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's show features an exceptional line-up of guests. Evan Goldstein, one of the original Master Sommeliers based ...
07/25/2025

This week's show features an exceptional line-up of guests. Evan Goldstein, one of the original Master Sommeliers based in San Francisco and a recent judge at the National Wine Awards, joins us to discuss both wine and baseball, sharing his experiences serving thousands of glasses of wine at San Francisco Giants games. Sara d'Amato, a contributor to WineAlign, will explore rosé wines from Avignon, France, and present an innovative way to refresh your rosé as the French do on a hot summer day. Michelle Bouffard, Sommelier, author, and founder of Tasting Climate Change, offers insights into her dedicated work addressing the impact of climate change on grape farming and shares practical suggestions for making a difference. Finally, we connect with George Samios, Director of Penali Cellar Doors in Greater Melbourne and a long-time friend of the show, to discuss the revitalization of Australia's cellar doors decades after their initial establishment.

Tune in July 18-21 for our chat with Geoffrey Moss, Master of Wine, Owner of and panel leader at the National Wine Awar...
07/19/2025

Tune in July 18-21 for our chat with Geoffrey Moss, Master of Wine, Owner of and panel leader at the National Wine Awards of Canada. Geoffrey takes us inside the tasting room and shares why Canadian sparkling wine is thriving from coast to coast, thanks to our cooler climate and growing expertise in both traditional and charmat methods. Plus, he’s breaking down the list of top 10 sparkling wine winners!
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This week Julien Revillon, Owner of Maison D. Piron in Beaujolais calls into the show. We talk about the region’s volcan...
07/18/2025

This week Julien Revillon, Owner of Maison D. Piron in Beaujolais calls into the show. We talk about the region’s volcanic soils, Gamay’s connection to Pinot Noir, and how modern winemaking is bringing more body and structure to classic Cru wines like Brouilly and Morgon. Tune in July 18-21 for a mini masterclass on Gamay!
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This week, we explore the history and the story behind the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada as well as the first...
07/18/2025

This week, we explore the history and the story behind the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada as well as the first results released today of the 25th edition with Judge Geoffrey Moss, Master of Wine and owner of Penticton-based Lithica Wine Marketing and David Lawrason, co-founder/co chair of the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada and Wine Director of WineAlign. We’ll also head to New Zealand’s South island to catch up with Kim Crawford Wines Chief Winemaker Dave Edmonds. Edmonds discusses a trio of Kim Crawford labels, starting with the soon-to-be-released no-alcohol Kim Crawford Illuminate “0”, followed by the low alcohol, 7 percent, Kim Crawford Illuminate Eclairer. As well we taste the latest edition of the iconic Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Finally we catch up with Julien Revillon, a Beaujolais-born winemaker and owner of Maison D. Piron in Morgan France. The Piron family have been grape-growers in Morgon for 14 generations.

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Join us as we look back to the Vancouver International Wine Festival where we chatted with Rod Hallam, Market Manager Ca...
07/12/2025

Join us as we look back to the Vancouver International Wine Festival where we chatted with Rod Hallam, Market Manager Canada at Villa Maria Estate , about New Zealand's rise to the top of the Sauvignon Blanc world. It's been a wild ride from the first plantings in 1942 to becoming the #1 producer globally. Tune in July 11-14 as we dive into the country's Pinot Noir success and the single-vineyard expressions showcasing what NZ wine can be.
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This week we discover one of BC’s best-kept secrets: the Thompson Valley wine region. We talk to Trish Morelli, Executiv...
07/11/2025

This week we discover one of BC’s best-kept secrets: the Thompson Valley wine region. We talk to Trish Morelli, Executive Director of the Kamloops Winery Association, about why this laid-back, unscripted wine trail deserves a spot on your summer road trip. From the region’s signature 2024 Riesling to pinot noir, cider, mead, and music events, there’s plenty to explore. Tune in July 11-14 for travel tips.
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This week, we are joined by Rod Hallam, Market Manager for Canada at Villa Maria Estate in New Zealand. We learn that Vi...
07/11/2025

