BC Food and Wine Radio

We're broadcasting from the shores of Osoyoos Lake again this week, at the Watermark Beach Hotel; General Manager David McBean shoots the breeze with Anthony on their patio and sets the scene for what guests can expect this summer; Levi Gogolinkski the Director of Marketing for Montelvino, highlights the unique attributes of their Uppercase Winery in Okanagan Falls and the newer High Note Estate W...

We're on location at the Watermark Beach Resort in sunny Osoyoos this week, so get ready for friendly banter from their lakeside patio. David McBean, GM for the Watermark updates us on the resort and their fine dining restaurant, 15 Park Bistro, as they get ready for the high season; Mark Hopley, winemaker for Hester Creek Estate Winery reveals a new wine and gives us an overview of what's happeni...

This week, if you are interested in starting a cellar or scaling up, Warren Porter, President of Irongate Auctions, which began as a wine storage company, has some great advice, wherever you're starting from; Chef Steve Rutherford and Mitchell Kerr, the Director of Restaurant & Bars for the Westin Bayshore Vancouver, list the upcoming events and offerings in the Coal Harbour hotel; Giacomo Sisti,...

Ermes Scardova, Export Manager and Renaissance Man for Medici Ermete talks about the remarkable Emilia-Romagna region and the popularity of Lambrusco; Dan Carkner, Executive Chef for The Modest Butcher Kitchen + Market joins Anthony to talk about BC turkey; Eduardo Montresor, Family Member, Montresor Winery and a great storyteller, doesn't shy away from the salacious details of his family's winery...

As British Columbian weather can't decide if it's still winter, spring or this month, our show this week is decidedly sunny as we release some of the interviews recorded during the Vancouver International Wine Festival including Thomas Cuni for Italy's highly regarded Damilano and Tua Rita wineries; Robert Stelmachuk, Wine Director for Mott 32 Vancouver and Anthony discuss which wines match well w...

We are on the road again this week, this time broadcasting from the Oak Bay Beach Hotel on Vancouver Island, and overlooking the Salish Sea. Learn more about the historic property, its fine dining and comfort food offerings, the stunning setting that can be enjoyed around the property including from its mineral pools on the ocean, plus we hear about, upcoming events, hospitality trends and Victori...

If you're looking to plan a wine and food trip to the Cowichan Valley this year, be sure to catch this show. We're broadcasting on location at Enrico Winery gathering the latest on tasting experiences, music events, festivals and the latest wine releases, and more as the wineries move from winter hours to full bore starting in May. Our guests include Lorin Inglis, Simon Spencer and Patrick Haywood...

Happy Easter Everyone! We've got a great show to listen to whether you're preparing Easter meals or driving to your long weekend destinations. We begin with Mark Beringer, GM & Director of Winemaking for Phantom Creek Estates on the Black Sage Bench, just south of Oliver; Mirco Biliorsi, the Export Director for Altesino has lots to say about the Montalcino stand-out; Kerri Wyse-McNolty reflects on...

This week we feature Sandro Bottega, co-owner of Bottega in the Prosecco region of Italy, is the embodiment of "La Dolce Vita"; Mason Spink, winemaker for Dirty Laundry Vineyards in Summerland, updates us on their vineyards, upcoming events and two new releases; Jak Meyer, Owner of Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, has a different story than many producers in the Okanagan Valley, injecting...

Week three of our interviews recorded on the BC Food & Wine Stage at the Vancouver International Wine Festival, begins with Vito Parente for Tenuta Arceno located in Tuscany; we jump back to British Columbia to speak with Richard Kanazawa, the winemaker for Bench 1775, perched above Okanagan lake just north of Penticton; then we catch up with Grant Stanley, the winemaker for SpearHead Winery in Ea...

Hear the energy from the floor of the International Tasting Room at the 2024 Vancouver International Wine Festival where 149 wineries from 12 countries were pouring their wines. In week two of shows, we're British Columbia-themed starting with Vigneron Richard Da Silva to talk about Da Silva Vineyards located above the central Okanagan town of Penticton and at the southern end of the Naramata Benc...

We're at the 45th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival, working the International Tasting Room with 149 wineries from around the globe. We have a stellar lineup of the best and the brightest in the wine world, joining us on the BC Food & Wine Radio Network stage throughout all six Trade and Consumer tasting sessions. Our first of three full shows kicks off with Marco Martini of Mondo del V...

This week we're joined by Corrie Krehbiel the new Chief Winemaker for Frind Estate Winery in West Kelowna. She shares her first impressions and how excited she is to explore the vineyards located at the extreme ends of the Okanagan Valley and in between; Ann Sperling, a celebrated winemaker, originally working in British Columbia and now based in Ontario, addresses a topic on many minds with a sur...

