct 27, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 28, 2021
This week, we speak with Toronto wine judge David Lawrason, winemakers Barclay Robinson (Road 13), Craig Pringle (Guest Services Manager) and Chef Patrick Gayler from Mission Hill Winery and Carlos Alentejano, VP Sales/Marketing from Green Square Vert.
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Oct 20, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 21, 2021
Today, we’re on air with winemakers Ernst Loosen (Dr. Loosen Winery), Leandro Nosal (Tinhorn Creek), Jeff Hundertmark (Mt Boucherie) and Richard Penney, Food & Beverage Director from the Watermark Beach Resort in Osooyos.
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Oct 14, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 13, 2021
We’re spending this episode with Oliver BC winemakers Marcus Ansems (Daydreamer Wines) and Ross Wise (Black Hills), then head to Hillside Winery on the Naramanta Bench to interview Kathy Malone and we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Raudz restaurant in Kelowna.
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Oct 6, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 7, 2021
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Sep 29, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 30, 2021
We head to Therapy Vineyards to interview winemaker Jacq Kemp and then we’re off to Sparkling Hill to talk with restaurant manager, Tyler Patrick; Gold Hill’s winemaker Val and GM Daniel Bibby join us from Spirit Ridge.
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Sep 22, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 22, 2021
We are on the road again at The View Winery & Vineyard.
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Sep 15, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 15, 2021
This week we are on the road at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery.
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Sep 8, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 8, 2021
We welcome our new producer, Darren Regan and we’re joined by Dwight Sick (Moraine Vineyards), Martin Kaiser (Doña Paula), Warren Porter, President (Irongate Auctions) and Tourism Cowichan.
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Sep 1, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 2, 2021
This week we are on the road at Okanagan Crush Pad.
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Aug 25, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 26, 2021
This week we are on the road at District Wine Village.
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Aug 18, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 19, 2021
This week we are on the road at Da Silva Vineyards in Penticton!
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Aug 11, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 12, 2021
This week we're back on location in Penticton at Time Winery & Kitchen!
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Aug 4, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 5, 2021
This week we're on location in Penticton at Time Winery & Kitchen!
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Jul 28, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 29, 2021
This week we're on location at Church and State!
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Jul 21, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 22, 2021
This week we're on the road at Enrico Winery!
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Jul 14, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 15, 2021
This week we're on the road again and live on location from Clos Du Soleil!
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Jul 6, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 8, 2021
This week we're on the road again and live on location from Hester Creek Estate Winery!
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Jun 30, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 1, 2021
This week we're on the road again and live on location from Township 7 Langley!
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Jun 23, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 24, 2021
This week we're back on the road and live on location from Hester Creek during our Oliver-Osoyoos Grape Escape!
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Jun 17, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 17, 2021
This week we're back on the road and live on location from Hester Creek during our Oliver-Osoyoos Grape Escape!
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Jun 9, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 10, 2021
This week, Warren Porter, president of Iron Gate Auctions joins us from Toronto with bidding tips you’ll want to hear; one of “Canada’s 100 most powerful women” Sandra Oldfield gets us caught up on new wineries and the Lake Country appellation process in the Okanagan Valley; Sebastien Le Goff, VP and head sommelier at Cactus Club talks about wine and food takeout and we celebrate David Hawksworth’s 10th Anniversary at his namesake restaurant.
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Jun 2, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 3, 2021
This week, John Bishop joins us to talk about takeout at his Kitsilano shrine to organic food; we head to the Okanagan to speak with Gene Covert about regenerative farming; Carmelo’s Peter Oates talks about his local restaurant and how he welcomes competition in West Vancouver and Tony gives you his wine picks for the main courses you grill all summer.
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May 26, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 27, 2021
This week, we look back at a trip to California and talk with four exceptional winemakers and producers: Cathy Corison joins us from Corison Winery to discuss sustainability and accipiter perches; we celebrate 10 years of farming organically with Bettina Sichel, a partner at Laurel Glen; then we head up the mountain to speak with Spottswoode’s President & Ceo Beth Novak Milliken about climate change and what international winemaker she would invite for dinner and winemaker Alison Rodriguez tells us how Fish Friendly Farming has been core to The Hess Collection since 1978.
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May 19, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 20, 2021
This week, Daniel Castaño calls in from Spain and gives us a history lesson on Spain’s Monastrell grape; we head to the South Okanagan to talk to Ingo Grady about Hermit wines and bocci; Tightrope’s Lyndsay and Graham O’Rourke join us from the first certified sustainable winery in British Columbia and we get cooking tips from Executive Chef Dan Vichitthavong from the Penticiton Lakeside Resort.
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May 12, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 13, 2021
This week, Joan Cuisine joins us from Penedes, Spain with organic sparkling cava; Organic Ocean Chef Rob Clark gives us the perfect recipe for spot prawns and we taste a delicious Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon with Napa Valley winemaker Ralf Holdenstein.
