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Looking back on a volatile year in BC Wine. 2024 featured wildfires, floods, COVID, road closures, price, tax and wage increases and two cold snaps over two Winters. Vineyards were damaged or destroyed by the Winter freeze. Wineries and growers were facing a 2025 with little or no wines to cellar and sell. The Wine...

Rhys Pender - Master of Wine/Little Farm Winery  (Similkameen) Kathy Malone - Winemaker at Hillside Estate  (Naramata Bench)   There are so many elements in play during the 2025 BC wine-growing season. AND it's just started. Two cold snaps that damaged or killed many vines and vineyards over the past two Winters. It caused many growers to consider planting more winter-proof varietals and adjusting vineyard locations. Then came news that an agreement had been reached between Wine Growers of BC and the BC provincial government. While the new plantings were taking hold, in order to help farming families survive, for one year BC wineries could source their grapes from out of the province. Many headed for Washington. Some to Oregon, California, Ontario, the Frazer Valley and Vancouver Island.  The last two BC wine regions were not hit by the cold. Some wineries flatly refused to use non-BC fruit.   Soon, we'll all start to see labels that say something like  "Washington grapes crafted in BC"! Have fun tasting the blends and varietals that we've never seen or tasted here before. You're supporting BC farmers and wineries at the same time. On Tasting Room Radio and this Podcast, we'll be doing a series of specials on how various wineries and growers have committed to survive and thrive.  Who knows what their new direction may be. There's no denying it - BC Wines will be changing but there will be wines!!!   Enjoy the conversation between myself and Master of Wine Rhys Pender and Winemaker at Hillside Estate on the Naramata Bench Kathy Malone.     www.hillsidewinery.ca www.wineplus.ca www.littlefarmwinery.ca  

We're nearing the end of a volatile year in BC Wine. It featured wildfires, floods, COVID, road closures, price, tax and wage increases and two cold snaps over two Winters. Vineyards were damaged or destroyed by the freeze. Wineries and growers were facing a 2025 with little or no wines to cellar and sell. The Wine Industry and Government leadership came up with a plan to allow BC Wineries to harvest next year's fruit this year in Washington, Oregon, California, Ontario and The Cowichan Valley. As long as the label states "Crafted in BC" and the process is transparent. Will BC wine fans buy their favourite labels if the fruit comes from another region? If they like the new juice, will they still embrace their original BC wines? What gets replanted, and what new varietals will we see growing in the new BC? So much to consider. Which is why we've invited four of the most connected leaders from the BC wine industry to share opinions, suggestions and creative ideas over the course of an hour.   They are:   Cristine Coletta:  Co-Owner Okanagan Crush Pad.  For 9 years,  executive director of the BC Wine Institute! Specialist in marketing and branding wine.   www.okanagancrushpad.com     DJ Kearney - Wine Director The Terminal City Club. Wine Educator at large. @djwines  www.tcclub.com     Rhys Pender - Master of Wine. Co-owner of Little Farm Wine. Similkameen Valley www.wineplus.ca   Lauren Skinner Buksevics- Director of Sales and Marketing Painted Rock. Okanagan Falls.  Member of the Wine Growers of BC Board. @paintedrocklaur  @paintedrockwine www.paintedrock.ca   www.winebc.com   www.totabc.org

We’re nearing the end of a volatile year in BC Wine. It featured wildfires, floods, COVID, road closures, price, tax and wage increases and two cold snaps over two Winters. Vineyards were damaged or destroyed by the freeze. Wineries and growers were facing a 2025 with little or no wines to cellar and sell. The...

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . Jennifer Carleton joins me on the podcast this week. She has a unique perspective on Canadian wine because she travels regularly between Ontario and BC and hears all about what each provinces says about the other's wines. Jenn is extremely well-spoken and enthusiastic about wine. Find her online at her website Jenn's Wine Crush.  Order your Sipster's Pocket Guides at your favourite online retailer, bookstore, or winery near you. You can also order directly from me here! Support the Show.Purchase copies of “The Sipsters Pocket Guides” here! Support Sipsters by subscribing! Thank you so much for listening! Order your Sipster's Pocket Guides at your favourite online retailer, bookstore, or winery near you. You can also order directly from me here! Support the Show. Contact me at sipsterswinepodcast@gmail.com!Purchase copies of "The Sipsters Pocket Guides" here!Support the Sipsters Podcast by subscribing!Read Sipster's ICONS (Because sometimes more IS more.)Find us online at Sipsterswinepodcast.ca. Thank you for listening!

