November 8th, 2014 – Portugal

November 6, 2014 00:42:29

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The Wine Diva returns from a trip to Portugal. Man, the stories she can tell.
The Italian wine tour passed through Vancouver. Met an old friend Ivano Reali GM of Castello di Gabbiano in Tuscany.
Jonathan Maltus, owner of Le Dome and Tessier in Bordeaux (100 pts) and World’s End in Napa. (Rock Labels like Good Times Bad Times and Rebel Rebel)
And we finish in the very South Okanagan..right on the border at Moon Curser..makers of very interesting wines. VERY.INTERESTING. WINES!

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Alentejo Portugal

THE SHOW

The Wine Diva

Not only did Daenna van Mulligen head for Portugal to tour their top wine regions, she was also asked to be the keynote speaker at their annual wine gathering.
It’s the second time in 6 years that she’s been there.
We both acknowledge their winemaking skills..with some varietals not seen anywhere else.
We also wonder why the curious wine fan hasn’t yet discovered Portuguese wines, en masse!
Because they are SO good and cheap. It’s the combination everyone’s looking for.
Give me a $17 wine that tastes like a $30.00 wine. Its spelled PORTUGAL!!
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Ivano Reali GM of Castello di Gabbiano in Tuscany – A Tasting of Wines from Italy

Ivano Reali – Castello Di Gabbiano

This Italian Tasting tour across Canada is one of the most popular every year..and why not.
Canada loves Italian food and wine..considering they helped build this country, it makes perfect sense.
The first historical references to Gabbiano date from the 11th century, when work began on the square tower, which was built to defend one of the most important communication routes between Florence and Siena.
In the land survey presented by Tommaso Soderini in 1464 to the ‘Officials’ of the Land Registry of the Republic of Florence, it was noted that wine and oil were the most highly prized produce of the estate.
Mr Soderini, who owned the Castle was the man who commissioned the creating of The Statue of David.

Castello di Gabbiano

As you might surmise..these guys have been making wine a looooong time.
Ivano Reali oversees these historic vineyards in the very heart of Chianti.
Amazingly he’s a very down to Earth and charming as Italy itself.
He was pouring 5 of his best wines but we both seemed fixed on the amazing Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Bellezza (Bell-Ayeza)

http://www.castellogabbiano.it/
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Jonathan Maltus – Le Dome – Tessier (Bordeaux) and World’s End (Napa)
Winemaker Jonathan Maltus is the first Englishman in Bordeaux to win a perfect score from the influential critic Robert Parker. His label is Chateau Teyssier.

Jonathan Maltus Le Dome,Tessier & World’s End

The amazing Le Dome wines come from these vineyards. He also has a crazy good winery in Napa called World’s End, featuring wines called Against the Wind If 6 was 9 Wave Length Good Times. Bad Times Crossfire Jonathan Maltus is often referred to, variously, as a “cult winemaker” or “garagiste,” a kind of renegade Bordeaux winemaker who produces so-called “vins de garage,’ or “garage wine.
Jonathan is a natural story teller. I think you’re going to like his tales.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_Teyssier
www.maltus.com
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Moon Cursor – in the very south Okanagan..right up against the US Border.

Beeta & Chris Tolley Moon Cursor

Chris Tolley – Software Engineer by training. Farmer and winemaker by day. His academic year at NZ’s Lincoln University gave him a soft spot for offbeat varietals with loads of personality.
Beata Tolley – The shingle outside her office reads “Chartered Accountant”. Also trained in viticulture and oenology at Lincoln University, Beata manages the inner workings of Moon Curser. The home of Border Vines, Dead of Night, Nothing to Declare Rose, Afraid of the Dark etc.
Wonderful people..wonderful wines
http://www.mooncurser.com/

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STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

Cornucopia – Whistlers Food and Wine festival
Celebrating The Golden Mile
Had a Glass 2014 is released. James Nevison visits

October 25th, 2014 – Chef Michael Smith

October 23, 2014 00:42:36

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The WineDiva reviews the big winners from this years Intervin International Wine Awards. Then the biggest winner of them all John Skinner from Painted Rock – The International Winery of the Year.
Chef Michael Smith..and his 8th cookbook Family Meals.
Ian Hemphill’s massive 800 page Herb and Spice Bible is the direct result of growing up with parents in the business and being hooked by age 6.
Thomas Perrin is the 5th generation of the very famous French winemaking family.
He also helped create Brad and Angelina’s Chateau Miravel Rose.

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The SHOW

2014 InterVin International Wine Awards

Daenna van Mulligen/The Wine Diva was once again honoured to be one of the judges at the 2014 InterVin International Wine Awards held in Niagara.
They judged close to 1350 wines from 16 countries. and the winner was from BC. John Skinner and Painted Rock
They submitted their 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 Red Icon and 2011 . They all earned gold medals. Their 2010 Syrah and 2011 Red Icon were awarded silver medals, and honours went to their 2012 Chardonnay.
In any game that’s called “bringing the goods”..
So, we begin today’s show with Daenna’s reaction to the competition and some standout wines and then John joins us with his reaction to the breakthrough award.
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www.paintedrock.ca

Painted Rock Winery

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Chef Michael Smith – new book Family Meals

Family Meals

Family Meals
Chef Michael Smith
Chef Michael Smith, one of Canada’s best-known chefs is a passionate advocate for simple, sustainable home cooking and an inspiration for families creating their own healthy food lifestyle. He’s the host of Chef Michaels Kitchen, Chef Abroad and Chef at Home seen on Food Network Canada, Global and in more than 100 other countries. He’s a judge on Chopped Canada and traveled the world for his innovative new web series Lentil Hunter.
Michael is Prince Edward Island’s food ambassador; Canada’s best selling cookbook author, teacher, professional chef and home cook. He led the team of Sodexo chefs that cooked for the worlds Olympians in the Whistler Athletes Village in 2010. His eighth cookbook, Family Meals, hit the bestseller list this summer. His food media production company is breaking new ground online and his Twitter feed is Canada’s top choice for foodie fun.
Michael and I talk about the two words in the title of his latest book. We talk Family and we talk Meals.
And Gin. We talk a little Gin.
We welcome back to the “other” Coast Michael Smith http://chefmichaelsmith.com/
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Ian Hemphill. New book The Spice and Herb Bible.

