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 podcast features Jeff Guignard, CEO of Wines of British Columbia. Jeff officially stepped into the role on A...
01/16/2026

This week's podcast features Jeff Guignard, CEO of Wines of British Columbia. Jeff officially stepped into the role on April 28, 2025. He is committed to member engagement and collaboration, and will lead advocacy efforts on behalf of the BC wine industry, which contributes $3.75 billion to the province's annual economic growth. We caught up in person with Olivier Humbrecht, MW, Consulting Winemaker at Phantom Creek Estates. Olivier is a distinguished figure in the world of wine, notably for his role as the proprietor and winemaker at Domaine Zind-Humbrecht. We discussed the white wines he is responsible for at Phantom Creek, which are truly a passion project: white wines from the Similkameen Valley, including Small Lot 2022 Riesling and 2022 Pinot Gris. Staying on the Black Sage Bench, we chat with Kaylee Barss, Winemaker at Red Barn Winery at Jagged Rock at Jagged Rock, about her passion for reimagining traditional Okanagan varieties such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, while exploring exotic Italian grapes like Nebbiolo and Barbera. Plus, Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, joins us to preview the 2026 Festival in March and the theme region of France.

Tune in January 9-12! We were on location earlier this year at with Keira LeFranc, Winemaker & Director of Operations....
01/12/2026

Tune in January 9-12! We were on location earlier this year at 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.

This week, we talk to Daniel Bibby, Owner , about why hospitality runs deep—whether in a hotel or a hillside winery. Dan...
01/09/2026

This week, we talk to Daniel Bibby, Owner , about why hospitality runs deep—whether in a hotel or a hillside winery. Daniel tells us about working with family, making Cab Franc from 18-year-old vines, and what they’re doing with Chardonnay. Tune in January 9-12 for details on their new eco accommodation and their wood-fired oven from Portugal.

This week's podcast features some favourite BC Wine discussions from 2025, including Michael Bartier, co-owner, winemake...
01/09/2026

This week's podcast features some favourite BC Wine discussions from 2025, including Michael Bartier, co-owner, winemaker, and GM of Bartier Bros. Vineyard & Winery, who talked about the bounce-back happening across the South Okanagan for grapes of all varieties. We enjoyed a poolside chat with Daniel Bibby, co-owner of Nighthawk Vineyards, a boutique family farm gate winery overlooking the scenic Green Lake Valley high above Okanagan Falls. We discussed his Nighthawk wines, their luxury tent accommodations, top-tier restaurant, and the impressive new artistic bottle labels. Keira LeFranc, winemaker and director of operations at Stag's Hollow Winery, hosted us on the deck at Stag's Hollow in Okanagan Falls. We talked about being certified sustainable, along with tasting a couple of 2022 wines, including their 2022 Tempranillo and the 2022 Renaissance Merlot. From Kaleden, B.C., Rob Hammersley, winemaker and viticulturist at Black Market Wine Company, also joined us on location to discuss their well-received new 2024 Collusion Series, including the impressive 2024 Rosé.

This week we're back with Michelle Bouffard, sommelier and founder of , an international conference exploring how the wi...
01/03/2026

This week we're back with Michelle Bouffard, sommelier and founder of , an international conference exploring how the wine world can take action. She shares insights on the environmental impact of wine packaging (spoiler: heavy bottles aren't doing us any favours), what sustainability really means, and how to choose a sustainable bottle. Tune in January 2-5 for a conversation that might change the way you shop — and sip.

This week, we revisit a chat with Sara d'Amato, Toronto-based wine consultant, educator, sommelier, wine critic and prin...
01/02/2026

This week, we revisit a chat with Sara d'Amato, Toronto-based wine consultant, educator, sommelier, wine critic and principal partner with , who called in from Monaco. Sara breaks down why rosé deserves more than just "summer sipper" status: it's sustainable, versatile, and no longer just an afterthought in the winery. She shares how the style is evolving, that darker doesn't necessarily mean sweeter, and what to pair it with (from turkey to sashimi). Plus, ever tried frozen rosé ice cubes in your glass? You'll want to now. Tune in January 2-5!

