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

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 Concha, 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!

Mike Dowell Vintner and Owner of calls in to the show to talk recovery, renewal, and what’s next for this small but mig...
10/31/2025

Mike Dowell Vintner and Owner of calls in to the show to talk recovery, renewal, and what’s next for this small but mighty winery. After a tough last season for the vines, Mike shares how replanting, new varietals like Chenin Blanc, and a fresh touch from winemaker, Gustav Allander, are shaping the next chapter. From the first Cabernet Sauvignon harvest to the releases of the 2021 and 2022 Cab Franc vintages, there’s a lot to look forward to this spring. Tune in October 31 - November 3 for details on new releases and how to get your hands on their wines!

On this week's show, we catch up with Mike Dowell, Vintner/Owner, who joins us with a recovery report on all three of t...
10/31/2025

On this week's show, we catch up with Mike Dowell, Vintner/Owner, who joins us with a recovery report on all three of the Liber vineyards in Similkameen, Osoyoos-US Border, and on Highway 97. Then to Verona where we speak with Alessandro Pasqua, Family Member, President, Pasqua Wines USA, as Pasqua marks its 100th year making wine in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Bernard Retornaz, Executive Advisor, offers deep appreciation for Burgundy’s winemaking heritage as it continues to shape the success of Louis Latour, fostering a legacy in the world of fine wine. In July 2025, Bernard retired as president and now serves as an executive advisor to the board and Louis Latour brand ambassador. Plus we recall a conversation with Teresita Ovalle, Senior Head Winemaker, and their wines planted on the stony slopes of a vineyard in Alto Jahuel, in the heart of Alto Maipo, about 40 minutes south, of Santiago, Chile

We're looking back at a chat with Ana María Cumsille, Chief Winemaker at , to explore how Chile's oldest winery continue...
10/27/2025

We're looking back at a chat with Ana María Cumsille, Chief Winemaker at , to explore how Chile's oldest winery continues to innovate while staying true to its roots. From a modern take on old-vine Semillón planted in 1958 to two very different expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Ana María shares how Chile's soils, altitude, and maritime influence shape wines with both freshness and depth. Tune in October 24-27 as we talk balance, food pairing, and why Carmen's approach to quality feels perfectly at home on BC tables.

We're joined by DJ Kearney, Wine Educator and Director of Wine at , to talk bubbles—BC style. DJ shares her top picks fo...
10/24/2025

We're joined by DJ Kearney, Wine Educator and Director of Wine at , to talk bubbles—BC style. DJ shares her top picks for local sparkling wine and why more producers are dedicating their time to this expressive category. We also dive into her best tips for serving and pairing: lose the flute, serve it warmer than you think, and remember that salt is sparkling wine's best friend. Tune in October 24–27. See the list below:
2016 Blanc de Blanc
2022 Blanc de Noir
2017 Sirius Series
Fitz Brut
2016 Sparkling

This week, we travel to southwest France to interview Marie Pinceloup, Export Manager for the renowned Château Montus & ...
10/24/2025

This week, we travel to southwest France to interview Marie Pinceloup, Export Manager for the renowned Château Montus & Château Bouscassé. She discusses Madiran's tradition of excellence and Alain Brumont's enduring legacy as the visionary who elevated Madiran wines to international prominence, transforming Château Montus into a benchmark for Tannat-based wines. Charlotte Rawa, Senior Brand Ambassador for Penfolds Wines in the Americas, provides an in-depth perspective on the Coonawarra Cabernet revival and highlights how Penfolds Bin 169 exemplifies the elegance and strength of Coonawarra's terra rossa soils. Ana María Cumsille, Chief Winemaker at Viña Carmen, presents a distinguished Sémillon that has established the winery as one of Chile's most innovative producers. Additionally, DJ Kearney, Global Wine Expert and Wine Director at the Terminal City Club , Vancouver, shares her recommendations for sparkling wines, including a curated list of the top five BC sparklers not to miss during the holiday season.

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