The Spice and Herb Bible. Third Edition

Ian Hemphill, a well-respected herb and spice expert from Sydney, Australia, just launched The Spice and Herb Bible, Third Edition. His shop in Sydney, Herbie’s Spices, boasts the largest selection of herbs and spices for sale and export in the Southern Hemisphere.
The third edition features six new spice entries, bringing the total number of entries up to 97; 102 new recipes; 33 new curry spice blends and 17 new spice blends, as well as the fascinating section “Travels in the Spice Trade,” which includes Ian’s personal anecdotes and travel stories. The new information truly makes this the definitive resource on spices, and you’ll actually feel like you’ve joined Ian on his world adventures!
He really gives you, the reader, “the inside story,” based on his learning and experiences in this ancient and stimulating industry.
This is Ian’s first visit to Canada. Hello Herbie!!!
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Famille Perrin

Thomas Perrin

and we meet Thomas Perrin… The famous French iconic family winery on this show is Famille Perrin. Represented by the 5^th generation Thomas Perrin
It is no coincidence Famille Perrin is the leading organic wine grower of the Southern Rhône Valley where they occupy the region’s best terroirs. Their values have given them a worldwide reputation for excellence: absolute respect for the soil, a commitment to manual methods and a deep belief that organic viticulture is the only way to express the true essence of the terroir. Moreover the combination of talents within the family ensures the continuation of their unique expertise. Nature and tradition are key to the Famille Perrin way and this approach has continued seamlessly over five generations.
In 1321, under the reign of Pope John XXII, four barrels were brought from the papal cellar in Avignon to be filled with wine in Châteauneuf. Subsequently, the Popes increased their vineyard holdings in the region and the papal wine gained in fame.
The Beaucastel family were living in Courthezon by the middle of the sixteenth century.
In 1549 “Noble Pierre de Beaucastel” bought “a barn with its plot of land extending to 52 saumées at Coudoulet”.

The Family Perrin.

In 1909 Pierre Tramier bought the property and Beaucastel then passed to his son-in-law, Pierre Perrin, a scientist who considerably increased the vineyard holding. His efforts were continued by Jacques Perrin until 1978…
Today the torch is carried by Jean Pierre and François, sons of Jacques. But Marc, Pierre, Thomas and Matthieu, who represent the fifth generation, are ready to pursue this fabulous family history.
Pouring for us today – in Vancouver – Thomas Perrin.
He brings with him the back story of this label and the family.
Thomas was part of the Perrin team that was personally chosen to create Chateau Miravel Rose for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Miraval – The house and Vineyard

It was a world wide success.
http://www.beaucastel.com

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STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

David Hawksworth Scholarship
The NZ tour Wrap up…includes Felton Road, Carrick, 8 Ranges Wines
And my Wines of NZ Hosts

June 7th, 2014 – New Zealand Part 2

June 6, 2014 00:42:59

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Tour Number 2 of New Zealand begins in Hawkes Bay where Syrah is King..through the legendary Gimblett Gravels… and finishes on the south Island in Nelson at NZ’s first Maori owned and operated winery.

North island

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Part 1 of our wine tour of New Zealand took us through the Auckland area and on to Hawkes Bay and that’s where we begin Part 2. Elephant Hill Elephant Hill is a stunning and innovative winery estate and restaurant located on the idyllic Te Awanga coast, in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
They create 2 very fine chardonnays piggyslots , Sauv blanc, a white & red blends called Le Phant Blanc/Rouge and a 5 star Viognier and favour Syrah on the Red side.. We sit down in their fabulous restaurant with Viticulturist Jon Peet and sales and marketing leader Vince Labatt. The word I get from the NZ wine business is… watch these guys..they’re very good. http://www.elephanthill.co.nz/ Pask Staying in the Hawkes Bay area on North Island NZ we head for Pask.

On Roys Hill Overlooking Gimblett Gravels with
Greg Allinson (Pask)

On our tour of NZ #1 we talked to Kate Ranburnd the famous winemaker at Pask. This time we take to the Gimblett Gravels fields and meet the guys who grow in that stunning region.

Gimblett Gravels Pask’s 59 hectares of vineyards are located on Gimblett Road where Chris Pask was first to plant in the region now known as the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District®.
Formed over 100 years ago when the Ngaruroro River changed its course, the light, stony soils of the region are low in nutrients, completely free draining, and create the perfect environment for growing premium quality grapes. Their very first vintage of 1985 Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded 5 stars in Cuisine Magazine.
Since then Pask wines have consistently enjoyed gold medal and trophy success in London, Australia, Asia, the United States, Canada and New Zealand across a range of varietals and winestyles. Pask is one of New Zealand’s leading wineries with an enviable reputation for excellence around the world for over 25 years. Pask has been a member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) since its inception.
Kate Radburnd spent five years as Chair of the SWNZ advisory/working group. I get to meet Danny van Selm

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the vineyard manager and Greg Allinson – direct sales and marketing manager. Interview takes place on a picnic table under a large tree in the middle of Gimblett Gravels. http://www.pask.co.nz/ Trinity Hill Their story began in 1987 when John Hancock met Robert and Robyn Wilson in their London restaurant Bleeding Heart. Over a bottle of John’s award-winning Chardonnay, the concept of a Hawkes Bay winery was born. They were convinced they could produce world-class red wines as well as white in this region of New Zealand.
John recognized the outstanding potential of Hawkes Bay’s Gimblett Gravels winegrowing district and in 1993 Trinity Hill became one of the region’s early pioneers, planting grape vines on a barren plot on the former bed of the Ngaruroro River. The first Gimblett Road wines, barrel-aged, were released in 1998 (vintage 1997); Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot and Syrah, to critical acclaim and a number of gold medals and trophies. In 2000, a further 20 hectare parcel of prime Gimblett Gravels land was purchased, named “Gimblett Stones” where Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot plus areas of Tempranillo, Syrah and Viognier were planted.
By 2001 The Gimblett Gravels Winegrowers Association was set up with 34 wineries and winegrowers from a “terroir”-defined area of the old Ngaruroro Riverbed, including Gimblett Road. Trinity Hill was and remains a founding member. In 2002, the first vintage super-premium wine Homage Syrah was made. When it was released in 2004 it received critical acclaim world-wide. The 2006 vintage of Homage Syrah won the Supreme Award at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards in 2007. John Hancock is our guest http://www.trinityhill.com/ http://www.gimblettgravels.com/ Sileni Estates Sileni Estates is a major vineyard and winery development in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s oldest established vineyard area. The first vintage was in 1998. Sileni boasts a state of the art winery designed to crush over 1500 tonnes of grapes.