This week, we are joined by Rod Hallam, Market Manager for Canada at Villa Maria Estate in New Zealand. We learn that Villa Maria sources grapes from multiple wine regions across New Zealand, with their primary focus on the renowned Marlborough region. Then we travelled to the Black Sage Bench in South Oliver, BC, for a chat with Kaylee Barss, winemaker at at Jagged Rock. We discussed Kaylee’s passion for reimagining traditional Okanagan varieties, such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, while exploring exotic Italian grapes like Nebbiolo and Barbera, and we tasted 2024 Transfiction Rosé. Next, we head to , a boutique family farm gate winery overlooking scenic Green Lake Valley high above Okanagan Falls. We also spoke with Daniel Bibby, co-owner and winemaker, about his Nighthawk wines, their luxury tent accommodations, top-level restaurant, and impressive new artistic bottle labels. Finally, it’s all things Kamloops for a fun catch-up with Trish Morelli, Executive Director of the Kamloops Wineries Association, who shares what makes the Kamloops wine region so unique, along with key wineries to visit and some of the exciting events happening this summer in the area.

Kamloops Wine Trail

This week, we talked to Andres Galves Pizarro, Winemaker at . Originally from Chile, Andres checked out New Zealand befo...
07/05/2025

This week, we talked to Andres Galves Pizarro, Winemaker at . Originally from Chile, Andres checked out New Zealand before landing in the Okanagan. He shares why Pinot Noir Rosé shines this season, how the “wine-first” culinary approach at their restaurant elevates every dish, and why he tells all the winery visitors to “be a grape.” From two-course lunches to five-course Platinum dinners—and the return of the Summer Song Series—there’s a lot to discover. Tune in July 4-7 to hear more.
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We’re on location with Greg Rowdon, Vice President of Winemaking at . With early roots in Australia and New Zealand, Gr...
07/04/2025

We’re on location with Greg Rowdon, Vice President of Winemaking at . With early roots in Australia and New Zealand, Greg shares why “there’s nothing like the Okanagan”—from Lake Country’s rich organic soils to the desert-like climate of Osoyoos. We discuss preserving each winery’s unique identity under the Iconic umbrella and why they’re thinking beyond organics for the future. Tune in from July 4 to 7 for more!
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This week, we are pleased to welcome you to CheckMate Artisanal Winery, located on the Golden Mile Bench just south of O...
07/04/2025

This week, we are pleased to welcome you to CheckMate Artisanal Winery, located on the Golden Mile Bench just south of Oliver, BC. Our guests include Greg Rowdon, Vice President of Winemaking at Iconic Wineries of British Columbia. Rowdon, who also serves as the CheckMate winemaker, discusses the 2022 Queen Taken Chardonnay and the 2020 Silent Bishop Merlot. He also speaks of the block-by-block approach that distinguishes this winery while celebrating its tenth vintage. Other notable guests from the Iconic Wineries of BC include Taylor Whelan, Chief Winemaker at in Kelowna. Whelan provides insights into the Summer Concert Series and presents tastings of the 2024 Mission Hill Reserve Sauvignon Blanc and the 2022 Perpetua. Shane Munn, Winemaker and General Manager at , oversees both the winemaking process and the management of the winery's operations, with a particular focus on Pinot Noirs and Rieslings. Shane and Anthony evaluate the Martin's Lane 2022 Naramata Ranch Hieroglyph Pinot Noir and the 2024 Hyland Vineyard Riesling from Oregon. Andres Galves Pizarro, Winemaker at in Kelowna, updates us on the 2024 Estate Pinot Noir Rosé and the 2022 Platinum Haynes Creek Cabernet Franc. Additionally, he extends an invitation to consider attending the Cedar Creek Summer Song Series.

Tune in June 27–30 as we check in with Terry Meyer Stone, President and JAK Meyer, Proprietor of .wines to talk about b...
06/28/2025

Tune in June 27–30 as we check in with Terry Meyer Stone, President and JAK Meyer, Proprietor of .wines to talk about bouncing back in the vineyard, crafting a standout 2024 rosé, and giving back through every sip. This year’s rosé supports Breast Cancer Canada, with tasting room fees and $5 from each bottle going to the cause. Tune in for details on their small winemaker dinner and concert coming July 29.
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Tune in June 27-30! We’re on location at Stag's Hollow Winery with Keira LeFranc, Winemaker & Director of Operations. We...
06/27/2025

Tune in June 27-30! We’re on location at Stag's Hollow Winery with Keira LeFranc, Winemaker & Director of Operations. We hear how geothermal coils under glacier-carved terrain help shape their unique wines—from fan-favourite Albariño to bold experiments like Tempranillo. With two styles of Chardonnay, plus classic Merlot and Pinot Noir, there’s something for every palate. Tune in to hear how pushing boundaries is part of the plan.
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