Bud break has arrived in the Okanagan, but this year's harvest isn't likely to produce the bumper crops of years past. Anya chats with BC wine and fruit growers about the current outlook, how this will impact wine and fruit production down the road, and how local consumers can support these local industries, including some fantastic experiences you can explore this summer.

I've had the distinct pleasure to host and produce Tasting Room Radio for 17 years. Most weeks we consider featuring some of those stories on the podcast but music, arts and music history seem to carry the day. These two interviews deserve to be featured because they tell the story of the current state of the BC wine industry. The Okanagan has been burned by summer fires and choked by summer smoke, blocked by road closures at the peak of the summer season, deep frozen by two successive winters and disappointingly shunned by liquor governing bodies in Alberta. All the while the BC wine industry is making better and better wines. So it all feels like three steps forward and two back Kimberly Hundertmark, the GM of Okanagan Wine Festivals brings great news. Right now, they are kicking off the Spring Wine Festival all over the Okanagan Valley. It's an amazing collection of events. Huge gatherings like 2024 BC Top 50 and the Wine of the Year. The TASTE series, carefully curated in locations North and South, the Naramata Bench this Sunday, June 2 and the District Wine Village in Oliver Sat-Sun June 8/9 and Saturday, June 8th at the Summer Sips at Spirit Ridge Osoyoos. Kimberly brings all the news and tips for making plans.   The complete list of events can be found at  www.thewinefestivals.com     John Skinner is the co-owner/co-founder of Painted Rock Estate Winery, on the Skaha Bench in Okanagan Falls. If you go to their website www.paintedrock.ca have a look at the wines and also the awards those wines have won over the years. Pages and pages of awards and outstanding reviews. John's comments about his wines and two new releases – Rose and Chardonnay can be found on Tasting Room Radio. www.tastingroomradio.com These comments by John are about the state of the BC wine industry – the good and not-so-good. Above all, it's John's belief in BC Wine. He shows leadership and well-thought-out decision-making. If you're interested in supporting the BC wine industry – and I truly hope you are – then John brings clarity and commitment to all of us. John Skinner reminds us that most of these wineries are owned by small farming families. “support the little wineries first. Find your favourites and support them when you can”  

It’s the 7th Annual April is BC Wine Month Seven Wine Stars on  why it's time to Buy BC Wine. We can ALL help!       THE SHOW   Christine Coletta – Co-founder  Haywire Wines (Summerland) Grant Stanley –Winemaker/GM of Spearhead  – (East Kelowna) 2022 Best Small Winery in Canada. Rhys Pender – Master...

Sandra Oldfield is one of the leading voices for and in the Okanagan Wine Industry. Was team leader and winemaking leader at Tinhorn Creek in the South Okanagan. Now, she and her husband Kenn lead a popular consulting firm called Elysian Projects. Sandra is also one of the leaders in BC Tourism. She's a highly respected spokesperson for the wine community in BC. No one hired her, she just is. Sandra is also a world-class troublemaker and people love her for that. She speaks her mind but does it from knowledge and passion for who and what she's standing up for. Several years ago the Liquor Control bureaucrats would not allow wine fans to buy BC wine in BC and drive it back home to Alberta. I drove a case of wine across the BC/Alberta border but was not detained. Sandra ordered a shotgun from the prairies to show that a gun could be sent across borders but not wine. We've been friends ever since. Now the same Alberta Liquor agency is telling BC Wineries that they cannot send their wines to wine club members in Alberta and if they do, all their wines will be pulled from store shelves in that province. This is all happening just as many of the small BC farmers who grow the grapes are staggered from the almost complete loss of vineyards and fruit in the Okanagan from two Winter cold snaps that killed many many vines. I found Sandra in Victoria on Vancouver Island and sat down for a frank talk about the state of her industry and possible solutions for all involved. He also has revealed a video she shot with her husband Kenn. Boxes arriving from Alberta were sent directly to her house in BC. Sandra will explain what that says about the playing field here. Delighted to welcome Shotgun Sandra Oldfield

