BC Food and Wine Radio

BC Food and Wine Radio Canada's only primetime Food & Wine radio show. Playing on 19 radio stations across British Columbia

Radio Stations & Broadcast Times:
FRIDAY
3pm: Kelowna, News, Talk, Sports 1150AM

SATURDAY
7am: Penticton BOUNCE 800AM
9am: Osoyoos/Oliver BOUNCE 1240AM, Summerland BOUNCE 98.5FM, Princeton BOUNCE 1400AM
1pm: Victoria & Vancouver Island CFAX 1070AM

SUNDAY
9am: Penticton BOUNCE 800AM
10am: Kelowna, News, Talk, Sports 1150AM
11am & 6pm: Salmon Arm BOUNCE 91.5FM; Revelstoke BOUNCE 106.1 FM; Go

lden BOUNCE 106.3FM; Nelson BOUNCE 106.9 FM; Trail BOUNCE 95.7FM; Terrace BOUNCE 590AM; Kitimat BOUNCE 97.7 FM; Prince Rupert BOUNCE 99.1FM; Fort St. John BOUNCE 101.5FM; Fort Nelson BOUNCE 102.3FM
2pm: Kamloops, RadioNL 610AM
5pm: Victoria & Vancouver Island CFAX 1070AM

MONDAY:
Kamloops 6pm, RadioNL 610AM

This week we’re joined by Leonardo Bellaccini, Head Winemaker & Technical Director at , for a deep dive into the heart o...
11/28/2025

This week we’re joined by Leonardo Bellaccini, Head Winemaker & Technical Director at , for a deep dive into the heart of Tuscany. Leonardo shares why white wine is back in fashion, what makes coastal Vermentino so refreshing, and what the Classico in Chianti Classico means. Tune in November 28-December 1 to find out which San Felice wines BC listeners can find locally.

This week's podcast explores the renowned Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Italy, with a particular focus on the vill...
11/28/2025

This week's podcast explores the renowned Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Italy, with a particular focus on the village of San Felice, known for its scenic vineyards. The episode includes insights from Leonardo Bellaccini, Head Winemaker and Technical Director at San Felice, who discusses two notable wines: the San Felice Vermentino IGT Toscana 2024 and Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021. We then head to B.C.'s Similkameen Valley, where Corcelettes Estate Winery Managing Partner, Charlie Baessler, comments on the state of affairs across the valley and updates us on some current releases, how to navigate the upcoming holiday visiting hours, and ordering wine in time for the big day. A bit further east, Matt Kenyon, Founder of District Wine Village in Oliver, offers updates on festive activities at the village, including the chance to ice skate and check out the holiday lights with kids. Finally, Sandy Leier, Winemaker at Laughing Stock Vineyards —the recipient of the 2025 Wine Align National Wine Awards Top Performing Small Winery of the Year award shares some current recommended selections from the Naramata Bench suitable for the holiday table.

We're joined by Mason Spink, winemaker at .team, to talk about a much-needed big harvest and what's showing well this se...
11/24/2025

We're joined by Mason Spink, winemaker at .team, to talk about a much-needed big harvest and what's showing well this season. Mason also breaks down the differences between Osoyoos and Similkameen fruit, oak choices, and how long these wines can age. Plus: holiday bundles, 25% off deals, and shipping cutoffs before December 15 in BC.
Tune in Nov 21–24 for details on visiting this winter!

You won't want to miss this one! Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, will ...
11/22/2025

You won't want to miss this one! Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, will preview what's ahead for the 47th festival, including a limited-time $99 all-in ticket offer. With France as the featured wine region, expect wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy, Alsace, Champagne, Languedoc, and Beaujolais. Harry also shares hotel deals through Stay Vancouver hotels, key dates for winery dinners and trade events, and why Saturday afternoon is the hidden-gem session.
Tune in November 21–24 for the answers to all your festival questions!

This week on the podcast, Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, joins us to ...
11/21/2025

This week on the podcast, Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, joins us to share details about the upcoming festivities in March 2026. Tickets for the public tasting events are now available. This year's featured region is France. Jen Oishi, Winemaker at , discusses the Gray Monk 2022 Odyssey Rosé Brut and the German Christmas Market happening at Gray Monk on Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30. We then head to Summerland to catch up with Mason Spink, Winemaker at Dirty Laundry Winery, who offers some holiday wine gifting ideas. Finally, we travel to Sicily to speak with Frank Cornelissen, estate owner, about his winery, the surrounding natural landscape—including olive orchards—and the vineyards in the northern valley of the active volcano Etna, in eastern Sicily.

