BC Food and Wine Radio

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 sa...

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 vis...

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 Summ...

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 Whis...

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 W...

B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Jan 25, 2023 by BC Food and Wine Radio

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 Ta...

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 Win...

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...

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 sp...

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!

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.