The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Agency conducted an investigation and allegedly found evidence of B.C. wineries engaging in direct-to-consumer shipping across provincial borders in Alberta. Guest: Albert Hudec, Legal Representative of the British Columbia Wine Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Carol and Jeevan as they sip their way through today's episode on BC wine. Hear how wine makers in the province are navigating the impacts of climate change, and the ways in which UBC research is helping to boost their resilience and adaptation during these challenging times. Plus, learn about the alumni UBC Wine Club and its December 2023 offer featuring Moon Curser Vineyards, and find out how you can support fellow alumni winemakers while enjoying exceptional Okanagan wines as a member of the club.

Today on Virgin Mornings: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film is now in theatres! We also chatted about your weird childhood dream cars and Bailey dropped her Top 3 of the Week all about BC Wine! Have a funny story to share? Voice memo us on social media and you could be included in the next episode.  Listen live weekdays 530 -10 am PST on the iHeartRadio app and 1073virginradio.ca

Mark Hicken is challenging the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction's proposed limitations on alcohol consumption, arguing that there are more benefits to moderate drinking. Guest: Mark Hicken, Consultant to the BC Wine and Liquor Industry and Former Wine Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Canada has announced plans to begin evacuating its citizens from Israel in response to the ongoing conflict with Hamas.  Guest: MacKenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Federal and Provincial health ministers are trying to make a $1.2 Billion dollar funding announcement seem like a big deal. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Mark Hicken is challenging the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction's proposed limitations on alcohol consumption, arguing that there are more benefits to moderate drinking. Guest: Mark Hicken, Consultant to the BC Wine and Liquor Industry and Former Wine Lawyer Seg 4: Remember in the 90s when people used to cross the border all the time to save on gas and groceries? Why don't we do that anymore? Guest: Brandi Dustin, Saves $300 a Month Shopping Exclusively in the States Seg 5: Modern connected vehicles with remote sensors, lane assistance, voice commands, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi pose cybersecurity risks, which, despite ongoing efforts by manufacturers to mitigate them, may evolve with advancing technology. Guest: Robert Falzon, Head of engineering for Checkpoint Software and Cybersecurity Expert Seg 6: Studies show that frequent short breaks preserve work-life balance and boost productivity more than the traditional approach of taking infrequent, long breaks. Guest: Katharine Coons, National Senior Manager of Workplace Mental Health at Canadian Mental Health Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our wine industry is expecting significantly lower crop levels and wine production this harvest season. What's causing this? Why such a big swing compared to last year? Guest: Tania Tomaszewska - Strategic business advisor to the BC Wine Industry

If you think you know something about BC Wine but you don't know who John Schreiner is, then you still have a lot to learn about wine in this province. Wine in BC (and Canada) has not always been as good as it is now. At least a generation of wine drinkers now does not remember when Canadian wine was the butt of jokes and probably shouldn't have been consumed by humans before 1994. John saw the potential and began writing about it in the 1970s, publishing his first book about BC wine in 1984. As he says, he was a friend of BC wine when BC wine had no friends. I first read one of John's books more than 20 years ago, met him for the first time soon after that, and he's been an inspiration and a mentor to me for well over a decade. John and I can talk about wine a lot and we both seem to lose track of time. Our affinity for the wines, the industry, and the personalities of the people in that industry seems to drive both of us. It's always such a joy to get to chat with John. He's got a new book of memoirs out now called “Goodgrog: A Life in Wine and Journalism”. It is filled with stories of his vast experiences from growing up in small town Saskatchewan to travelling the world as a journalist. This provides the “terroir” from which Canada's most prolific wine writer emerges as the author of 19 books about wine in BC and Canada. It's a truly fascinating read to learn about someone who is more often out of the spotlight than in it. He knows so much about the wine industry in BC but that information only flows one way. Who is this guy? This book answers all of those questions.   It was a beautiful spring day on the back deck at his home in North Vancouver. We began the chat over a beautiful glass of Mirabel Chardonnay and chatting a little about one of his few non-wine books.Read John Schreiner's Wine Blog.  Support the showContact me at sipsterswinepodcast@gmail.com!Purchase copies of "The Sipsters Pocket Guides" here!Support the Sipsters Podcast by subscribing!Read Sipster's ICONS (Because sometimes more IS more.)Find us online at Sipsterswinepodcast.ca. Thank you for listening!