Jean-Marc Enixon, Director of Winemaking at joins us on the show this week. Jean-Marc walks us through their small-lot ...
11/16/2025

Jean-Marc Enixon, Director of Winemaking at joins us on the show this week. Jean-Marc walks us through their small-lot 2022 Riesling - how it’s made and why this pre-freeze vintage is so distinct. We also talk about Cabernet Franc in the valley, why it outshines Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in elegance and approachability, and what made 2022 such a strong year on both sides of the valley. Tune in November 14-17 for a look at their holiday offerings, from curated bundles to last-chance shipping before December 15.

Darcy Hagan, Director of Weddings and Luxury Events, and Nicholas Hall, Director of Food and Beverage at the join us in...
11/14/2025

Darcy Hagan, Director of Weddings and Luxury Events, and Nicholas Hall, Director of Food and Beverage at the join us in the studio this week. From Tea with Santa and their classic holiday high tea to the return of Kringle (their holiday speakeasy), they share how the team starts planning Christmas as early as July. We also chat turkey-to-go, wine pairings for your holiday table, and what’s new at Notch8 this winter. Tune in November 14–17 for details on events and to find out who their most popular employees are!

This week's podcast spotlights Óscar Salas, winemaker at Viña Santa Rita—a winery established in 1880 by Don Domingo Fer...
11/14/2025

This week's podcast spotlights Óscar Salas, winemaker at Viña Santa Rita—a winery established in 1880 by Don Domingo Fernández Co**ha, who introduced top-tier French grape varieties to Maipo Valley's fertile soils. Salas presents a new label featuring the Alto Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon. Joining him is Jean-Marc Enixon, Director of Winemaking at Phantom Creek Estates, who will recommend wines for the holiday season, including the 2022 Small Lot Evernden Riesling and Phantom Creek's 2022 Estate Cabernet Franc. The show also offers plenty of festive ideas for experiencing downtown Vancouver, with insights from Darcy Hagan, Director of Weddings and Luxury Events at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, and Nicholas Hall, Food and Beverage Director. Lastly, Erni Loosen, owner of Germany's renowned Weingut Dr. Loosen in the Moselle Valley, shares his deep knowledge and lifelong passion for Riesling—a tradition the Loosen family has nurtured in the Mosel region for more than 200 years.

Tune in November 7-10 for a chat with Cassandra Hood, Owner and Estate Manager of — a small, family-run estate just min...
11/10/2025

Tune in November 7-10 for a chat with Cassandra Hood, Owner and Estate Manager of — a small, family-run estate just minutes from downtown Osoyoos. Cassandra shares how their neighbourly approach defines everything they do, from soft, juicy Merlot to welcoming visitors to come “over the fence” for a glass. We talk about the 2024 season, their upcoming holiday events (including live music starting December 6), and how to get wines shipped across Canada in time for Christmas.

We’re chatting with Stacy Hornemann, winemaker . Stacy tells us about exploring unique Germanic varieties to mastering ...
11/08/2025

We’re chatting with Stacy Hornemann, winemaker . Stacy tells us about exploring unique Germanic varieties to mastering Pinot Noir and shares how Blue Grouse captures the character of the Cowichan Valley. We hear how wines like the Charme de l’Île showcase a distinctly island style, why her barrel-fermented Ortega offers a rustic twist on Sauvignon Blanc, and what she’s still learning two harvests in. Tune in November 7-10 for the full chat!

On this week's podcast, we catch up with Stacy Hornemann, Winemaker at Blue Grouse Estate Winery, who brings a couple of...
11/07/2025

On this week's podcast, we catch up with Stacy Hornemann, Winemaker at Blue Grouse Estate Winery, who brings a couple of signature Vancouver Island wines to the show, including the 2024 Ortega, Stacy's take on an Island classic, plus we taste the 2023 Pinot Noir. Then, it's off to the South Okanagan to reconnect with Michael Kullman, Winemaker and General Manager at Osoyoos Larose Winery, to discuss the Le Grand Vin 2022 and the Petales 2022, as well as a general update on the vines. Also in the Osoyoos area, we speak with Cassandra Hood, Owner and Estate Manager of Over the Fence Winery, about their family-run operation and some holiday wine ideas. Finally, we catch up with Julien Revillon, a Beaujolais-born winemaker and owner of Maison D. Piron in Morgon, France. The noted Piron family have been winegrowers in the commune of Morgon for 14 generations.

This week, Teresita Ovalle, Senior Head Winemaker at , calls the show to tell us about the six distinctive wines under t...
11/02/2025

This week, Teresita Ovalle, Senior Head Winemaker at , calls the show to tell us about the six distinctive wines under the Floresta label. These wines highlight Chile's unique terroir—from cool ocean breezes in the north to mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon near the Andes. Teresita shares how diverse geography and minimal irrigation lead to mineral-rich, balanced wines. We also discuss value, Grand Reserva quality, and what makes Chilean Chardonnay stand out. Tune in October 31 - November 3 for the whole conversation!

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