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May 5, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 6, 2021
This week, we visit winemaker Kathy Malone at Hillside Winery to discuss muscat and their new chef; Allison Spurrell of Les Amis du Fromage recommends Mother’s Day cheeses; we head to the Okanagan Crush Pad to talk to Chriss Coletta about their three rosés and two Great Pyrenees dogs and Tony and I discuss the positive pandemic pivot at restaurants.
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Apr 28, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 29, 2021
This week, Jesse Harnden joins us from Mt Boucherie to taste their impressive Sangiovese; Sebastian Cortez of Sebastian and Co opens up his butcher shop in downtown Vancouver and tells us how to perfectly pan fry a steak; Dirty Apron’s chef David Robertson wows us with his takeout and generosity in the community and Vancouver International Wine Festival’s Harry Hertscheg gives us highlights on the Bacchanalia Wine Auction.
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Apr 21, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 22, 2021
This week, we head to California to talk with four exceptional winemakers and producers: Cathy Corison joins us from Corison Winery to discuss sustainability and accipiter perches; we celebrate 10 years of farming organically with Bettina Sichel, a partner at Laurel Glen; then we head up the mountain to speak with Spottswoode’s President & Ceo Beth Novak Milliken about climate change and what international winemaker she would invite for dinner and winemaker Alison Rodriguez tells us how Fish Friendly Farming has been core to The Hess Collection since 1978.
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Apr 14, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 15, 2021
This week, we discuss crowd-pleasing wines with Save-On-Foods wine director Steve Moriarty; we head south to Rodney Strong for some cabernet therapy and an update on sustainability in Sonoma County; winemaker Elaine Vickers tells us about her journey from cancer research to winemaking at Red Rooster; and Oliver’s Ingo Grady of Hermit Wines recommends his favourite takeout throughout the Okanagan Valley.
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Apr 7, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 8, 2021
This week, we head to the Cowichan Valley to speak with Unsworth Vineyard’s Dan Wright about what surprised him most about becoming a winemaker; Mike Nierychlo talks about his regenerative family winery and the future of wine tourism; we make a stop at the Moon Water Lodge to find out how to be the perfect guest and Exec Chef Nick Atkins joins us from the Okanagan’s Watermark Beach Resort in Oliver to discuss their new restaurant and his signature dish.
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Mar 31, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 1, 2021
This week, Ross Wise relates his journey from sheep farmer in New Zealand to winemaker at Black Hills; we ask viticulturist Andrew Moon what the toughest task is in the vineyards at Tinhorn Creek; Michael Clark of Clos du Soleil talks about what a winemaker thinks about when fighting climate change in the Similkameen Valley and General Manager Lorin Inglis tells us what surprises visitors to Enrico Winery in the Cowichan Valley.
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Mar 24, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 25, 2021
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Mar 17, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 18, 2021
This week, we’re in Italy to speak with Medici’s Ermes Scardova about wine and food from Bologna; Ian Tostenson, President/CEO of the BC Restaurant Association updates us on street eateries; we head to California to discuss the 2020 harvest and chardonnay with winemaster Randy Ullom from the iconic Kendall-Jackson winery and Jacqueline Boyd joins us with winemaker Jacq Kemp from Therapy Vineyards on the Naramata Bench to talk about innkeeping and summer releases.
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Mar 10, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 11, 2021
This week, we drink from the Okanagan’s oldest vines at Hester Creek; talk to Peak Cellar’s winemaker Stephanie Stanley about cellar experiences; plan micro weddings at the Watermark Beach Resort and look at Okanagan real estate with Shaun Everest who traded in a wine glass for a sold sign.
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Mar 3, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 4, 2021
During this special broadcast, we talk with MW Evan Goldstein about ten South American nations that produce wine; we visit Viñas Montes in Chile where music is played in the barrel room; then we head to Argentina to interview Dr. Laura Catena and taste high mountain Malbec and we’re joined by Edy del Popolo to discuss his commitment to Susana Balbo Wines and empanadas.
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Feb 24, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 25, 2021
Steve Moriarty joins us from Save-On-Foods to reveal their top-selling white wine at a bargain price; we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Raudz Retaurant in Kelowna; Chef Bernard Casavant gives us his secrets to cooking with wine and Harry Hertscheg announces the Vancouver Wine Festival Online Auction.
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Feb 17, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 18, 2021
This week we speak with Kelowna winemaker David Patterson from Tantalus about climate change and we talk to Mike Clark from Clos du Soleil about organic vineyards; Eric Von Krosigk joins us from Frind Winery to tell us about cool technology and dining in domes; then we head to the Victoria to talk with Ross Borland about the vibe at the successful Vessel Liquor Store.
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Feb 11, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 11, 2021
During this special edition, we focus on winemakers in the Okanagan. First, we talk with Winemaker Jason Parkes from The Hatch in West Kelowna. Then we chat with Ann Sperling of Sperling Vineyards in East Kelowna. Next up, we virtually hit up the Similkameen Valley and talk with Orofino Winery owner and winemaker John Weber. Finally, we focus on Naramata and chat with Heidi Noble, Owner and Winemaker at Joie Farm.