This week's podcast features Sara d'Amato, Principal Partner, WineAlign wine consultant, educator, sommelier, and wine c...
01/02/2026

This week's podcast features Sara d'Amato, Principal Partner, WineAlign wine consultant, educator, sommelier, and wine critic, who discusses rosé and a few other favourites as we try to warm up in the first week of January 2026. Shane Munn, Winemaker and GM at Martin's Lane Winery in Kelowna, gives us a Master Class on Pinot Noir. Shane has an in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of the Pinot Noir grape and is always a pleasure to chat with. Taylor Whelan, Senior Winemaker at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery—named the 2025 Wine Align National Wine Awards Winery of the Year—joins us to talk about the many factors involved in achieving the prestigious status of top winery. Plus, Michelle Bouffard, Sommelier, Author, and Founder of Tasting Climate Change, joins the conversation as her big conference, Tasting Climate Change, approaches in Montreal on Jan. 18-20.

We're on location Township 7 Vineyards and Winery with winemaker Mary McDermott chatting about one of Canada's most ambi...
12/28/2025

We're on location Township 7 Vineyards and Winery with winemaker Mary McDermott chatting about one of Canada's most ambitious sparkling wine programs. Since arriving in the Okanagan in 2014, she's expanded a traditional method lineup that now includes six distinct wines, including a few creative curveballs like a sparkling Viognier. Tune in December 26-29 as we discuss the time, technique, and terroir that go into each bottle. Plus - what it means to disgorge a bottle!


We're joined by DJ Kearney, Wine Educator and Director of Wine at , to talk bubbles—BC style. DJ shares her top picks fo...
12/26/2025

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 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 December 26-29. See the list below:
2016 Blanc de Blanc
2022 Blanc de Noir
2017 Sirius Series
Brut
2016 Sparkling

This week's podcast features lively discussions with DJ Kearney, a Global Wine Expert and Wine Director at the Terminal ...
12/26/2025

This week's podcast features lively discussions with DJ Kearney, a Global Wine Expert and Wine Director at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver, who shares her top recommendations for sparkling wines, including a curated list of the five best BC sparklers to enjoy during the holidays. Raymond Ringeval, Global Commercial Director at Champagne Palmer, joins us to talk about how Champagne Palmer & Co distinguishes itself through the grand terroirs of the Montagne de Reims, where all its vineyards are classified as Premier or Grand Cru. Mary McDermott, Winemaker at Township 7 Vineyards and Winery and the force behind the impressive “seven stars” collection of sparkling wines. Finally, we head to one of the newest wineries on the Naramata Bench for a conversation with Lynzee Schatz, Winemaker, and Anahita Pouget, Director of Brand Development & Marketing at Evolve Sparkling House.

We're sitting down with Mark Sheridan, President of Hester Creek Estate Winery, for a reflective conversation about lead...
12/21/2025

We're sitting down with Mark Sheridan, President of Hester Creek Estate Winery, for a reflective conversation about leadership, legacy, and resilience in the Okanagan. Mark shares stories about the late Curt Garland — an intensely private man with strong ethics who set the tone for Hester Creek by building a world-class team, knowing his own strengths, and always doing right by people. We also talk about the realities of the past few years in the vineyard, from freeze damage to replanting, and why 2025 is shaping up to be a hopeful and exciting season for the estate, home to some of the oldest vines in BC. Tune in December 19-22 to hear about their newest Undici release and the story behind the name!

Tune in December 19-22! Anthony gives us a practical, no-nonsense guide to last-minute wine giving, organized by price p...
12/21/2025

Tune in December 19-22! Anthony gives us a practical, no-nonsense guide to last-minute wine giving, organized by price point and built around tried-and-true picks that are easy to love.

$10–20
• Church & State Wines Roussanne 2019 (Okanagan Valley)
• Finca La Linda Old Vines Malbec 2024 (Argentina)
$20–30
• Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 2023 (France)
• Giovanni Rosso Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 (Italy)
$30–40
• Meãndro do Vale Meão Douro Red (Portugal)
• Black Hills Chardonnay 2022 (Okanagan Valley)
$40–50
• Poggio al Tesoro Il Seggio (Bolgheri, Italy)
• Las Moradas de San Martín Initio (Vinos de Madrid, Spain)
$50–75
• Gérard Bertrand Château de Villemajou Corbières (France)
• Taylor Fladgate Reserve Tawny Port “The Globe” (Portugal)
$75–100
• Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (Italy)
• Croft Vintage Port 2016 (Portugal)
Sky’s the limit
• Dom Pérignon 2015 Murakami Artist Label (France)
• Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Burgundy)

A helpful roadmap for gifting well—no matter your budget or how close to the wire you’re shopping.

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