This week, Lee F. Man, "voracious eater", food writer and restaurant judge returns to the show to comment on talented new chefs who are bringing their training in fine French restaurants to Vancouver's Chinese cuisines; Warren Porter, President of Irongate Auctions explains how they have made liquidating cellars, often needed after an unexpected life event, much easier, and teases upcoming auction...

We're feeling festive in our first February show with the Vancouver International Wine Festival arriving in a few weeks; Executive Director Harry Hertscheg and Anthony discuss tips on tasting like a pro and ticket availability; Gismondi on Wine taster and writer HJ Cha shares her favourite memories of Lunar New Year from a Korean perspective, listing much-loved dishes paired with BC wines; The Wat...

This week, our theme is “Global View of Gastronomy”. We begin with Aurelio Montes Sr, Partner of Montes Wines in Chile.; then we head to Sonoma California where Dan Wildermuth, VP of Global Marketing for Rodney Strong shares his insights into visiting the popular wine region; then back in British Columbia, we speak with Graham Nordin, GM of Iconic Wineries of BC who provides a look at the restaura...

Forget Dry January, go big with your wine and your plans for 2024 this month, gaining inspiration from this week’s show theme “Big Reds for a Big New Year”. We begin with Marco Antonio, 4th Generation Owner of De Martino in Chile; Ross Wise MW and Director of Winemaking BC, Peller Estates and Black Hills Estate Winery on the Black Sage Bench; Evan Goldstein Master Sommelier talks about California...

We’re on the beach (we hope some of you are too) this week, so we’ve “upcycled” several of our favourite interviews that fit the theme of “Organics, Biodynamic and Carbon Neutral Winegrowing”. Featuring: Dan Wright, Winemaker for Unsworth Vineyards in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island; Severin Pinte, Winemaker, Viticulturist & Managing Partner for LaStella Estate Winery in Osoyoos who also s...

We’re off catching some sun this week, but we’ve assembled a few of our favourite interviews from 2023 for you to enjoy. This week’s theme is in honour of Italy, the Theme Region at this year’s Vancouver International Wine Festival coming at the end of February. Featured are Francesco Ricasoli, Owner of Ricasoli in the Chianti Classico wine region; Arianna Carafoli, International Export Director f...

Happy New Year! The theme for this week’s show is “British Columbia Wineries to Look out for in 2024” and includes Shane Munn, Winemaker for Martin’s Lane Winery on the South Kelowna Slopes; Leandro Nosal, Winemaker for Tinhorn Creek Vineyards on the Golden Mile Bench near Oliver, Pascal Madevon and Bree Toor, Winemakers for French Door Estate Winery on the Black Sage Bench, also near Oliver, and...

This week, we suggest you sit back with a glass of a glass of your favourite wine for a “Master Show of Master Classes” led by a few of the many inspirational wine people we’ve spoken to this year including Grant Stanley, GM/Winemaker for Spearhead Winery on the East Kelowna Slopes; Laurent Drouhin, Export Manager, US & Canada, Maison Drouhin, in Burgundy, Aurelio Montes Jr. Winemaker for Montes A...

Merry Christmas British Columbia! We’re excited to share our “Home for the Holidays” show featuring personal stories of wine experts from here and around the globe beginning with Christine Coletta, Co-Owner of Haywire Winery & Garnet Valley Ranch in Summerland whose family was very efficient when it came to Christmas; next is Phil McGahan,CEO/Chief Winemaker for King Valley Wines in Victoria, Aust...

This week's show is to help you with planning for the Holidays and beyond. Our first guest is Chef Ned Bell who, as a big proponent of Ocean Wise and now also an Ambassador for Buy BC, we ask him for tips on making your season sustainable and local; first time guest Tara Lee, Food & Travel Writer, offers up some excellent restaurants for celebrating milestones and she and Anthony talk about the fa...

This week, we hear from Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival about tickets and events for the 45th festival, which is returning to its usual spot on the calendar in 2024; Paco Honrubia, CEO of Familia Martinez Zabala for Bodegas Faustino phones us from Spain to talk about their wines in British Columbia; Anthony offers up classic gifts to enhance the win...

This week is a mix of favourites from earlier this year and newinterviews starting with Sébastien Hotte, Vigneron for Lightning Rock Winery in Summerland; Steve Rutherford, Executive Chef and Mitchell Kerr, Director of Restaurant & Bars join Anthony in studio to share the many food, wine, and seasonal options available at the Westin Bayshore on the edge of Stanley Park; then from Hunter Valley in...