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Feb 3, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 4, 2021
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Jan 27, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 28, 2021
This week we dine out with Lucas Pavan, Manager-Membership for Dine-Out Vancouver 2021. Then we head to Garage Wine Co in southern Chile to catch up with Canadian winemaker Derek Mossman to discuss the ancient grape, Pais. Next up, we explore an Okanagan wine called The Hermit with owner Ingo Grady before looking at who's open for dine-in or takeout among BC's growing list of wine country restaurants.
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Jan 20, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 21, 2021
This week it’s wine suggestions for Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl; we talk with Mink Chocolate’s Marc Lieberman about the city’s popular Hot Chocolate Festival; speak with Naramata winemaker Heidi Noble from Joie Winery about rosés and curries and Tony and I look at the challenge of matching wines to food.
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Jan 13, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 14, 2021
This week Chef of the Year, Andrea Carlson discusses Burdock restaurant, Bar Gobo and the growth of Harvest Community Foods; author Luke Whittall joins us from the Okanagan to talk about his latest book, Valleys of Wine; Paul Grunberg, proprietor of Pepino’s, Savio Volpe and Caffe La Tana gives us the lowdown on take-out Italian and we discover a bargain chianti from the CEO of Select Wines.
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Jan 6, 2021
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 7, 2021
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Dec 30, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 31, 2020
This week we get a lesson on Champagne etiquette from gismondionwine.com expert Treve Ring;Carmen D’Onofrio joins us from Stile wines to tell us the difference between Champagne and prosecco;we head to the Okanagan Valley to speak with Lisa Baxter-Burke about takeout provisions from the Front Street Bistro and taste organic bubbly with the CEO of Summerhill Wines.
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Dec 23, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 24, 2020
This week, Tony and Kasey take you home for the holidays with Christmas stories and traditions from around the world!
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Dec 16, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 17, 2020
Today it’s wine bargains at Save-On-Foods, dinner-to-go at Penticton’s top restaurant; a visit to the Passion Pit at Orofino Winery and holiday red and whites at Mission Hill.
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Dec 9, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 10, 2020
This week, Tony and Kasey reveal the 60 top food and wine holiday gifts ideas for 2020!
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Dec 2, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 3, 2020
Caren McSherry joins us from Gourmet Warehouse with her Christmas hits; we head to Kitsch wines to talk about charitable gifts packs; Tony and I talk about wine gifts you’ve never heard of and wine writer David Lawrason chooses BC’s best wines.
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Nov 25, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 26, 2020
This week, Tony and Kasey celebrate holiday entertaining in your bubble with food and wine ideas for this year’s smaller feast.
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Nov 18, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 19, 2020
This week, JS Dupuis, beverage manager of Homer Street Cafe joins us with cocktails for our holiday bubble; Ann Sperling, winemaker and crush junkie talks about Sperling Vineyards collaboration with Guy LaFleur and their “60” sparkling wine; we speak to Ross Wise MW about how Okanagan will look like in 2050 and Tony chooses 4 wines you’ll want to buy with your neighbours.
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Nov 10, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 12, 2020
This week, we get a Covid protocol update at restaurants, hotels, and wineries: we speak with Globe and Mail restaurant critic Alex Gill; Bartier Bros winemaker Michael Bartier; Ingrid Jarrett, the President and CEO of the BC Hotel Association and Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the BC Restaurant Association.
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Nov 4, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 5, 2020
This week, we get a harvest and restaurant update from Mt Boucherie VP Craig McCulloch; Culmina brand manager Jody Leveque recommends wine gifts for the holidays; we tell you about a new Italian in town and we head to the Watermark Beach Resort for fall and winter deals.
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Oct 28, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 29, 2020
Today, we talk to Hatch winemaker Jason Parkes about wine, whisky and his music career; we ask CEO Tony Holler what makes Poplar Grove’s Legacy flagship wine so popular; head to Therapy Vineyards to taste superior chardonnay with Jacq Kemp and ask veteran winemaker Kathy Malone why women are suited to winemaking.
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Oct 21, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 22, 2020
This week, Steve Moriarty joins us to talk about Covid shopping tips and a killer red wine at Save-on Foods; we head to the Okanagan to speak with Road 13 winemaker Barclay Robinson about making big reds and to Alison Moyes from Liquidity about why it’s important to certify organic vineyards; and we listen to Exec Chef Murray McDonald of Spirit Ridge Resort sing the praises of Indigenous cooking.
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Oct 14, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 15, 2020
This week, we’re on location at Therapy Vineyards with host Mike Boyd, La Stella winemaker Severine Pinte, Richard Da Silva proprietor and vigneron of Da Silva Winery and Christa-Lee McWatters, GM of Five Vines.
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Oct 7, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 7, 2020
This week, we’re on location at Therapy Vineyards with owner Mike Boyd, winemaker Jacq Kemp, Poplar Grove’s CEO Tony Holler and F & B manager Michael Ziff. Steve Moriarty from Save-On-Foods joins us to talk about Thanksgiving wines and winemaker Severine Pinte pours Le Vieux Pin.
