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June 8th, 2024- BC Top 50 Wines & releases from Mayhem Wines  

June 7, 2024 Tasting Room Radio

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2024 BC Top 50 Wines  and New Releases from Mayhem Wines

 

THE SHOW

 WE HAVE THE WINNERS 

The Okanagan Wine Festival has returned with three weeks in Okanagan wine country. There’s simply no better time to visit than June,  just before the Summer season kicks into high gear. You can easily find all the details and planning support  at www.thewinefestivals.com

The official launch of the 2024 Spring Wine Festival takes place TONIGHT  June 7 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre when the

BC Top 50 Wines and the Wine of the Year were announced. Wine fans will then get a chance to  taste those winning wines.

 

We have two of the judges joining us on this weeks Tasting Room Radio.

Two great friends and mentors. I thank them both.

We are posting this feature story exactly as the awards are being announced.

 

DJ Kearney

In almost two decades in the wine business, DJ has trained over a thousand sommeliers throughout North America, judged and presented around the world, and tasted thousands of wines in pursuit of quality and value.

She has been the Drink Editor for Vancouver Magazine, the Chief Judge for several wine competitions, initiated a Judge Mentorship program in Canada, and contributes to WineAlign.ca.  DJ has a special devotion to wines of her home province, and frequently speaks, writes and teaches about the winelands of British Columbia.

DJ is the Wine Director for The Railway Club in Vancouver and a Global wine authority.  @djwines 

Rhys Pender MW

Rhys Pender MW is a wine educator, freelance wine writer, wine judge, and consultant to the industry. Working in the wine trade since age 14, Rhys’ career has included experience in the vineyard, cellar, wine retail, education and hospitality – providing knowledge in all facets of the business.

In 2010, Rhys became Canada’s youngest Master of Wine (MW) and was awarded the Taransaud Award for best Production of Wine paper. In his downtime, Rhys enjoys dirtying his boots at his vineyard and winery. Little Farm in Cawston. Rhys is also the owner and lead at Wine Plus.   @rhyspendermw    –    littlefarmwinery.ca

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We had MUCH to talk about. What the Top 50 showed us about the state of BC Wines. Trends. What varietals lead the way and which ones simply didn’t show up.

Also regions that had a good competition. A surprising competition.

 

Here’s the now released Top 50 list and the Wine of the Year.  (NOTE – Meg/Corey -it’s attached but should be here  in body)

 

Terry Meyer Stone – President of Mayhem Wines

Terry Meyer Stone is well immersed in the Okanagan wine industry. Her brother JAK owns Meyer Family Vineyards

Terry is well immersed in the Okanagan wine industry. She and her husband Andrew Stone, along with four dogs and one cat, have a 4 acre vineyard on Anarchist Mountain where she works as a farmer growing Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Noir.

Just when she thought she was going to “semi-retire” from her five year stint as DTC/Wine Club Manager at Tinhorn Creek, her younger brother JAK (Meyer Family Vineyards) convinced her to sell him her Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, and start up a new wine label with him.

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Mayhem is  the name – Mayhem is the game. When she isn’t busy in every facet of the wine industry, she is at home with Andrew and the dogs, as well as entertaining their children and grandchildren.

Mayhem team

Terry takes us through their Spring releases.  Once again, outstanding pricing.

And congratulations to winemaker Ajay Chavan and his team.

 

2023 Sauvignon Blanc (Naramata) 4 months in 8% seasoned Barriques and 92% stainless steel.  Clean. Bright. Acidity. Lemon-Lime notes – ripe fruit – lots of ripe fruit.  $20.99 at winery

 

2023 Rose  ( Pheasant Run Kaleden) What a blend., Zweigelt, Merlot, Pinotage, Malbec.  Beautiful mid-colour  Notes of fresh strawberry. Crafted  balance with minerality.  Nicely bright  on the palate.  $21.83 at winery

OF NOTE: They made very special Rose Magnums. There are around 15 left. $5 from each mag goes to Breast Cancer Canada

 

2023  Sparkling Rose in can – perfect for Summer picnics, boating, camping, hiking etc. same clean, crisp rose – merlot driven, Nice small bubbles.