If you think you know something about BC Wine but you don't know who John Schreiner is, then you still have a lot to learn about wine in this province. Wine in BC (and Canada) has not always been as good as it is now. At least a generation of wine drinkers now does not remember when Canadian wine was the butt of jokes and probably shouldn't have been consumed by humans before 1994. John saw the potential and began writing about it in the 1970s, publishing his first book about BC wine in 1984. As he says, he was a friend of BC wine when BC wine had no friends. I first read one of John's books more than 20 years ago, met him for the first time soon after that, and he's been an inspiration and a mentor to me for well over a decade. John and I can talk about wine a lot and we both seem to lose track of time. Our affinity for the wines, the industry, and the personalities of the people in that industry seems to drive both of us. It's always such a joy to get to chat with John. He's got a new book of memoirs out now called “Goodgrog: A Life in Wine and Journalism”. It is filled with stories of his vast experiences from growing up in small town Saskatchewan to travelling the world as a journalist. This provides the “terroir” from which Canada's most prolific wine writer emerges as the author of 19 books about wine in BC and Canada. It's a truly fascinating read to learn about someone who is more often out of the spotlight than in it. He knows so much about the wine industry in BC but that information only flows one way. Who is this guy? This book answers all of those questions.   It was a beautiful spring day on the back deck at his home in North Vancouver. We began the chat over a beautiful glass of Mirabel Chardonnay and chatting a little about one of his few non-wine books.Read John Schreiner's Wine Blog.  Support the showContact me at sipsterswinepodcast@gmail.com!Purchase copies of "The Sipsters Pocket Guides" here!Support the Sipsters Podcast by subscribing!Read Sipster's ICONS (Because sometimes more IS more.)Find us online at Sipsterswinepodcast.ca. Thank you for listening!

Blair Gillingham  joins me on the podcast this week. He is the winemaker at Howling Bluff Estate Winery in Naramata but has been in the wine business since he was a teenager. He's experienced a lot of vintages in many countries around the world, which he'll be talking about. Blair is super down to earth about wine and winemaking. He was a hard-core listener to my old podcast, Wine Country BC back in the day – even remembering things about them that I'd forgotten about. He brought along a couple of tank samples to try from Howling Bluff and his own project Observatory Wines. So here you go, enjoy my chat with winemaker Blair Gillingham. Cheers! Support the showContact me at sipsterswinepodcast@gmail.com!Purchase copies of "The Sipsters Pocket Guides" here!Support the Sipsters Podcast by subscribing!Read Sipster's ICONS (Because sometimes more IS more.)Find us online at Sipsterswinepodcast.ca. Thank you for listening!

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.

it has been a long week and it's only Tuesday… which means it's time for a glass of wine & this weeks guests is here just in time to share a glass & cheers to another amazing episode! ✨ Today's guest is a Langley local wine lover who is here to talk about her love for wine & join me for a little boujee girl talk! Thank you Jenna @thatbcwinegirl

it has been a long week and it's only Tuesday… which means it's time for a glass of wine & this weeks guests is here just in time to share a glass & cheers to another amazing episode! ✨ Today's guest is a Langley local wine lover who is here to talk about her love for wine & join me for a little boujee girl talk! Thank you Jenna @thatbcwinegirl

it has been a long week and it's only Tuesday… which means it's time for a glass of wine & this weeks guests is here just in time to share a glass & cheers to another amazing episode! ✨ Today's guest is a Langley local wine lover who is here to talk about her love for wine & join me for a little boujee girl talk! Thank you Jenna @thatbcwinegirl