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Sep 30, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 30, 2020
This week, Craig McCulloch VP of Mt Boucherie winery hosts the BC Food + Wine show to showcase Rust & Co’s GM Jesse Harnden, viticulturist Brett Thiessen and co-founder and proprietor of Kitsch, Ria Kitsch.
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Sep 22, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 23, 2020
This week, we’re on location at Mt Boucherie’s stunning new winery in Kelowna to talk to VP Craig McCulloch, GM Jesse Harnden, winemaker Jeff Huntertmark, and Chef Dan Carkner. We also interview Save-On-Foods wine director Steve Moriarty, Grant Stanley, winemaker of Spearhead, CEO Tony Stewart and Chef Roger Sleiman from Quails’ Gate Winery.
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Sep 16, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 17, 2020
Today, it’s the Grape Escape in the Okanagan Valley and we discuss the 2020 harvest with six savvy winemakers and a chef from Mission Hill, CedarCreek, Martin’s Lane, CheckMate, Road 13 and Liquidity.
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Sep 9, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 10, 2020
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Sep 2, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 3, 2020
This week, Kathy Malone from Hillside Winery joins us with a harvest update; authors John Schreiner and Luke Whittall take us on an Okanagan Wine Tour; Stuart Hart gives us the lowdown on the Watermark Beach Resort and we bake with Coronation grapes.
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Aug 26, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 27, 2020
This week, we head to Save-On-Foods for ciders, wine-in-can and rosés; take a tour and meet the vineyard dogs at Okanagan Crush Pad; speak with the author of the well-researched BC Wine Lover’s Cookbook and tell you where to find a Bonnie Henry tea towel.
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Aug 19, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 20, 2020
This week, we visit Summerhill Winery to discuss biodynamics; talk with winemaker Ross Wise about Black Hills sparkling wine project; head to Tinhorn Creek to talk about the 2020 harvest and check out Yaletown’s Tutto restaurant.
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Aug 12, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 13, 2020
This week, Brett Thiessen joins us from Mt. Boucherie to discuss the Okanagan Similkameen Land Stewardship Project; we get pizza tips from Chef Jeff at Tinhorn Creek’s Miradoro; discuss a new concept at Vancouver’s per se Social Corner with Leagh Barkley and choose the best wine pairings for watermelon.
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Aug 5, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 6, 2020
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Jul 29, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 30, 2020
This week, we talk with Steve Moriarty about rosé month at Save-on-Foods, speak to Jacq Kemp about sparkling wine at Therapy Vineyards, visit Hillside for a guest experience with the wine club manager, congratulate Dr. Tony Holler, President of Poplar Grove about his recent awards in London and book the Sunshot Guest House at Corcellettes in the Similkameen Valley.
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Jul 22, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 23, 2020
This week, we’re back at the Osoyoos Watermark Resort with Stuart Hart: we’re joined by winemaker Val Tait and business manager Navi Gill from Gold Hill, then we’re off to visit Phantom Creek’s CEO Santiago Cilley to discuss winery highlights; we catch up with Michael Bartier to taste his 2019 career vintage followed by a flight of French Door wines by Pascal Madevon, consulting winemaker.
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Jul 15, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 16, 2020
Today, it’s the Grape Escape at the Osoyoos Watermark Resort with Stuart Hart: we discuss Hester Creek food and wine with chef Adair Scott and winemaker Mark Hopley; speak with Steve Moriarty about premium wines at Save-On-Foods; join Road 13 winemaker Barclay Robinson to talk about sparkling Chenin Blanc and we taste Le Grand Vin with Caroline Schaller from Osoyoos Larose.
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Jul 8, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 9, 2020
This week, we’re back at Unsworth Vineyards for the Grape Escape in Cowichan to speak with the Turyk family and winemaker Dan Wright; we discuss tourism and the 2020 Cowichan Wine Festival with Jill Nessel and head to the Emandare Vineyard & Guesthouse to taste wines with Mike Nierychlo; speak with Steve Moriarty about Save-On-Foods ace winery teams on Vancouver Island and take a private wine country tour with Kyara Kahakauwila, owner of L.A. Limousines.
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Jul 1, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 2, 2020
Today, it’s the Grape Escape in Cowichan at Unsworth Vineyards: we divulge the Unsworth winery sale with owner Tim Turyk and discuss new wine releases with Chris Turyk and winemaker Dan Wright; we’re joined by Enrico GM Lorin Inglis and vineyard manager Simon Spencer to talk about new plantings; then we’re off to the spectacular Blue Grouse tasting room with owner Paul Brunner and winemaker Bailey Williamson followed by the Rocky Creek Vineyards father/daughter winemaker team of Mark and Robin Holford.
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Jun 24, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 25, 2020
This week, we’re on location at Save-On Foods North Vancouver with wine director Steve Moriarty and corporate chef Ryan McDonald to sip Okanagan wines from the View Winery and Dirty Laundry Vineyards.