12 pack – $88.32  250 ml can

 

2023 Pinot Gris  (Belich Vineyard Kaleden) Harvested from 21 year old vines. Pineapple – kiwi – Granny Smith apples.

Again, bright and clean with a surprising creamy finish. Bone Dry!

Summer in a glass. Winery price $19.22

 

2023 Anarchy Pinot Gris (Belich Vineyard Kaleden) It’s the very first vintage of this fabulous wine.  whole bunch pressed. 7 months in ceramic balls, 42% stainless steel, 17% neutral Puncheons.

14% ABV. Citrus, tropical fruit, spice, very balanced and complex with a surprising texture.  $26.18 at winery.

 

www.mayhemwines.com

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

 

Noble Ridge

Hester Creek

Haywire/Garnet Valley/Free Form/Narrative

The Hatch

Clos du Soleil

Bella Wines

 

 

EP 307 | BC Top 50 wines with 2 judges Rhys Pender & DJ Kearney

June 7, 2024 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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For years, there have been multiple wine competitions no matter what country or region.

The BC wine industry is no exception.

The latest wine awards are The BC Top 50 wines and Wine of the Year as part of the 2024 Okanagan Spring Wine Festival, which is on now.

Friday night the results were announced at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and then hundreds descended on the trade floor to do their own judging.

Kimberly Hundertmark, the GM of The Wine Fests said on Tasting Room Radio last week that wineries were asked to send their very best releases.

We have two guests and dear friends on this Podcast. Both are wine stars and both were  judges at  this event

DJ Kearney.  A Global wine authority, educator and Director of Wine at Terminal City Club. Black Belt.

Rhys Pender – Master of Wine. Co-owner of Little Farm Wine in Cawston and owner of Wine Plus. World’s greatest fisherman.

We can now include here who made the Top 50 wines list and which winery won  Wine of the Year

WINE OF THE YEAR

Dirty Laundry Vineyard

Cellar Series Gamay

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BC TOP 50
Winery Name Brand Name Vintage
3Benches Estate Winery Hillside White 2022
Bench 1775 Winery Blanc de Blanc 2020
Black Swift Vineyards Hans Estate Malbec 2018
Bordertown Vineyard & Estate Winery Merlot 2019
Chaberton Estate Winery Cabernet Franc Reserve 2019
Chaberton Estate Winery La Fleur de Chaberton 2023
Crown & Thieves Chenin Blanc 2022
Culmina Family Estate Winery Unicus 2022
Culmina Family Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Deep Roots Winery Syrah 2021
Evolve Cellars Brut Rose 2018
Four Shadows Winery Riesling Classic 2023
French Door Estate Winery Malbec 2022
Gidda Family Estates One Block Zweigelt 2020
Gneiss Wines The Chief Reserve 2020
Hester Creek Estate Winery GSM 2022
Hester Creek Estate Winery Viognier 2023
Hillside Winery & Bistro Cabernet Franc 2020
Hillside Winery & Bistro Chef’s Whites 2023
Inniskillin Okanagan Estate Winery Estate Riesling Icewine 2022
JoieFarm Winery Secrest Mountain Pinot Noir 2022
Kismet Estate Winery Syrah Family Select 2021
Lakeside Cellars Rose 2022
Moon Curser Vineyards Touriga Nacional 2022
Moraine Estate Winery Estate Pinot Noir 2022
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Reserve Syrah 2020
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery The One 2017
Peak Cellars Terraces Dry Riesling 2022
Phantom Creek Estates Phantom Creek Vineyard Cuvee No.29 2020
Poplar Grove Winery Three Roses 2022
River Stone Estate Winery Corner Stone 2019
Sandhill Wines Sandhill Small Lots One 2019
SpearHead Winery Pinot Noir Pommard 2022
Stag’s Hollow Winery Renaissance Merlot 2020
Stag’s Hollow Winery Renaissance Chardonnay 2022
Summerhill Pyramid Winery Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Tantalus Vineyards Old Vines Riesling 2021
Terravista Syrah 2022
Terravista Fandango 2023
Terravista Albariño 2023
Three Sisters Winery Bench Red 2022
Tightrope Winery Pinot Noir Fleet Road 2022
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Franc 2021
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Seven Stars Sirius 2016
Upper Bench Estate Winery & Creamery Chardonnay 2021
Vanessa Vineyard Estate Winery Inc. Syrah 2019
Vanessa Vineyard Estate Winery Inc. Goltz Legacy 2019
Volcanic Hills Estate Winery Gidda Family Estate Royale II (Blanc de Blanc) 2020
Wild Goose Winery Gewurztraminer 2023

 

Mulligan Stew June 8th 2024- Boz Skaggs turns 80

June 7, 2024 Mulligan Stew

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Let Me Count For You!!!

