BC Food and Wine Radio

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...

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.

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 t...

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 Enthus...

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...

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 r...

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 a...

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 E...

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 Mic...

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...

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. W...

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 anniv...

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; C...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 y...

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 Uni...

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.

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; Geoff...

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. M...

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...

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.

We're on location just above Penticton at Poplar Grove Winery. Travel Penticton's Paige Shulz 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 h...