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Jun 17, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 18, 2020
This week, we check out Save-On-Foods' new offerings of wines and ciders, speak to the GM at Spirit Ridge Resort about their $5.2 million renovation, announce the collaboration fo Bartier Bros and France's Boutinot Wines and head to the Watermark Beach Resort to sit on the shore and contemplate dinner in a gourmet kitchen.
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Jun 10, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 11, 2020
This week, we check out the menu and wines at Burrowing Owl, speak to Stephen Cipes of Summerhill about humanity and Cipes Brut, head to the Therapy Vineyards to talk about frontline wines and their luxurious Inn and we’ll taste Poplar Grove’s bright Lakeview rosé made with 100% Malbec.
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Jun 3, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 4, 2020
Today, Chef Roger Ma of Boulevard Kitchen joins us to talk about award-winning cooking, we head to the Okanagan for exciting updates on Clos du Soleil and Tinhorn Creek wineries and we give you food and wine tips for takeout and delivery from the city’s top spots.
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May 27, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 28, 2020
This week, we talk with Mark Hicken at Vintage Wine Law about upcoming changes to wineries, head to the Mark Filatow’s Waterfront Restaurant in Kelowna to see how he’s adapting his operation, speak with Dane Chauvel, CEO of Organic Ocean about the DNA of seafood and call Robert Belcham, President of the Chef’s Table Society to discuss major issues in the restaurant industry.
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May 20, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 21, 2020
Today, we’ll go to Northern Italy for a report on the Alois Lageder winery, talk to Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the BC Restaurant Association for an amazing update on the future of restaurants and we’ll speak with Mike Daley on the status of Canada’s first wine village.
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May 13, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 14, 2020
Today, Black Hills chief winemaker Ross Wise, MW talks about Nota Bene; Ria Kitsch joins us to speak about their cool namesake wines; we’ll visit the Okanagan Crush Pad where you can cuddle dogs and have your wine, too and Tony and I will talk about men in the backyard burning beef.
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May 6, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 7, 2020
This week, we find out how the grocery basket has changed since Covid-19, visit Mt Boucherie to talk about their Original Vines labels and wines, head to Painted Rock on the Skaha bench to discuss the International wine market and speak with the President of the BC Hotel Association about new protocols across the province.
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Apr 29, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 30, 2020
This week we visit Summerhill, the only winery in the world with a pyramid, grab takeout at Tinhorn Creek with Miradoro Chef Jeff Van Geest, meet up at Road 13 to talk about consumer trends and find out what Tony’s drinking from his cellar.
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Apr 22, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 23, 2020
Today, we speak with Dr. Tony Holler about frontline workers in the Poplar Grove vineyard; Tim Turyk from Unsworth Winery about Vancouver Island’s unique bubbly and we talk to the Dirty Apron’s inspiring David Robertson about how he’s feeding Vancouver’s vulnerable population.
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Apr 15, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 16, 2020
This week, we head to Cowichan and Oliver wineries and give you the top take-out spots for food and wine in Vancouver and the Okanagan.
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Apr 8, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 9, 2020
This week we talk with winemakers Mike Clark from Clos du Soleil, Kathy Malone of Hillside and the VP of Mission Hill, Darryl Brooker about deep discounts and free deliveries and we’ll give tips for cheese lovers and find out why Tony’s raving about a BC pinot gris.
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Apr 2, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 2, 2020
On the show this week we speak with Wine Director Steve Moriarty about everything Save On Foods is doing to keep their essential service safe and efficient. Plus find out about the new District Wine Village, and more. Stay safe British Columbia and we'll share our stories while you stay home.
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Mar 26, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 26, 2020
This week, we update with the latest inspiring stories of food and wine taking place in the province, as we deal with social distancing. We'll travel the globe, with conversations about people, place and time with wineries from France, Italy and Portugal... all new content from the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Join us for a positive break from the daily news and cheers to your continued good health!
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Mar 19, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 20, 2020
Join us at the 42nd Vancouver International Wine Festival as we speak with Steve Moriarty Wine Director of Save-On Foods. We'll also share a glass with Kendall-Jackson Wine Master Randy Ullom, as well and many more stories from Laura Catena of Catena Zapata-Luca Wines, and we'll talk about next year's theme continent South America with Harry Hertscheg and Evan Goldstein.
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Mar 11, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 12, 2020
Join us at the 42nd Vancouver International Wine Festival as we fill a glass with Chateau Minuty sparkling rosé, taste chardonnay with JAK Meyer from Meyer Vineyards and sister Terry from Mayhem, head to Paso Robles to sip Hope Family Wines with winemaker JC Diefenderfer and head to Bordertown to taste not only their rosé wine but also their hard pressed cider.
