We reconnect with Mark Sheridan President of Hester Creek and their 2022 Judge, 2022 Garland,  2024 The Columbia Valley Meritage and a remarkable new blend  2022 UNDICI, that will be an instant hit. THE SHOW   These are conflicting days at Hester Creek.   At the very same time that they grow, create and release...

THE SHOW Fort Berens in Lillooet, BC we present a conversation with winemaker Alex Nel.    From our friends at Fort Berens in Lillooet, BC we present a conversation with winemaker Alex Nel.  Originally from the wine regions of South Africa, Alex came to BC with his winemaking wife to create a new life in...

THE SHOW    It’s the annual BC Wine gathering designed to showcase many of the wines from all the regions in BC. Wine Growers of BC named it Swirl Around BC Wine Expo 2025.  The daylong celebration took place at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver.   60 wineries from across the province were all set...

Vancouver’s Biggest Non-Alc Wine, Beer, Spirit & Cocktail Tasting! Free Spirit Vancouver.   THE SHOW The low and non-alcoholic sector has exploded into a $13-billion-dollar global industry, recording staggering year-over-year growth, with Canadians among its top international consumers.  According to NielsenIQ, the overall market grew by more than 35 per cent in 2023, and 120...

The spectacular, award winning winemaker Mary McDermott and Township 7 & seven stars Fall releases.   THE SHOW   At the 2025 “Nationals”  – (Wine Align National Wine Awards) – Township 7 received the highest number of awards of any sparkling producer in Canada.   Three Gold Medals  Three Silver Medals The 2017 seven stars Sirius alone...

It’s been called various names over the years. It’s the annual BC Wine gathering meant to showcase  the wines from all the regions in BC. Wine Growers of BC named it   –   Swirl Around BC Wine Expo 2025.    The daylong celebration took place at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver.   60 wineries from...

Noble Ridge (OK Falls) Guests: Benoit Gauthier director of Winemaking/CEO and Asst Winemaker Libby Nixon After somehow surviving the cold snaps of the several past Winters, Noble Ridge in Okanagan Falls has found itself right side up and raring to go. The guests this week are Benoit Gauthier – Director of Winemaking and CEO Libby Nixon...

A Complete Tasting Room Radio with David Paterson and Tantalus Winery. THE SHOW  I’ve been counting down the days to the end of 2025 Harvest. It marks the end of the 2025 growing season AND my first chance to interview Tantalus Winery GM and Winemaker David Paterson. First,  to talk about the National Wine Awards...

Michal Mosny (Winemakers Cut) & James Lester (Sons of Vancouver)     The SHOW   Michal Mosny – co-founder and winemaker Winemaker’s Cut   Michal and Martina Mosny were making wine in Slovakia years ago. They watched a tv series called Hollywood and Vines. They saw the hosts walking vineyards and talking to the winemakers...

This is such a great story. Three professionals had a wine dream that turned into a plan and now a winery. Steve Beecroft,  was born in a farming family in Trenton, Ont. Had a successful career in banking. The love of his life, Tricia Huebner was a highly respected marketing and communications specialist. Dylan Sheldon grew up...