Sileni Estate

The Winemaking Team strive to maintain high standards in environmentally sustainable viticultural and winemaking practices Our Guests are Winemaker Grant Edmonds and Senior winemaker Rachael Garnham (currently on Mat leave. Two 1 year old twins)) With over 20 years experience in the New Zealand wine industry, including the position of Chief Winemaker for the Villa Maria Group and Esk Valley Estates, Grant now leads a team of talented winemakers and viticultural staff who all share Grant and Sileni Estates’ commitment to the vision of making internationally acclaimed wines.
They grow wines in a new sub-region of Gimblett Gravels The Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District in Hawke’s Bay has recently been launched to celebrate and promote one of New Zealand’s premium wine-growing sub-regions. The area extends over more than 2,000 hectares on the western side of the Heretaunga plains and includes the largest concentration of quality vineyards in Hawke’s Bay. It now has 10 winery members, including Sileni Estates. Sileni Estates has implemented and maintains both the ISO14001 and Sustainable Winegrowing certification.
http://www.sileni.co.nz/ Mission Estate In 1838 a group of French Missionaries (with the blessing of the Pope)
arrived and established a Marist Mission in the north of New Zealand. 1851 In 1851 a mission station was established near the Ngaruroro River between Napier and Hastings at Pakowhai. In 1858, the missionaries moved to land they had purchased at Meeanee and a major community was established.

Mission Estate

A cottage for living quarters was transported from Pakowhai and later a Church, school and study halls were built. Vines were planted to produce both sacramental and table wine. The first record of a commercial sale dates back to 1870 when a parcel of mostly dry reds were sold. Today Mission Estate is Hawke’s Bay’s oldest winery, with a well-respected reputation in the New Zealand market as a producer of consistent quality, value for money wines. Winemaker Paul Mooney Paul Mooney has been the winemaker at Mission Estate for over 30 years, making him one of the most experienced winemakers in New Zealand.

Paul Mooney

Paul’s winemaking philosophies are heavily influenced by his mentor, Brother John, who trained in Bordeaux during the 1960’s http://www.missionestate.co.nz/
Then it’s off to Wellington and then Nelson on the Northern tip of the South Island. Te Mania and Richmond Plains Te Mānia was established by Jon and Cheryl Harrey in 1990 near Nelson at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. A two time Champion of the prestigious Bragato Wine Awards, Te Mānia has created excellent Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Riesling wine.
Te Mānia is the Maori name for “The Plains” pronounced “Tay Ma-ni-a” Big Balls Syrah To celebrate worlds biggest

At Richmond Plains & Te Mania with Lars Jensen owner of Richmond Plains plus winemaker Steve Gill

grapevine rugby ball and to support their world beating rugby team they have released the Te Mania 2010 Big Balls Syrah. It’s an ideal accompaniment to roast springbok, bbq wallaby, coq au vin and to wash down English puddings!

Big Balls at Richmond Plains

Richmond Plains is an organic and biodynamic Nelson wine making pioneer producing New Zealand’s first Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from certified Organic and Biodynamic grapes. They also produce Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rose, Syrah and Blanc de Noir – Pinot made as a white wine. Richmond Plains has been growing and making organic wine since inception in 1991 and its grapes are certified by BioGro and Demeter New Zealand. Richmond Plains won the Trophy for the best Sauvignon Blanc at the 2012 Sydney International Wine Competition. Our guests are Winemaker Steve Gill – Both labels Lars Jensen – Owner Richmond Plains Tohu

Tohu Wines..Maori Owned

Tohu produces award-winning New Zealand wine crafted from grapes grown in the breath-takingly beautiful, Awatere Valley Vineyard. When Tohu launched in 1998 we were the world’s first Māori owned wine company.
Since then they’ve grown a reputation for producing premium wine in a range of varieties, winning awards for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Méthode Traditionnelle. . Tohu Wines now has a sister brand. Aronui Wines was launched early in 2013 by the whanau who have been brining you award-winning Tohu Wines for over 15 years.
The word Aronui derives from the Māori mythological basket of knowledge associated with crafts, arts and working with the land in beneficial ways. This reflects their commitment to caring for the land and their artisanal approach to winemaking. As the owners are kaitiaki (guardians of their natural resources) and focused on sustainable enterprise, both Tohu and Aronui vineyards are certified by Sustainable Wine Growing New Zealand (SWNZ), the company is CEMARS accredited, and the wines are carboNZero certified.
Whenua Matua (Significant Lands) is the name of our Aronui vineyard. It is located in Nelson’s Moutere Valley – an area fast becoming an aromatics powerhouse. This compliments their Tohu vineyards located in Marlborough, where they continue to produce Single Vineyard Estate grown wines and exceptional Kaumatua-Reserve range, named after special elders from within their whanau.