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Mar 4, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 5, 2020: Hour 2
Join us at the 42nd Vancouver International Wine Festival to taste Dark Horse Cab Franc with winemaker Derek Kontkanen, sip Prosecco from Mionetto with Gian Bottos, swirl German riesling with Christian Witte of Schloss Johannisberg/Deinhard and get a wine education from Elsa MacDonald MW at Laughing Stock.
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Mar 4, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: March 5, 2020: Hour 1
Join us at the 42nd Vancouver International Wine Festival as we speak with winemakers: Andrew Windsor from Tinhorn Creek; Ross Wise MW from Black Hills, Caroline Schaller of Osoyoos Larose and Corcelettes’ Charlie Baessler with managing partner Jesce Baessler.
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Feb 27, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 27, 2020
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Feb 19, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 20, 2020
This week we’ll talk to a somm at Hawksworth about his favourite wine for out-of-towners, eat fondue in a glass dome at the Westin Bayshore, drink a glass of Bordeaux with a burger at the Homer St. Café and give useful tips on navigating the Wine Festival.
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Feb 12, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 13, 2020
This week we’ll sip hot chocolate, shave truffles on roasted duck, savour CedarCreek and Black Hills wines and give you tips for eating in Vancouver’s top restaurants.
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Feb 5, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: February 6, 2020
This week, we celebrate Valentine’s Day with BC wines at low prices; the hottest place to order brunch, recipes for a romantic dinner at home and Tony’s favourite international wine picks.
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Jan 29, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 30, 2020
This week, we replay one of our favourite shows with wines from Adelaide, the Uco Valley, Eastern Washington and the Naramata Bench.
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Jan 22, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 23, 2020
This week we’ll cook up a hearty beef stew with John Bishop, match ice wine with food, find out when to send back a bottle of wine and learn why vineyards are called patchwork in the Languedoc.
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Jan 16, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 16, 2020
This week, Tony and Kasey give you strategies for Dine Out Vancouver, Danielle Cunningham from the Westin Bayshore tells us about a Dine Out Package with complimentary parking, Lee Man recommends his favourite Chinese restaurants for the Year of the Rat and we join Chefs Rod Butters and Bernard Casavant at the Okanagan Table in Kelowna.
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Jan 8, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 9, 2020
This week, we head to dinner in a glass dome at the Westin Bayshore, check out the Vancouver International Wine Festival, give you tips on navigating Dine Out Vancouver and talk about a $98 legend at the 10th Annual Hot Chocolate Festival.
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Jan 1, 2020
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: January 2, 2020
Anthony and Kasey celebrate the holidays with a selection of their favourite interviews.
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Dec 24, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 26, 2019
Anthony and Kasey celebrate the holidays with a collection of their favourite interviews.
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Dec 18, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 19, 2019
This week, it’s about turkey takeout at the Westin Bayshore, Christmas dinner wines at Save-On-Foods, the Champagne region of France and we’ll visit the Culmina winery on Golden Mile Bench.
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Dec 11, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 12, 2019
This week we’re on-location at South Surrey Save-On-Foods Wine Shop with President Darrell Jones and Wine Director Steve Moriarty to taste Encore bubbly with Christa-Lee McWatters, Ramblin rosé with Christine Coletta and talk menu development with Chef Matt Stowe, executive director of Joey Restaurants.
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Dec 4, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: December 5, 2019
This week, Tony and Kasey reveal the 60 top food and wine holiday gifts ideas for 2019.
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Nov 27, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 28, 2019
This week, it’s about happy hour deals you should check out, a Holiday Market that will get you in the gift giving mode and we’ll head to France, the theme region of the Vancouver International Wine Festival and tour the Rhone Valley.
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Nov 20, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 21, 2019
This week Tojo, Vancouver’s most famous chef joins us to talk about his exciting cocktail hour and what’s new in Japan, we taste the winner from the Bloody Caesar Battle at Bearfoot’s World Oyster Invitational, head to the opening of Dundarave’s Beach House and tour the Beaujolais wine region of France.
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Nov 14, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 14, 2019
This week, we sip award winning bubbles from Township 7, head to Kelowna for Canada’s Great Canadian Kitchen Party, peak with author Michael Olson about his approachable cookbook Living High Off the Hog and to the Food Network’s Anna Olson about her butter tart buffet.
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Nov 6, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: November 7, 2019
This week, Chef Geoff Carkner from the Westin Bayshore gives us an easy party appetizer for holiday entertaining, Tony and Kasey give you some amazing food and wine hacks, Winemaker Ross Wise gives us his honest update on the 2019 harvest and two generous chefs from the Pear Tree and the Vancouver Club join us to talk about a fundraising brunch you won’t want to miss.
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Oct 30, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 31, 2019
This week, Tony and I talk about restaurant tips for better service, Mission Hill’s Darryl Brooker tells us about their exciting Uncorked event at Science World, Sandra Oldfield gives us an update on the 2019 Fortify Conference in Penticton and we check out the new Raudz Okanagan Table in Kelowna.
