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, we chat with DJ Kearney, a global wine expert and Director of Wines at Terminal City Club, about the emotions...
02/14/2025

This week, we chat with DJ Kearney, a global wine expert and Director of Wines at Terminal City Club, about the emotions behind opening a special bottle. 🍷 From the bottles we save for the “perfect” moment to the lessons learned from aging wines, she shares stories of treasured vintages and why sometimes, the best time to open a bottle is now. Tune in February 14-17!

This week, it’s a celebration of “Open that Bottle Night” on Saturday, February 22. We’ll talk with a host of wine geeks...
02/14/2025

This week, it’s a celebration of “Open that Bottle Night” on Saturday, February 22. We’ll talk with a host of wine geeks and find out which wine they have determined will no longer live in their cellar. Geoffrey Moss, Master of Wine, Lithica Wine Marketing, talks about a couple he’s prepared to open. Robert Stelmachuk, Wine Director of Mott 32 Restaurant, will join us to talk about the bottles he’s planning on opening on the big night. Another of our favourites with a brimming cellar is David Lawrason, Wine Director, WineAlign. You might be surprised by his choices. DJ Kearney, Director of Wines Terminal City Club in Vancouver, has a cellar of eclectic choices, and we can’t wait to hear her picks. What are you opening on Open That Bottle Night?

This week, we’re chatting with Michelle Bouffard, sommelier, author, and founder of . Michelle shares actionable ways to...
02/08/2025

This week, we’re chatting with Michelle Bouffard, sommelier, author, and founder of . Michelle shares actionable ways to tackle the challenges of climate change in the wine industry, from conserving water to using lighter bottles. 🌍 Tune in from February 7-10 to discover how little changes add up and when and where you can see Michelle speak in BC!



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This week we chat with Ray Signorello, Proprietor of . Seven years after losing their winery to a devastating fire, Ray ...
02/07/2025

This week we chat with Ray Signorello, Proprietor of . Seven years after losing their winery to a devastating fire, Ray shares how they rebuilt stronger than ever—this time with an underground design. We also hear about crafting wines that balance elegance and power, why transparency in winemaking matters, and his latest projects, including wines that combine top-quality with accessibility. Listen February 7-10 in to find out which wine Anthony says he’s been seeking his whole life.


Photo: https://napavalley.wine/makers/vintners/ray-signorello--3621672

This week, it’s a world of wines as we take you to Napa Valley, California; the Okanagan Valley, BC; Coonawarra, South A...
02/07/2025

This week, it’s a world of wines as we take you to Napa Valley, California; the Okanagan Valley, BC; Coonawarra, South Australia; and Montreal, Quebec. With the 46th Vancouver International Wine Festival coming up in just over two weeks and featuring wines of California and the western USA, we’re joined by Ray Signorello, Proprietor of in Napa Valley, California, and chair of the Gala Auction. Ray speaks to the rebirth of his winery after the 2017 Atlas wildfire and his latest Napa releases. Taylor Whelan, Senior Winemaker, Mission Hill Family Estate Winery Hill Family Estate, updates us on the 23rd release of the Iconic red wine Oculus from the 2020 vintage. Mark Davidson, Head of Education, Americas, , is here for a master class on all things related to Australian Wines, and Canadian Michelle Bouffard, Sommelier, Author and Founder of Tasting Climate Change, joins the conversation with Anthony about the shift underway and the leadership initiatives being adopted to ensure a healthier wine community worldwide.

Sue Hodder, Senior Winemaker at in South Australia, calls in to chat about the unique terroir and history of this wine ...
02/01/2025

Sue Hodder, Senior Winemaker at in South Australia, calls in to chat about the unique terroir and history of this wine region. We hear about its Terra Rossa soils and cool Southern climate, Coonawarra produces bright, medium-bodied Cabernets with vibrant red fruit and deep purple hues. Sue shares insights on how climate change has shaped vineyard practices, why the “Great Australian Blend” of Shiraz and Cab is so iconic, and her 32 years of innovation in the industry. Tune in January 31-February 3 for the full conversation.