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine.What a treat it was to discuss all things BC wine with this trio of professionals. Two of the more prominent and distinguished winemakers in the Okanagan Valley in Alan Dickinson of Synchromesh Winery and Richard Kanazawa of Bench 1775 Winery came on to talk about what they've been up to so far with this years harvest, navigating another long season of heat and forest fires, global warming, where they see things headed and their own personal philosophies with regards to sustainable winemaking. It was a thrilling to hear them gush about work they genuinely love and enjoy. Then there's one of the most respected and established sommeliers in Vancouver dishing on what she's seeing in her restaurant, Annalena, but also with regards to guest preferences and how this aspect of the BC wine market is evolving. Christina Hartigan brings a wealth of experience and knowledge few have in this part of the world, it was exciting to hear her thoughts alongside Alan and Richard. If you love wine and are curious to hear some of the best share their thoughts, this is the episode for you. Plenty of insights and behind the curtains info shared. Synchromesh Winery is located just above Okanagan Falls. Family owned, the Dickinson's grow and source wine from various vineyards all across the Okanagan Valley. They specialize in Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. They're wines are delicious and they sell out fast. Bench 1775 is located on the southern shore of Lake Okanagan. It's a stunning winery which crafts an array of delicious wines to meet anyones palate. You will not be disappointed. Do check them out. Annalena is one of the best and most consistent restaurants in Vancouver. Located in Kitsilano, this neighbourhood joint is bustling, intimate, delicious and always a great spot to dine at. Christina's spin on their wine menu is surely not to be missed. ***Scout is one of Vancouver's leading food and culture magazines. If you're wanting to learn more about the city's food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city's best offerings as well as who's hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That's Islandist.ca.We're proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we're offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

This episode we're joined by Karnail Sidhu, owner and operator of Kalala Organic Estate Winery in Kelowna BC. Karnail's original background is an electrical engineer and his role as an outsider to the wine industry - as an engineer, immigrant, and Sikh - is one of both frustration and triumph. Karnail is dedicated to organic practices and draws on his Punjabi farming heritage to spend time listening to the land first. He also strongly empowers his staff and shares the successes and defeats of doing so - and why he won't stop.

Today's guest is John Clerides. He is the owner of the incredibly successful Marquis Wine store, the premier wine shop in BC, as well as a number of other ventures and businesses. You'll hear from John how he modeled his store after Kermit Lynch's Adventures on the Wine Route, why John thinks biodynamic practices lead to better wines, why generational wine making matters, what BC and Canadian wine need to start doing, and a helluva lot more.

In this episode Severine Pinte, a managing partner at Enotecca Winery and Resorts where she oversees Le Vieux Pin and LaStella wineries, shares her early wine education in France, why she moved to BC, and the critical role education plays in becoming a better winemaker and viticulturalist. Sev's dedication to bringing up the next generation, both educationally and environmentally, is an absolute highlight.