Maori mussles Capt Dave Higgins aboard Hicapoo Hunter

Our hosts also take us to their mussle farms just off shore. That’s where we get the treat of the trip..fresh live mussels cooked on deck and washed down with their Sauvignon Blanc.
Whanau = family. Māori = indigenous peoples of New Zealand. Kaumauta = respected elder Our guests include: Kerensa Johnson – Company Secretary and Lawyer Mike Brown – CEO Kono beverages Capt Dave Higgins – Hicapoo Hunter fishing boat. Our next New Zealand special will feature: Spy Valley Yealands Stoneleigh & Brancott Seresin Staetelandt Maraqeta Lodge

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Stories we’re working on:

Director Jon Favreau talks about his new film – Chef

Wrap up on Argentina Tour
Part three of New Zealand tour
3 days in the Okanagan
2 day Oregon wine tour
Lisa Ahier – Sobo Cookbook
Chateau Teyssier – St Emilion
World’s End – Napa

Brewery and the Beast Changing Wine Laws R&B Brewing let the chefs do the beer Jason Priestley – The book – the man Vancouver chefs try and Kill Bill 24 Director Reuben Atlas shoots documentary on fake rare wines.

February 12th 2014 – David Foster Interview

February 10, 2014 00:54:02

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The last show features The wineries of Sonoma..and an exclusive interview with David Foster… (searing questions by Jason Priestley and myself)

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Sonoma wants out from the shadow of Napa.

They have more land, more vines and many of the wineries are run by families..not corporations. That’s a good thing.

We talk to Honore Comfort – The Executive director of Sonoma County

Honore Comfort

Adam Lee – Siduri. Maker of really great Pinot Noir.

Jeremy Baker..President of Thomas George. Grew up in Toronto. Friends with the Mayor.

Jeremy Baker

Dan Kosta – Co-Owner of Kosta- Browne. The bad boys of California Pinot
DJ Kearney – Knows more about wine than the whole room.

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and David Foster… Producer. Singer/Songwriter. Grammy winner… Producer of the year.

The list goes on and on. Now Chairman of Verve record Group.
Currently working with Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams, Diana Krall just to name a few.
Jason Priestley and I interviewed David at his home above Malibu..
He had been in bed for 3 days fighting the flu and still committed to the interview for Hollywood and Vines TV… then went straight back to bed.
Good Canadian Boy.

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February 6th- Canadian Culinary Championships

February 4, 2014 00:54:01

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Do you love your Australian wines? We start with a mini OZ tour. Mark Davidson is a sommelier who now represents wines of Australia, and he brought with him two of Australia’s cutting edge winemakers. Brendan Keys is from BK Wines Adelaide Hills, and poured his much talked-about Skin and Bones. Matt Fowles from Strathbogie Range brought his Ladies who shoot their Lunch (meant to pair with game), and his other wine Are you Game?

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The Show

James Nevison talks about his book Had a Glass, Top 100 wines under $20.00.
The Wine Diva and I join forces to interview Ed Flaherty, the wine maker of Tarapaca in Chile.

The Canadian Culinary Championships take place this weekend in Kelowna, with the very best chefs competing over two hard days. Three of those chefs are from Alberta and BC:

Duncan Ly – Calgary Paul Shufelt – Edmonton Brian Skinner – Vancouver
Partial proceeds from this Championship go to funding Canada’s Olympic Athletes.

Sam Roberts has a new album coming next week. My interview with Sam will run on Mulligan Stew as soon as the music gets here. In the meantime Sam is a huge wine fan and he joins us on Wednesday’s TRR.

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– on our last show for CKUA. Jason Priestley and I visit David Foster in Malibu.
We talk wine and David’s career in music. It’s a really good interview.

February 5th, 2014

February 4, 2014

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The Show

Do you love your Australian wines??
We start with a mini OZ tour. Mark Davidson is a Sommelier who now represents The Wines of Australia.

Mark Davidson. Wine of Australia

He brought with him two of Australia’s cutting edge winemakers.

Brendan Keys BK Wines Oz

Brendan Keys from BK Wines Adelaide Hills who poured his much talked about Skin and Bones.

Matt Fowles from Strathbogie Range who brought his Ladies who shoot their Lunch (meant to pair with Game)

Matt Fowles – Oz

…and his other wine Are you Game?

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James Nevison talks about his book Had a Glass, Top 100 wines under $20.00 And The Wine Diva and I join forces to interview Ed Flaherty, the wine maker of Tarapaca in Chile.

James Nevison

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The Canadian Culinary Championships take place this weekend in Kelowna.
The very best chefs competing over two hard days.
Three of those chefs are from Alberta and BC Duncan Ly Calgary Hotel Arts

Paul Shufelt Edmonton Century Hospitality Group Edmonton
Brian Skinner Vancouver The Acorn Vancouver
Just a reminder…partial proceeds from this Championship go to funding Canada’s Olympic Athletes.
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Sam Roberts has a new album coming next week. My interview with Sam will run on Mulligan Stew as soon as the music gets here.

Sam Roberts

In the mean time Sam is a huge wine fan..and he joins us on Wednesdays TRR.

NEXT WEEK –

on our last show for CKA. Jason Priestley and I visit David Foster in Malibu.
We talk wine and David’s career in music. It’s a really good interview.

January 29th- Street Food City

January 28, 2014 00:54:01

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Here’s the deal for Super Bowl Week and weekend. We start with Street Food City 3..a gathering of some of Vancouver’s Best food Trucks. Second half of the show has four guests: Matt Anderson, Colin Linden and Sharon Jones..Plus The Wine Diva has a long list of wines meant for Super Bowl Weekend Food Pairings. Enjoy!!

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THE SHOW

Lunch time at Art Gallery

Street Food City – one of Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s signature events – returns for its hat trick year, tempting the masses with a rotating array of nearly two dozen food carts and trucks. Our guests include: Roaming Dragon REEL Mac and Cheese

Vij’s Railway Express Mom’s Grilled Cheese Soho Road Mangal Kiss Kaboom Box All the interviews take place around the very busy Vancouver Art Gallery. This was such a blast.

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Sharon Jones

Matt Anderson

They all talk about their relationship to wine but also food. Colin is a huge wine fan..knows his stuff. Sharon has just released a new LP “Giver the people what they want” but the music had to wait until Sharon battled Cancer. We talk about how she changed her diet during ther battle. Matt Anderson met me at Memphis Blues on Commercial in Vancouver. The room smelled of smoky ribs etc.. To my surprise Matt is not so much a wine guy but a Scotch fan. I think I heard him say he had 200 bottles?? [divider] And we finish with hockey fan Daenna van Mulligen recommending wines for the NFL Super Bowl weekend.