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Oct 23, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 24, 2019
This week, we get a construction update from Phil McGahn at Checkmate winery, Charlie Baessler of Corcelletes in the Similkameen tells us what Okanagan producer inspires him, Watermark Resort Chef Adair Scott gives us a simple apple recipe and Tony and Kasey have a bucket list of food and wine events for the fall.
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Oct 16, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 17, 2019
This week, Barbara-Jo McIntosh joins us in studio from France to discuss her guest house, we get a twist on grilled cheese from Allison Spurrell of Les Amis du Fromage and we talk with two hospitality leaders who were inducted into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame this month.
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Oct 9, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 10, 2019
This week we invite you to join us for our Thanksgiving broadcast with the director of wines for Save-On Foods, Poplar Grove’s Dr. Tony Holler and Chris Holler, winemaker Mike Clark from Clos du Soleil and cookbook author and chef Andrea Carlson from Burdock and Co restaurant.
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Oct 2, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: October 3, 2019
This week, we’re back at Quails’ Gate for the Grape Escape to toast their 30th Anniversary with CEO Tony Stewart, Executive Chef Roger Sleiman from Old Vines Restaurant and Susan Doyle, VP of Operations and Winemaking, we’ll taste an impressive Syrah from CC Jentsch Cellars in Oliver, then we’re off to Corcellettes in Similkameen to talk with Charlie Baessler about his new property.
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Sep 25, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 26, 2019
This week, it’s the Grape Escape and we’re on-location to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Quails' Gate with CEO Tony Stewart! We’ll speak with the winemaker and the GM at Mt. Boucherie about their new project and we'll head to Penticton to check out the 2019 harvest at Da Silva and meet up with Save-On wine director Steve Moriarty to discuss the sparkling wine resurgence.
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Sep 19, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 19, 2019
This week, it's our Grape Escape at CedarCreek and it's all about the 2019 harvest! Darryl Brooker, President of Mission Hill, lines up winemakers from Martin's Lane, Mission Hill and CedarCreek, plus their executive chef from the Home Block Restaurant.
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Sep 11, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 12, 2019
This week, we focus on New Australia with wines from Adelaide, check out what’s unique about Uco Valley malbecs, go to L’Ecole 41 to find the depths of roots in Eastern Washington and visit Coolshanagh on the Naramata Bench to taste their chardonnay and pinot noir.
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Sep 4, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: September 5, 2019
This week we talk to Hillside’s winemaker Kathy Malone about what wine varieties capture the terroir of Naramata, get cooking tips from David Robertson’s new cookbook Gather, celebrate Chambar’s 15th anniversary and head to Tinhorn Creek to talk about two events you won’t want to miss.
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Aug 28, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 29, 2019
This week we tell you where to get top BC reds for your Labour Day BBQ and replay our favourite interviews from the 2019 Vancouver International Wine Festival featuring Argentina’s Jose Zuccardi of Familia Zuccardi, Jose Luis Muguiro Jr. from Marqués de Riscal in Spain and Napa Valley's Trevor Durling from Beaulieu Vineyards.
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Aug 21, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 22, 2019
This week, Brett Thiessen joins us to talk about farming at Mt. Boucherie; we take a 1-day tour of the North Okanagan; Audrey Surrao of Raudz gives us the scoop on the Okanagan Table project; and we’ll tell you about a new Asian food concept at Blossom Dim Sum & Grill on Robson Street in Vancouver.
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Aug 14, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 15, 2019
This week we talk with two of the city’s top chefs about their high quality fast food canteen on Granville Island; head to the South Okanagan for an update on wine events; stop at the Watermark Resort for a BBQ recipe from Chef Adair Scott; and toast award-winning wines from Mission Hill’s President, Darryl Brooker.
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Aug 7, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: August 8, 2019
This week Kasey is south of the border so Tony hosts journalist David Lawrason to talk about award-winning Canadian wines and wineries that include Kathy Malone’s Hillside Winery on the Naramata Bench and winemaker Chris Tolley’s Moon Curser Vineyards in Osoyoos.
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Jul 31, 2019
B.C Food and Wine Radio: August 1, 2019
This week on BC Food and Wine Radio, we pay tribute to British Columbia Wine Industry Icon Harry McWatters. We’ll speak with Steve Moriarty, wine director at Save-On Foods about Harry and BC Day; Christine Coletta from Haywire wines about travelling to London in the early days with Harry to promote local wines; Ingo Grady about Harry’s legacy and Sandra Oldfield will tell us how he galvanized the wine industry.
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Jul 24, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 25, 2019
This week on BC Food and Wine Radio, we have tips on hotels, restaurants and wineries in Naramata and the South Okanagan and we speak with two of our favourite guests from the Vancouver International Wine Festival.
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Jul 17, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 18, 2019
This week, we’re back at Township 7 for the Grape Escape in Langley to speak with Manager Jason Ocenas about their elevated wine tasting experience and we drink an impressive bubbly with winemaker Mary McDermott; then we’re off to Seaside Pearl Farmgate Winery in Mount Lehman to talk with Alison Zimmerman about the rich history of her property and we take a culinary, arts and recreational tour of the Fraser Valley.