This week we sit down and pour it up with one of our favorite Canadians Julian of BC Wine Trends and learned more about the love of country music and rosé with our friends of the Strawberry Wine Company! About BC Wine Trends Julian resides in the Okanagan Valley, close to so many first-class wineries and enthusiastic winemakers. Before starting the BC Wine Trends blog in 2015, he had the opportunity to visit wineries on three continents. Born in Melbourne, Julian spent time in Margaret River, Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, McLaren Vale, Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland, the home of his favourite Pinot “Bass Phillip”. He was fortunate to go to school with Phil Jones and remember helping him out with some early '70s plantings in his Leongatha vineyard. Best Aussie Wine 2013. Living in Phoenix for 15 years gave us the opportunity for multiple trips to the California wineries in Napa, Sonoma, Lodi, Paso Robles, Temecula, and his favorite Santa Barbara. Hard to beat the Lodi Zins and Santa Barbara Pinots for value! Another favorite west coast destination was Seattle with easy access to the Woodinville wineries, love those Cabs and Syrahs. His vacations took us to some exciting winery locations in Italy (Tuscany and Veneto where we fell in love with Amarone). In Spain the sparkling wines of Cava outside of Barcelona and the great reds of Roja. This gives you a feel for his background. Our objective for the wine blog is to cut through the Marketing hype and deliver information of value to BC Wine enthusiasts. About Strawberry Wine Company Strawberry Wine Company was created in the middle of a country concert for two reasons: 1. Combining a passion for the love of music and the love of wine 2. Building a community for people who love both of those things. SWC was founded as a homage to pay tribute to country music's past, but also looking forward with a bright and fun outlook for the future. Our debut Rosé is made from grapes of Petite Verdot grown in sunny Clarksburg, California. This is the perfect Rosé to take with you to your next concert, picnic or fun event. Cheers! Strawberry Wine Company Rosé 2019 Rosé, This rosé is made from grapes of Petit Verdot grown in Clarksburg California. This wine was produced and bottled in Paso Robles, California by winemaker Thomas Booth of the WineBoss. Tasting Notes: Nose of fresh-cut watermelon, banana, and strawberry fields, the palate is filled with white flowers, pink peaches, rosewater, cantaloupe, and a finish of Meyer lemons. Please note: If you live in San Diego, California, and want to save on shipping please email me directly at strawberrywinecompany@gmail.com for orders and we can see if the drop-off is available for your purchase. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therosehourpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therosehourpodcast/support

After 12 years, Campagnolo on Main Street is closing its doors and the Cowichan Valley is BC's newest official wine region.

(Recorded July 26) In this episode, I have some great girl talk with radiation therapist and wine blogger Deborah Murray. Deb shares her pandemic experience as a healthcare worker, her favourite #GetThrifty wines for summer, and why it's been so important to live in the moment. We get nerdy about wine, and also chat carbs, photography, confidence and our mutual love of Scotland. Deborah Murray has degree in Photography from Emily Carr University. She went on to study Radiation Therapy at BCIT and now work as a Radiation Therapist at the BC Cancer Agency. As she learned more about wine, friends would suggest that she write a blog about it, which was a great reason to get back into photography. She started the Year in Wine blog and has since taken her WSET I and II, and hopes to do Level III soon. She likes to travel, although travel plans look like they will be on hold for a while. So for now, it's travelling through wine an carbs!Connect with Deb @yearinwine onInstagram and at her blog. Our recommended IG follows for food and flat lay inspo: @gmmphotography, @extraforavocado, @mmoilanenphotography.Book(s) we talk about in this episode:A Severed Wasp (Eckhart Tolle)August Book Club Selection: This month's book club selection is Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner. Click here to join our book club and RSVP for the August 30 online discussion! Where you can buy the book: Indigo.ca - https://bit.ly/CGTAugBook Amazon.ca - https://amzn.to/2EHAeOZ (Audible and Kindle have free trials!)Let's connect! Please take a moment to rate, review and share the episode with a friend. You can also join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk.

BC WINE MONTH 2 WITH RHYS PENDER & BREAKING BREAD/ HOSPITALITY HUSTLE   THE SHOW   April was BC Wine Month. Wine Master Rhys Pender (Little Farm Wines) set out to remind all wine fans why BC has such great wines and celebrate all of the choices we have. Part one took us from April...

How is BC Wine weathering the storm? We chat with Miles Prodan the CEO and President of the BC Wine Institute.

In this episode of Fong on Food, Nathan is joined by Anya Levykh: guest host, food journalist, restaurant reviewer; Sabrine Dhaliwal the Resident Mixologist at The Pourhouse and; Chris Colletta, Owner of the Okanagan Crush Pad in Peachland.

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The Huffington Post recently named the Okanagan Valley, B.C. the number one wine destination in the world, and it’s natural beauty attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists year to their 185 wineries. Listen to Dave and Sandi's travel north through the valley and what aspects make this region unique. Plus, learn about barrel aging in French and American oak and Dave’s night at the B.C. Wine Experience with Okanagan winemakers, featuring cuisine from Seattle restaurant legend Tom Douglas.

