Hello all:   Nothing fancy here, my friends. No wine reviews. No food pairings. No tasting notes. This particular Tasting Room Radio episode is all about the recent wildfires in and around Summerland, Peachland and parts of  West Kelowna. Over 62,000 acres of fire damage. 150 structures damaged or destroyed. Livestock released and saved. Some...

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Friday,   brilliant Gulf Islands string specialist Harry Manx released his 22nd  album, Falling Upwards.  The song titles give hints at what Harry’s been creating. Songs about  Healing – Step Softly Traditional Gospel – God’s gonna cut you down (with Kevin Breit) Love with a groove – Find Your Love Blues and Bhangra -Pork Pie Turban (with...

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There’s no easy way to tell the Moon Curser story. You have to consider the amazing efforts of the original owners Chris and Beata Tolley. They had planned and shaped a wonderful series of vineyards, with  varietals that seemed to go on and on. When they sold the much awarded  winery (2019 Best Small Winery...

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It’s fire season in BC. In the very heart of the prime tourist months, Summerland and surrounding areas have been ablaze. Almost 12,000 people, locals and tourists, have been evacuated from Summerland. On Friday, the main highway through Summerland reopened with limited hours. (7 am to 7 PM) The Bald Range wildfire continues to grow...

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It’s fire season in BC. In the very heart of the prime tourist months, Summerland and surrounding areas have been ablaze. Almost 12,000 people, locals and tourists, have been evacuated from Summerland. On Friday, the main highway through Summerland reopened with limited hours. (7 am to 7 PM) The Bald Range wildfire continues to grow...

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When a press note comes in from the wonderfully engaging  Kate Colley, you had better pay attention. On the Naramata Bench, Little Engine Wines is entering a new era – one built on a long friendship, a shared palate, and fifteen years of parallel careers across four countries. Andrew Windsor joins as winemaker, succeeding founding winemaker Scott Robinson, who...

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It’s a Family Affair     Hello all – The 2026 Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada are quickly being rolled out. Days ago, the much-anticipated Platinum winners were announced. Out of 1800 wines tasted and judged,  13 wines were deemed the best of the best. To my delight Meyer Family Vineyards and Mayhem Vineyards...

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The Cowichan Valley Wine Festival returns Aug 1-31 – Yup, the whole month. It features events, pours, music, food pairings and has a very rewarding Passport Event. Because they’re in close proximity to one another, meeting the winemakers is very possible. All those wine questions you had over the Winter and Spring, at last have a...

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The Show: Fort Berens Winemaker Seth Jex and I are going to be talking about the just-in results of the 2026  Canadian  National Wine Awards and Fort Berens winnings plus  new releases. GOLD – 2025 Riesling 2025 limes, green apple and grapefruit. $23.99 SILVER –  2025 Late Harvest Riesling $20.99 SILVER – 2025 Pinot Gris character and content. Outstanding. $23.99 SILVER...

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We welcome back to Tasting Room Radio, one of our original neighbors on the Naramata Bench, Hillside Estate Winery. Joining us are Kathy Malone, the award winning Winemaker and a fresh talent in the Bistro kitchen, Chef Brandon Fredrick (one of the co-founders of the much talked about Row 14 in The Similkameen) Kathy will be taking all of...

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