Wine Diva

We couldn’t get all her suggestions in but the original list is posted .

2. Conundrum Red, California
3. Argento Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina
4. Nathalie Bonhomme ‘el petit bonhomme’, Jumilla Spain
5. Citrusdal Wines ‘Six Hats’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape South Africa
6. San Felipe ‘Classic Label’ Malbec~Merlot, Mendoza Argentina
7. Circus Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
8. Rodney Strong ‘Knotty Vines’ Zinfandel, Northern Sonoma, California
9. Longview ‘Devils Elbow’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills Australia
10. Langmeil ‘Valley Floor’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia
11. Black Sage Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley BC
12. Kangarilla Road ‘Hellbent’ South Australia
13. Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley Chile
14. Navarro Lopez Rojo Granrojo Tempranillo, Castilla Spain
15. Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia
16. La Poderosa Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley Chile
17. Quarisa ’30 Mile’ Shiraz, Australia
18. Wirra Wirra ‘Scrubby Rise Red’ Adelaide South Australia
19. Castillo de Monseran Garnacha, Carinena Spain
20. Bodegas San Alejandro ‘Pablo’ Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud Spain
21. Township 7 ‘Reserve 7’, OkanaganValley BC
22. Vina Las Perdices Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina
23. Diabolica Red Wine, Okanagan Valley BC
24. Cryptic Red Blend, California
25. Vinaceous ‘Snake Charmer’ Shiraz, McLaren Vale South Australia
26. Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot, Columbia Valley Washington
27. Chateau de Jau ‘Le Jaja de Jau’ Syrah, Pays D’Oc France
28. Henry’s Drive ‘Morse Code’ Shiraz, South Australia
29. Mt. Boucherie ‘Family Reserve’ Zinfandel, Okanagan Valley BC
30. Bodegas Ateca ‘Garnacha de Fuego’ Calatayud Spain
31. Monster Vineyards ‘Monster Merlot’, Okanagan Valley BC
32. Peter Lehmann ‘Portrait’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
33. Miopasso Primitivo, Puglia Italy
34. Concannon Reserve Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
35. Vasse Felix Shiraz, Margaret River Australia
36. Falernia Carmenere Reserva, Elqui Valley Chile
37. Rocland Estate ‘Chocolate Box’ GSM, Barossa Valley Australia
38. Brazin Old Vine Zin, Lodi California
39. Save Me San Francisco Wine Co. ‘California 37’ Cabernet Sauvignon, California
40. Conundrum Red, California
41. Township 7 Merlot~Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley BC
42. Groom Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia
43. Flip Flop Cabernet Sauvignon, California
44. Fetzer ‘Sundial’ Chardonnay, California1/28/2014 Wine List | WineReviews & Tasting Notes fromWineDiva
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45. Penfolds ‘Thomas Hyland’ Shiraz, Adelaide Australia
46. Back Yard Vineyards Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
47. Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California
48. Concannon Conservancy ‘Crimson & Clover’, Livermore Valley California
49. Cono Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
50. 181 Merlot, Lodi California
51. Apothic Red Winemaker’s Blend, California
52. Colby Red, California
53. Curious Beasts Blood Red Wine, California
54. Fetzer ‘Valley Oaks’ Cabernet Sauvignon, California
55. Flip Flop Chardonnay, California
56. Layer Cake Primitivo, Puglia Italy
57. McWilliams ‘Hanwood Estate’ Red Blend, South Eastern Australia
58. Conor Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Merlot, Central Valley Chile
59. Gemtree ‘Tatty Rd.” Shiraz, South Australia
60. Rosemount Estate Diamond Label Shiraz~Cabernet, South Eastern Australia, 2010
61. Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz~Cabernet, South Eastern Australia, 2011
62. Henry’s Drive ‘Pillar Box’ Reserve Shiraz, Padthaway, 2009
63. Yalumba ‘The Scribbler’ Barossa Valley Australia, 2009
64. Tscharke Barossa Gold GSM, Marananga Barossa Valley, Australia
65. Mollydooker ‘The Boxer’ Shiraz, South Australia, 2010
66. Cupcake Vineyards ‘Red Velvet’ California, 2011
67. Save Me, San Francisco Wine Co. ‘Drops of Jupiter’ California, 2011
68. Cono Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Viognier, Colchagua Valley Chile, 2011
69. Renancer ‘Punto Final’ Malbec, Mendoza Argentina, 2011
70. 14 Hands ‘Hot to Trot’ Red Blend, Columbia Valley Washington, 2010
71. Bleasedale ‘Second Innings’ Malbec, Langhorne Creek Australia, 2010
72. Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia, 2010
73. McWilliams ‘Hanwood Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia, 2010
74. Finca Los Primos Malbec, San Rafael Argentina, 2011
75. Cavalo Bravo Vinho Regional, Tejo Portugal, 2010
76. Rosemount Estate Diamond Label Shiraz, SE Australia, 2010
77. Vinaceous ‘Raconteur’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley South Australia, 2009
78. Kingston Estate Petit Verdot, South Australia, 2010
79. Rio Juanes Tempranillo~Shiraz, Spain, NV
80. Junta Reserve Syrah~Carmenere, Curico Valley Chile, 2010
81. Galvanized Wine Group ‘Timbuktu Shiraz~Grenache’, South Australia, 2010
82. Kingston Estate Shiraz, Mount Lofty Ranges/Limestone Coast Australia, 2008
83. Kendall~Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, 2010
84. The Grinder Pinotage, Western Cape South Africa, 2011
85. Lindeman’s Bin 50 Shiraz, South Eastern Australia, 2011
86. Pascual Toso Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Barrancas Vineyard, Mendoza
87. Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin, Lodi California, 2010
88. Escorihuela ‘1884’ Reservado Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina

or http://www.winediva.ca/viewfoodpairwines?suuid=REF_ICONCATEGORY_7484559414fd383eaba55c&puid=40d5ecf6230962502d1fb2eaf7ec9bb616c2b1d3