On the 42nd episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we interview Erin Fray, CEO of ACME Ice Cream. Monica and Nelson recently headed up to Bellingham to tour their new Factory Facility. Listen in as Erin tells you about all the exciting things ACME Ice Cream has to offer in the near future and their growth into the Seattle and domestic market. In addition, Monica and Nelson recap a busy week which included the BC Wine and Food Experience which included a Wine Masterclass Tasting and a Seafood Multi-Chef Collaborative Dinner, lunch at the new Tankard & Tun Walk-Up Window, and a Rose Wine Class at Claret Wine Bar in Fremont. Finally, we tell you about several events this week including the Elysian Search Party at Seattle Center, the Seattle Street Food Festival, and a Chicken and Waffles and Beer collaboration with Sister and Brothers and Lowercase Brewing. Have a wonderful July 4th Week and thank you so much for listening. We hope you enjoy our latest podcast episode!

After meeting Jen at a Fundraiser, I knew I had to have her on as a guest. Jen is a consultant for the ever-expanding BC Wine, Craft Beer, Distilleries and Cideries in B.C. When I come across people who are authentically passionate about what they do, I am incredibly drawn to them. I have to hear more and I love to listen to them speak. My mind becomes a sponge ready to soak up every word that comes out of their mouth and the journey they take me on is unbelievable. This, by definition, was my experience with Jen. Jennifer Petrichenko  c: 604-996-3500 E: Jen@kisconsulting.ca 

On this episode of the toque podcast, Matt and Andres discuss some of the more compelling stories from the Winter Olympics so far including Mark McMorris and women's hockey. They talk about the weakening relationship between BC and Alberta over the TMEP project and examine the outcome of the Colton Boushie trial and what it might mean for the justice system. CBC's Unbroken - The snowboard life of Mark McMorris: https://olympics.cbc.ca/video/athlete-stories/unbroken-the-snowboard-life-mark-mcmorris/ Music is The Key by The Tall Pines

We support the BC Wine industry this week by drinking two bottles during the recording. Because it's wine, we have civilized discourse on Catholic schools, SuperShe island and the hot trend of penis whitening. Then we take time to discuss the Gerald Stanley trial, and why justice for Colten Boushie should matter. 

BC wine has been boycotted by the Alberta government. But in the meantime... How much BC wine is left for Alberta drinkers? Fletcher Kent, Reporter with Global Edmonton, has the answers. 

Premier John Horgan responds to Alberta Premier Rachel Notley as she moves to ban B.C. wine in retaliation for the Horgan government putting roadblocks in the way of the Trans Mountain pipeline.

  Episode 8 Show Notes Wine of the Week Jan 17-23, 2012: Pentage 2006 Barrel Femented Chardonnay This wine exhibits both the beauty and ugly side of the BC wine industry. The fact is that our local home grown industry is tiny in relation to California, South America or Europe. In fact I believe that the annual production in the tiny Italian region of Umbria more than doubles that of BC. So when there is a great vintage and a particular stellar wine from that vintage, demand is not restricted to our borders. The 2006 was by all accounts a great vintage for BC. You could go up and down the entire valley and find mind blowing wines. One in particular was found in the small winery on the Skaha Bench located just south of Penticton by the name of Pentage. The Pentage 2006 Barrell Fermented Chardonnay had gained some serious fans in Ontario and Quebec so much so that a request to ship to Quebec was made. You know the old saying as one door closes another opens, that is a perfect saying for this wine. For whatever reason this wine found its way back to BC and the Pentage winery. There isn’t a lot of space at the winery so the winery called a few partners and offered a great price to move the wine out of their warehouse to make room for this years wines. Fortunately we were lucky enough to jump on board and get 20 or so cases. The nose is rich and alluring with the aromas of baked apple, nutmeg and vanilla, while the palate bursts with fresh delicious apples, Bartlett pears and honeydew melons. This may all sound divine but the real magic, and why this wine could be fairly priced at $20 or higher, is the texture. This wine has not lost a beat. It is at once fresh with acidity but there are no harsh edges and a slight creamy-ness that is truly delightful. Get it while you can as this is a one time buy meaning that once it is gone there will be no more available to the market. BANG FOR THE BUCK SCORE: 8.15/$1 PRICE $14.99 +deposit PAIR WITH prawns and local crab, grilled chicken or roasted pork tenderloin with citrus salsa, fresh veggies and goat cheese. OCCASIONS Pot Lucks, Comfort food dinners, Casual get togethers . AVAILABILITY Only available in Private Liquor Stores  on in very small quantities TASTE this wine at all 5 Liquor Plus locations on Saturday Jan. 21, 2012 from 3-5pm Liquor Plus Radio is hosted and Produced by Rod Phillips with technical assistance from Steve Jobs (RIP) via GarageBand, Mike & Cheryl DeWolfe and Mike Vardy. You can subscribe to Liquor Plus Radio by either going to our website www.liquorplus.ca clicking on View Community, then the LP Blog, and subscribing by RSS, Or you can subscribe through iTunes or at www.BluBrry .com. Liquor Plus Radio is sponsored by Liquor Plus. Liquor Plus has 5 Island Owned and Island Operated full service locations to serve you better. Liquor Plus Discover the Plus As always please let us know what you think as we know we can improve but need feedback to do that right. That’s all for now so take it easy and drink responsibly so we can all improve our quality of life… one sip at a time.  