Photo: https://www.australianwine.com/en-AU/our-makers/sue-hodder

This week, we get to speak with Jane Ferrari, storyteller and consultant at , to chat about . Jane shares how sub-region...
01/31/2025

This week, we get to speak with Jane Ferrari, storyteller and consultant at , to chat about . Jane shares how sub-regions and warm climates influence wines' unique aromatics and structure, from lush Shiraz to Christmas pudding spice notes. Plus, she explains how great storytelling makes you fall in love with a wine—and the place it’s from. Tune in January 31-February 3 to hear more about the family-run winery.



Photo: https://www.winealign.com/articles/2013/10/17/tutored-tasting-with-yalumba-winemaker-jane-ferrari/

BC Food and Wine goes Down Under this week with the help of two celebrated Australian Women who have been global ambassa...
01/31/2025

BC Food and Wine goes Down Under this week with the help of two celebrated Australian Women who have been global ambassadors for Australian Wine and influential role models for women working in wine for decades. Sue Hodder, Wynns Coonawarra Winemaker, was awarded the Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine Winemaker of the Year award in 2010, and she also took home the 2017 Australian Women in Wine Awards Woman of Inspiration. Hodder was also recently inducted into the prestigious James Halliday Hall of Fame, cementing her status as a wine industry icon and a true legend of Coonawarra wine. Jane Ferrari was named the South Australia Legend of the Vine recognizing her outstanding contribution to the industry. Her career spans many years and is punctuated by her inate ability and passion for communicating and storytelling about wine. Ferrari is a past WCA Wine Communicator of the Year (2012) winner and was inducted as a Baron of the Barossa in 2013, with a career in winemaking and communication, including 25 years at Yalumba Winery, as well as time spent at Wolf Blass Wines and Rockford Wines.

This week, we chat with Shawn Brynildson, winemaker at in Napa’s Silverado Trail. From its equestrian roots to its mode...
01/25/2025

This week, we chat with Shawn Brynildson, winemaker at in Napa’s Silverado Trail. From its equestrian roots to its modern-day focus on rich and textured Cabernets, we dive into the evolution of its wines. Shawn shares insights on the difference between Napa and the North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon and how palates have changed since the 70s. Tune in January 24-27 for the full interview!

Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, joins us this week to share everything...
01/24/2025

Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, joins us this week to share everything you need to know about this year’s celebration of wine! 🍷 From the Bacchanalia Gala kicking things off with a focus on West Coast U.S. wines to exclusive winery dinners featuring names like Phantom Creek Estates and Blue Grouse Estate Winery, there’s lots to do! Tune in January 24-27 for details on the return of the Delta Airlines Tasting Lounge and cost free shipping from the festival to your local BCL. Plus, hotel and festival ticket packages, transit passes, and of course, the chance to chat directly with winemakers, Harry says it’s “like talking to the band after the concert!”.

This week, we catch up with Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein for a mini Master Class on California Cabernet Sauvignon. Ju...
01/24/2025

This week, we catch up with Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein for a mini Master Class on California Cabernet Sauvignon. Justin Seidenfeld, Winemaker at Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County, California, discusses the fall harvest and their top-tier Alexander Valley Reds. Shawn Brynildson, Winemaker at Black Stallion Estate Winery in Napa Valley, talks to us about the storied Silverado Trail and the top wines coming out of this region. Plus Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of Vancouver International Wine Festival, drops by to talk about special event tickets on sale and a general invitation to experience the 46th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival Feb. 24-March 2, 2025.

We’re excited to chat with Grant Stanley, Winemaker at , who shares the journey of their recent success at the National ...
01/18/2025

We’re excited to chat with Grant Stanley, Winemaker at , who shares the journey of their recent success at the National Wine Awards Canada as both Winery of the Year and Best Performing Small Winery, an unprecedented feat by a “small” winery producing fewer than 10,000 cases! Grant delves into single-vineyard winemaking and the challenges they have faced in the vineyard. Tune in January 17-20 to find out about their next venture!