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Wines for Valentine’s Day

Primer for Vancouver Wine Festival

January 22nd 2014- Kim Coates Interview

January 22, 2014 00:54:01

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There’s something about a great bowl of soup. Consuming it is comforting and fulfilling. Yes Indeed. BUT – making a great pot of soup can be the highlight of an entire day. The gathering, the sorting, the decisions and then the making of a pot of soup brings out the goodness in people. Time slows. Conversations starts. Memories are made.
Soups on!!!
The Wine Diva has a great new list for all of us who spent waaay too much over the Holidays. The Diva has reviewed all these wines under $17.00.
The Pride of Saskatoon, Kim Coates is a floor wax AND a Shampoo..A Canadian AND an Actor. He currently stars as Tig Trager in the FX series Sons of Anarchy. Tig knows his Tannins.
Then it’s a Soup Special. I’m crazy about well made soup and I’m not the only one.
We welcome soup chefs from Brodo in Penticton, Vancouver Culinary Institute and North Vancouver’s The Soup Meister.

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Wine Diva

The Wine Diva , Daenna van Mulligen tastes a LOT of wines..Over 2,000 bottles this year alone.
Besides reviewing the best ones, she also keeps a list of exactly which wines are cheaper keepers .
This list this week features 41 great wines UNDER $17.00.
If you’re looking to budget this month, then this list is for you. And you can thank the Wine Diva for the bargains!!
Details at www.winediva.ca
1. San Felipe ‘Classic Label’ Malbec~Merlot, Mendoza Argentina $12.00
2. Masi Serego Alighieri Possessioni Rosso, Veneto Italy $16.99
3. Veuve du Vernay Blanc de Blancs Brut, France $14.99
4. Alamos Malbec, Mendoza Argentina $14.99
5. Gray Monk Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC $14.99
6. Cellar Hand ‘Free Run White’ Okanagan Valley BC $16.00
7. Quinta do Ameal Branco Seco Vinho Verde, Portugal $16.99
8. Santa Rita Reserva Pinot Noir, Cassablanca Chile $15.99
9. De Martino ‘Nuevo Mundo’ Cabernet Sauvignon~Malbec Reserva, Maipo Valley Chile $15.99
10. Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley Chile $15.49
11. Navarro Lopez Rojo Granrojo Tempranillo, Castilla Spain $17.00
12. La Posta ‘Cocina’ Tinto, Mendoza Argentina $17.99
13. Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Mendoza $16.00
14. Loma Larca ‘Lomas del Valle’ Pinot Noir, Casablanca Chile $14.99
15. Pascual Toso Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina $13.99
16. Quarisa ’30 Mile’ Shiraz, Australia $14.99
17. La Poderosa Reserva Syrah, Chile $15.00
18. Castillo de Monseran Garnacha, Carinena Spain $9.99
19. Castillo de Malunda ‘Punto Y Coma’ Garnacha Vinas Viejas, Calatayud Spain $14.99
20. Bodegas San Alejandro ‘Pablo’ Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud Spain $13.99
21. Domaine Bousquet Malbec, Tupungato, Mendoza Argentina $15.99,$8.99
22. Louis Latour ‘Ardeche’ Chardonnay, Coteaux de l’Ardeche France $14.99
23. Santa Carolina Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Leyda Chile $12.99
24. Vina Las Perdices Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina $16.99
25. Tormaresca ‘Paiara’, Puglia Italy $9.99
26. Purato Nero d’Avola, Sicily Italy $15.99
27. Nathalie Bonhomme ‘el petit bonhomme blanco’, Rueda Spain $14.99
28. Sperling Vineyards ‘The Market White’, Okanagan Valley BC $16.00
29. Dominio del Plata ‘Crios’ Torrontes, Argentina $15.99
30. J.G. Carrion Cristallino “Jaume Serra” Brut Nature Reserva Cava Spain $15.00
31. Bodegas Ateca ‘Garnacha de Fuego’ Calatayud Spain $15.95
32. Spier ‘Signature’ Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch South Africa $14.99
33. La Vieille Ferme Blanc Cotes du Luberon, Rhone Valley France $13.99
34. Trivento ‘Amado Sur’ White, Mendoza, Argentina $13.95
35. Delas Cotes-Du-Ventoux, Rhone Valley, France $16.99
36. Perseus Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley N/A
37. Casolari Lambrusco Di Sorbara DOC Frizzante, Emiglia~Romagna Italy $14.99
38. Domaine Gayda Grenache, Pays d’Oc France $14.99
39. Bodegas Escorihuela 1884 Syrah Reservado, Mendoza Argentina, 2012 $16.99
40. Undurraga ‘Sibaris’ Reserva Especial Carmenere, Colchagua Valley, Chile $15.99
41. Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Rhone Valley France $14.99

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Kim Coates

Kim Coates is a heck of an actor.
He’s currently preparing for Year Seven of Sons of Anarchy, the FX Series that’s wildly popular. Kim was born in Saskatoon but he quickly moved into acting and spent considerable time at Stratford. Playing Macbeth during one season at the Stratford Theatre. His next challenge was New York City, where he played Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire. Then it was on to Hollywood.

His is a face you don’t forget because of the roles he plays. Some of Kim’s appearance include

Pearl Harbor
Blackhawk Down
Assault on Precinct 13
The Island
Resident Evil
Goon

And on tv

Miami Vice
CSI
Entourage

Kim Coates is what you call A Working Actor. However, we’re about to find out what he knows about wine..it’s going to be fun.
Send him a note on twitter… @KimFCoates‎
www.fxnetworks.com/soa

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Soups on

I have this thing about great soup. Makes me happy and I believe I’m in the Majority. This is our first soup special and it kicks off with a Kick Off.
Please. Let me explain. Dine Out Vancouver kicked off this week with a 50 chef soup.
50 Chefs each brought one ingredient (of their own choosing and with no advance coordination) to contribute to a communal cauldron. Under the watchful eye of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) Executive Chef Julian Bond, students struggled to keep up as endless ingredients streamed in, spanning the gamut between customary (celery) and downright wacky (raw cacao). Over the next few hours, the team seasoned, simmered and stirred the concoction into some semblance of appealing soup.
Produced by Tourism Vancouver, Dine Out Vancouver Festival is a city-wide celebration of eating out, attracting tens of thousands of local and visiting foodies to Vancouver’s exceptionally diverse collection of restaurants for 17 days. Now in its 12th year, Canada’s largest restaurant festival allows diners to sample menus from hundreds of restaurants around the city, all for a prix fixe cost (price points are $18, $28 and $38 per person) and many with suggested BC VQA pairings.