Show Notes: Liquor Plus Radio Episode 3: Wine of the Week Jan. 3-Jan. 9, 2012- Wild Goose Vineyards 2010 As many of you know I’m not a huge fan of Pinot Gris and it is not because there is a dearth of great options. The reason is that the majority are poser wines without any soul. Harsh…. Maybe, but there are too many watery, fruit cocktail syrup versions on the market and they are crowding out the few spectacular ones that are on the market. Wild Goose vineyards is located in the Okanagan Falls region of the Okanagan Valley. They have won plenty of awards for the wines sourced from the God’s Mountain Vineyards which, incidentally is home to one of my other favourite BC Pinot Gris’s – Bartier Scholefield – yum.  Their Rieslings are too die for and are pretty hard to get as they can sell out at the winery in the blink of an eye. What makes this Pinot Gris different is not only the terroir, but also that it has undergone Battonage. Battonage is a winemaking term that describes the process of sur Lie ageing a wine. Simply put when the wine maker decides that a white wine has the umpf or the guts to handle he or she will let it age in barrel with the dead yeast cells. Every so often they gently stir it so that all the wine in the barrel gets the benefit. The result, and this totally requires top quality grapes, is a bright fresh fruit wine with the added bonus of a creamy texture. Most Pinot Gris’s feature brisk acidity and flavours of pear and white peach. This one has bright acidity which makes the fruit flavours of apricot, Bartlett pear, White peach and apple taste fresh instead of baked or cooked, however the bonus here is in the texture. The Battonage gives this wine a creamy texture to it which is not only enjoyable, but means you can pair the wine with some heartier foods. Pair this with halibut done in butter with a side of fruit salsa and oh my goodness. This also works with roasted poultry, hearty vegetarian dishes and creamy cheeses. This is a great wine for Culinary nights, Date Nights, Gift Giving, Going to Friends for Dinner, Family Dinners, Afternoon Nibbling, Cocktail Parties. The Bang for the Buck Score for this wine is 7.65/$1 – pretty damn good in relation to a lot of other Pinot Gris on the market today. As our Wine of the Week you can taste this beer in everyone of our 5 locations this Saturday January 7 from 3-5pm. Liquor Plus Radio is hosted and Produced by Rod Phillips with technical assistance from Steve Jobs (RIP) via GarageBand, Mike & Cheryl DeWolfe and Mike Vardy. Liquor Plus Radio is now on iTunes and you can subscribe by going to iTune Store/ Podcasts and typing in Liquor Plus Radio. As always please let us know what you think as we know we can improve but need feedback to do that right. That’s all for now so take it easy and hopefully, we can all improve our quality of life… one sip at a time.