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Jul 10, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 11, 2019
This week, it’s the Grape Escape in Langley at Township 7; we talk with GM Mike Raffan about the advantages of a “Metro Vancouver Adjacent” winery and speak to winemaker Mary McDermott about what kind of wine she likes to make; then we head to Singletree in Abbotsford to discuss the Etsell family wineries and taste Gruner Veltliner at Bordertown Vineyards in Osoyoos.
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Jul 3, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: July 5, 2019
This week, we’re off to Predator Ridge to talk about food and wine alliances; we discuss Grizzli ice wine, fruit wine and art with Amy Chang ; sample salsa and wine jelly from Taste of the Okanagan and Mike Clark tells us what makes the Similkameem Valley so unique.
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Jun 26, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 28, 2019
This week on BC Food and Wine Radio, we celebrate Canada Day throughout British Columbia; we talk to Pat Bell about Northern Lights fruit wines; Steve Moriarty about BBQ wines at Save-On Foods; and speak with Don Triggs about Culmina's plans for conserving water.
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Jun 19, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 21, 2019
This week on BC Food and Wine Radio, we head to the Similkameen Valley to picnic with quiche and rosé at the rustic Liber Farm and Vineyard patio with owner Mike Dowell; we talk with Craig McCullogh from Mt. Boucherie about his exciting new Wine Experience Centre; we’re joined by Kathy Malone and John Skinner to discuss sense of place on the Naramata and Skaha Benches and then we’re off to Vancouver Island to speak with Karen Elgersma about the upcoming Cowichan Valley Wine Festival.
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Jun 12, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 13, 2019
This week we’re back at Painted Rock for the Grape Escape in Skaha with John Skinner to talk about his award winning wines; then we head to the Naramata Bench to check into the luxurious Inn at Therapy Vineyards and sip pinot gris; we speak with Richard DaSilva Vineyards to taste his impressive blend of chenin blanc and voignier; and meet the talented new winemaker, Keira LeFranc from Stag’s Hollow in Okanagan Falls.
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Jun 5, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: June 6, 2019
This week it’s the Grape Escape in Skaha with John Skinner at his stunning Painted Rock Winery; we talk to Poplar Grove’s Tony Holler about his sexy rosé; taste Time's award winning riesling with Christa Lee McWatters and party with pinot gris at Hillside Winery with winemaker Kathy Malone.
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May 29, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 30, 2019
This week on BC Food and Wine Radio we head to Memphis Blues BBQ to talk brisket with Park Heffelfinger; speak with Stephen Cipes from Summerhill Winery about their new Food Truck; plan a stress-free dinner party at Deb Lykkemark's Culinary Capers and recommend the best late night eats in British Columbia.
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May 22, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 23, 2019
This week, we taste Northern Lights Pear wine; sip Ramblin Rosé at Save On Foods; talk to Rod Butters and Bernard Casavant at James Beard House in the Big Apple and celebrate Tinhorn Creek’s 25th Anniversary and the release of Nota Bene’s latest vintage at Black Hills.
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May 15, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 16, 2019
This week, we’re drinking bubbly with Rolf de Bruin to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Fort Berens and his new restaurant, Ethical table. Tony &I talk about the best outdoor dining in Vancouver, Vancouver Island + the Okanagan Valley, and we’re on the Naramata Bench with Tony Holler at Poplar Grove to discuss his new vineyards.
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May 9, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 9, 2019
This week, it’s an on-location with Joe Luckhurst in the Road 13 Wine Club Lounge; we discuss the new lunch and dinner series at Hester Creek with Roger Gillespie; we speak with Michael Kullman about digging pits in the vineyard at Osoyoos Larose and head to Bordertown Winery to taste their award winning wines.
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May 1, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: May 3, 2019
This week, we’re on location with Joe Luckhurst at Road 13, Canada’s Winery of the Year; we taste tempranillo with Black Hills new winemaker, Ross Wise; speak with GM Jessie Harnden about sustainability at Rust Wine Co and talk about the of age-ability of Okanagan wines with Michael Bartier.
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Apr 24, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 25, 2019
This week, we cook with ace baker Rosie Daykin from her new savoury cookbook; celebrate the Hotel Vancouver’s 80th Birthday; drink Whole Truth gin with RauDZ in Kelowna and Oliver and tour the Okanagan Valley with founder, Patti Ogden-Grady.
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Apr 17, 2019
B.C. Food and Wine Radio: April 18, 2019
This week, it’s Easter wine picks, top 10 places to eat and drink in San Francisco and the 8th Annual Osoyoos Oyster Festival!
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Apr 15, 2019
B.C. Food & Wine Radio: April 11, 2019
We’re on a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island & on-location at Enrico winery in the Cowichan Valley. Hear Randy & Lori Strandlund from the Moon Water Lodge + Malahat Chalet, Enrico’s Lorin Inglis & Dean Canadzich + the upcoming Cowichan Valley Wine Festival!
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