We talk to Lucas Pavan, Team Leader of Dine Out Vancouver and PICA Executive Chef Julian Bond.
Then it’s off to Brodo in Penticton. The chef/owner is Paul Cecconi who has a track record in competition, as one of the best soup masters in the West. He was the chef at Local Lounge and Grille in Summerland but decided to open his own room when Amante went sideways. Paul is one of the best natural chefs I’ve run across. He has a ease in the kitchen that lets you know great food is being created. He won the Stone Soup Competition in Kelowna and then went into Vancouver to compete in the Chowder Championship. He won that too. Paul gives up a couple of do’s and don’ts about making the great pot of soup.
Opened in May 2013, BRODO features locally-sourced ingredients in a variety of soups, sandwiches and salads, and the menu changes seasonally to reflect what’s fresh from the harvest. Unique to Penticton, the “flight of soups” has been a hit since opening — three soups to tempt taste buds, paired with a salad or sandwich. BRODO’s service is fresh and fast, true to Chef Paul Cecconi’s motto: simply fresh food.
http://www.tastebrodo.com/

…and we finish this Soup Love-in at The Soup Meister in the Lonsdale Quay North Vancouver. Ralf Daun has the slickest kitchen on the North Shore. Teams of assistants greet the daily customers. Each one of them slicing, dicing and sorting the elements for the four daily soups.
Overseeing it all is Chef Ralf Dauns.
The Soup Meister was born in the Reil, Germany, which is a small European village that sits in the heart of the winemaking region of the Mosel. He was raised on a vineyard and guesthouse where he learned the winemaking processes at a very young age. His experiences working in the guesthouse are what sparked his passion for cooking. His family is still very much involved in the business.
He spent many years leading culinary teams in hotels all over the World. While at the Intercontinental in Nairobi Kenya he cooked for Nelson Mandela, President De Klerk, and His Highness the Aga Khan . Any chef who creates and serves four amazing soups every day is the perfect guest to finish our Soup Special.

Have a bowl. Make yourself happy.
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The Food Trucks of Vancouver.

January 15th 2014 – Ethan Hawke Interview

January 15, 2014 00:54:02

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Ethan Hawke..who’s being honoured this week by the Broadcast Film Critics Assn and is appearing on Broadway in MacBeth joins TDM.
The Wine Diva looks back at her very busy 2013.
And we visit two wineries, worlds apart. Stefano Chiarlo at the PALAS Cerequio La Morra in Barolo and Allison Moyes/Tim Martiniuk at Stoneboat in the South Okanagan.

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Wine Diva

Wine Diva
Always wonderful to kick off a show with another Wine Diva List. This week is slightly different as Daenna runs down the highlights of a very busy 2013.

Trips through Argentina and France..wine festivals, one-of-a-kind dinners and over a 1000 bottles tasted.
Its a great read www.winediva.ca. Look under Articles.
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Stefano Chiarlo

Stefano Chiarlo @ Cerequio

Speaking of 2013, following our trip to Barolo there was one more village and winery and winemaker we wanted to find.
The Winemaker was Stefano Chiarlo.
The Winery was the PALAS Cerequio
The small medieval town in Barolo was La Morra.
We arrived in a morning Fog, inside and outside the car.
In the vineyards below La Morra we found a sensational winery called Cerequio (Chair-eek-weeO)

THERE IS A PLACE WHERE EVERYTHING HAS BEEN CONCEIVED SO AS TO BE EXPERIENCED AND SAVOURED CALMLY IN THE HEART OF A GREAT BAROLO VINEYARD BETWEEN PAST AND FUTURE.

The Winery and Hotel are an unbelievable mix of old (walls, arches, hallways, great halls, cellars) and new (glass, steel, lighting, fabrics, finesse)

What a find.
Stefano’s family have been making wines here for many many years.
They own vineyards that other labels can only dream of.
Have a listen as Stefano takes us on a journey of time and wine.
http://www.palascerequio.com

: Cerequio Barolo

: Palas Cereqio

: La Morra

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Ethan Hawke

This week Matthew McConaughey will present Richard Linklater, Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke with the Critics’ Choice LOUIS XIII Genius Award.
The Award recognizes “an unprecedented demonstration of excellence in the cinematic arts.” The trio of collaborators are being recognized for creating one of cinema’s most compelling and unique romantic sagas. The genius of their approach to this extended love story lies in its unvarnished honesty. Nearly 20 years ago in the film “Before Sunrise,” a romance ignited between two soul mates on a train to Vienna and defined a generation. In the decades that followed, that generation grew up and the complicated characters played by Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke have matured right along with them. In 2004’s “Before Sunset” and last year’s “Before Midnight,” the conversation between the French Céline and American Jesse continued to unfold in real time – a sort of special cinematic effect which has long fascinated Richard Linklater.

Ethan with Judy Delpy

Ethan is currently appearing in MacBeth on Broadway and took time to take my phone call. I once played his Father in a film so at least he knew who was calling.
Director, producer, writer and actor..we welcome Ethan Hawke

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Stoneboat

Alsion Moyes. Stoneboat

Every week I’m asked “what winery in BC is well under the radar and most people have missed and is worth my time??
Same answer every time – StoneBoat.
They’re halfway between Oliver and Osoyoos in the South Okanagan on Road 9. Small and quiet.
For the second year in a row they’re won a Lt. Governor’s award.
Over 400 wines are entered…Only 11 are awarded each year. Last year it was their Chorus blend.