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On this week’s Valley First Wealth Management winemaker profile, we catch up with Severine Pinte, Winemaker and Viticult...
01/17/2025

On this week’s Valley First Wealth Management winemaker profile, we catch up with Severine Pinte, Winemaker and Viticulturist at and . Severine shares how the team handled the challenging 2024 harvest season, from managing vineyards differently to sourcing grapes from Washington. We’ll hear about plans for a Tuscan-inspired blend and the 2022-2023 wines they’ll release. Tune in January 17-20 to find out which method they’re considering using from Quebec to combat the cold! Plus, we get updates on how their sustainable practices are evolving.

This week thanks to Valley First, we speak with Severine Pinte, Winemaker, Viticulturist, and Managing Partner for Le Vi...
01/17/2025

This week thanks to Valley First, we speak with Severine Pinte, Winemaker, Viticulturist, and Managing Partner for Le Vieux Pin Winery and La Stella Wineries on the state of the vines in the South Okanagan and her partnership undertaken in Washington State. Grant Stanley, winemaker at Spearhead Winery joins us to talk about the impressive Pinot Noir coming out of his east Kelowna winery, which was a big winner at the 2024 National Wine Awards of Canada. Also, Stacy Hornemann, Winemaker, Blue Grouse Estate Winery, newly arrived from Sonoma, California, takes over the reins at Grouse Estate Winery and discusses her first impressions of the Cowichan Valley. Plus, we chat with Michael Bartier, Bartier Bros. Vineyard & Winery, and Eric Monnin, Chief Winemaker, Boutinot, two uniquely talented winemakers, discuss the twist of fate that brought the two together to create a standout BC wine known simply as Project B.

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We’re throwing it back to the the spring for a conversation with Federica Boffa, owner of , recorded live at the Vancouv...
01/11/2025

We’re throwing it back to the the spring for a conversation with Federica Boffa, owner of , recorded live at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Federica shares the rich history of her family-run winery, founded by her great-great-grandfather in 1881. Discover their traditional winemaking philosophy and the unique challenges of operating in the center of a busy tourist town. Tune in January 10-13 to learn the difference between Barolo and Barbaresco and to find out which wine Anthony says has an amazing fragrance, “it’s like a grape perfume”.

We’re chatting with Alessia Travaglini, 5th generation of the . Alessia takes us to the northern part of Piedmont, where...
01/10/2025

We’re chatting with Alessia Travaglini, 5th generation of the . Alessia takes us to the northern part of Piedmont, where the Nebbiolo thrives on the volcanic soils of Gattinara. We hear about the unique climate that gives the region its distinct taste and how her grandfather's iconic bottle design functions as a built-in decanter. Tune in January 10-13 for Nebbiolo food pairings.


This week, we speak with Federica Boffa, Owner of Pio Cesare. Federica talks about building two new facilities within th...
01/10/2025

This week, we speak with Federica Boffa, Owner of Pio Cesare. Federica talks about building two new facilities within the historic town centre of Alba. Robin Shay, representing Poggio al Tesoro, located on the west coast of Tuscany in the beautiful coastal wine region of Bolgheri, joins us to talk savoury sangiovese. We’re pleased to speak with Dominga Cotarella, CEO of Famiglia Cotarella, Italy, about a school Dominga co-founded, dedicated to fine hospitality with a keen focus on wine. Then we connect with Alessia Travaglini, Family Member (5th generation) and Export Manager , joining us from the Commune of Gattinara in Piedmont, Italy, home to distinctive square bottles, proving that not all Nebbiolo is Barolo.

Tune in January 3-6 as we sit down with JP Potters, Western Canada Director of Client Care at . JP talks about how wine ...
01/04/2025

Tune in January 3-6 as we sit down with JP Potters, Western Canada Director of Client Care at . JP talks about how wine auctions offer a unique opportunity for collectors and new buyers. Whether you’re looking for rare vintages or bargain buys, the secondary auction market has plenty to offer, including wines you can pick up for less than their release prices. Tune in to learn how you can start bidding and discover some insider tips for new buyers and collectors!

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