This year it’s their Pinot Noir.
We talk to new winemaker Alison Moyes and principal family member Tim Martiniuk.
www.stoneboatvineyards.com

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Kim Coates – Sons of Anarchy
The Wine Diva has wine under $17.00

January 8th 2014- Devin Cuddy Interview

January 7, 2014 00:53:57

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Devin Cuddy talks about touring with Blue Rodeo, working as a waiter and Dad Jim’s “decoy” bottles of plonk at home.
Then the best winemaker in the world in 2012..Jorge Riccitelli at Bodega Norton in Argentina. Two wines from The Okanagan. One you might not yet be familiar with (but you will) and one that leads the pack.
Bruce Schmidt from Intersection in Oliver and Ian Sutherland from Poplar Grove on the Naramata Bench.
Then A serious chat with two wine minds. David Scholefield from Haywire and Okanagan Crush Pad in Summerland and the World Famous Wine Consultant he works with Alberto Antonini. We talk about the past 2 years in the Okanagan and where the region is headed.
And finally… Nicolo D’Afflitto the chief winemaker for iconic Italian winery – Frescobaldi !!
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Devin Cuddy

Devin Cuddy

Yes, he’s Jim Cuddy’s son but he’s well on his way to being his own man with his own music. Plays piano like he grew up in New Orleans..has a nice loose singing style..the kind of style that people really take to. We found him on tour with Blue Rodeo but Wednesday , Thursday and Friday after the BR gigs he does his own midnight shows with his band.

Wednesday January 8th, Elk and Orsman – Banff AB – Time TBD
Thursday January 9th, Fratters – Red Deer AB – midnight
Friday January 10th, The Palomino – Calgary AB – midnight
While the music took shape..he was a waiter for 6 years..so we talk about that time. He also has a great story about Jim leaving “decoy” bottles of wine out on the kitchen counter when Devin was home with his friends.. The good stuff in Jim’s cellar stayed locked up in the basement!!
www.devincuddy.com
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Jorge Riccitelli – Norton

For the first time in the history of the “Wine Enthusiast Wine Stars Awards”, a South American winemaker was chosen as “Winemaker of the Year” by the prestigious magazine Wine Enthusiast in 2012. Jorge Riccitelli has been working as Chief Winemaker of Bodega Norton since 1992, after his long experience in other regions of the country. He has created well-known wines such as Norton Malbec D.O.C., the internationally awarded Norton Reserva Malbec, the successful Norton Cosecha Tardía Dulce Natural and sparkling wines such as Norton Cosecha Especial, among others.
Today Jorge Riccitelli is one of the models of Argentina’s viticulture considering his expertise, the unmistakable style of his wines, his high adaptability to over 60 markets where Bodega Norton’s wines a
Check him out on Tasting Room Radio.
www.norton.com.ar
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Bruce Schmidt – Intersection South Ok , manager at Calona Wines in the early 1980s. In the early 1990s, he ran a company that helped raise financing for the start of Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars. He remained a Blue Mountain shareholder for 18 years and regards that winery as an example of how to do things correctly in the wine business. Intersection now has 20,000 closely-packed vines on 10 acres. Cabernet Franc and Merlot are the reds and the whites are Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne and Riesling.

www.xwine.ca

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Ian Sutherland, was inspired by the Naramata Bench’s ability to produce exceptional fruit and decided to dedicate his entire eight acre property to premium grape production. It was this initial decision that helped to define Poplar Grove’s present goal: to produce world-class wines from family owned estate grown fruit.
When Tony Holler invested in Poplar Grove, the Holler family brought with them 110 acres of prime vineyard sites located throughout the Okanagan Valley. The vineyard acres are appropriately named Holler Estate Vineyards. The Holler Estate Vineyards allow Poplar Grove to produce 100 percent estate grown top quality wines.
There’s no better interview in my wine world than Ian. Enjoy!!

www.poplargrove.ca

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Wine Educator David Scholefield World winemaker Alberto Antonini
Haywire refers to wire once used for baling hay, which tended to tangle in a chaotic way It is also an apt description of Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie’s transition from city slickers to farmers and winery owners.

AlbertoAntonini David Scholefield

Of course, they cannot do it alone. To shape their wine style, the couple is joined by the talented Michael Bartier, working with David Scholefield and consulting winemaker Alberto Antonini from Italy.
The wine is made at the couple’s Okanagan Crush Pad Winery in Summerland, BC. Okanagan Crush Pad is a 30,000 case facility that makes Haywire, Bartier Scholefield and many other fine wines for grape growers who are emerging BC vintners.
I had the opportunity to sit down with David and Alberto to talk about their wines from the past 2 years and the talk turned into the future for them and the Okanagan.
Alberto and David have been friends for years. David pointed out that jet-setting consulting winemaker Alberto, who makes wine in several regions, is the only winemaker to consult in the southernmost wine region, Patagonia, as well as the Okanagan’s northernmost! He visits four times a year for several action- packed days. His advice has been invaluable.
This segment is pure wine talk.. no BS.
If you’re in the wine business, dream of being in the wine business or are just a wine fan..listen up. These guys are the real deal.
http://www.haywirewinery.com
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Nicoli D’Afflitto – Frescobaldi
Here’s how cool Nicolo D’Afflitto’s job is. He’s the chief winemaker for Italian wine giant Frescobaldi. Frescobaldi began making wine in 1308.

Nicolo DAfflitto

Two of the first clients were dudes named Michelangelo and Henry V111. They still have the paperwork. In 1995 the Marchesi de Frescobaldi partnered with Robert Mondavi to produce Tuscan wines. In May 2006, the Frescobaldi family merged their wine holdings into a new venture partnership, Tenute di Toscana, with Stolichnaya Vodka and Michael Mondavi. We’re talking big time wines for the entire World and we’re talking to the guy that makes them.
www.frescobaldi.it
Cheers Y’all!

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

Ethan Hawke – Actor. Director. Food and Wine Fan
Stefano Chiarlo at the PALAS Cerequio La Morra in Barol