I  have two – TWO donors for the Stew.

The first,  in Edmonton, has listened for years.

He is usually fixing BMWs in his garage, while the love of his life creates in the kitchen where she shapes much-admired meals.

Said donor was turned on to CKUA, exactly like me, by listening to the great Bill Coull play Brubeck’s Take Five Saturdays on CKUA.

Our donor became a CKUA volunteer and worked in the library where he met the late great David Ward. They discovered they both had a passion for music and canoes and ended up canoeing lakes together.

I received  requests from the garage and the kitchen.

 

The second donor lives in Canmore.  The last time he donated an hour  he was as far south as you can get. The island of South Georgia where the southern cross can be seen in the sky. He did send a photo of what he was looking at while listening to The Stew. He was awash in penguins.

 

We have new music from Jim Cuddy Band, Madeleine Roger

Willie (The Border) and Lake Street Dive

Also Springsteen, BARK, Ray Willie Hubbard, Laurie Anderson,  The Fugees, 54.40 and the aforementioned Dave Brubeck.

And we start and finish The Stew with Boz Scaggs – cause it’s his 80th Birthday.

(Loan me a Dime)

 

Heads Up

June 22nd  two guests

Celeigh Cardinal and Lake Street Dive

 

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew Terry Mulligan CKUA
little miss night and day boz scaggs out of the blue
you drive me crazy greg brown essential 80-96
summer side of life blackie and the rodeo kings Beautiful: songs of gord lightfoot
terry david mulligan mulligan stew – year 28 [email protected]
i shall sing art garfunkle angel clare
twenty five lake street dive good together
The Stew – for you donor supported ckua have you checked out the 50:50
racing in the streets bruce springsteen and the e street band live 75-85
ckua radio – mulligan stew playlist mulliganstewdotca next – 54.40
since when 54.4 la difference – a history unplugged
deane house – river cafe supporters of the stew and ckua Thank you both
fat man in the bathtub little feat dixie chicken
portales ray willie hubbard lost train of thought
coming up on the stew maddy roger and dave brubeck playlist mulliganstewdotca
mulligan stew TDMulligan mulliganstewdotca
take 5 dave brubeck quartet time out
mulligan stew on ckua – home of the 50.50 terry mulligan mulliganstewdotca
whiter shade of pale procol harum whiter shade of pale
life on a string laurie anderson life on a string
i got you babe bahamas (400 unit) live to tape vol 1
searching for my baby robert plant alison krauss raise the roof
the border willie nelson the border
coyotes banff – supporting ckua over 25 yrs have you entered the 50.50 rafflle? Raffle ends June 14-7 days to enter
sailin’ shoes joey landreth all that you dream
mississippi phone booth john hiatt and jerry douglas mississippi phone booth
learn to live alone the jim cuddy band the world fades away
mulligan stew – 28 years on ckua coming up marc jordan, the fugees and boz scaggs
no woman no cry the fugees with wyclef john the score
thank you for donating 50.50 raffle ends in a week info at ckua.com
loan me a dime boz scaggs boz scaggs

 

EP 306 | Kimberly Hundertmark. Okanagan Spring Wine Fest and John Skinner. BC Wine view Painted Rock

June 1, 2024 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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I’ve had the distinct pleasure to host and produce Tasting Room Radio for 17 years.

Most weeks we consider featuring some of those stories on the podcast but music, arts and music history seem to carry the day.

These two interviews deserve to be featured because they tell the story of the current state of the BC wine industry.

The Okanagan has been burned by summer fires and choked by summer smoke, blocked by road closures at the peak of the summer season, deep frozen by two successive winters and disappointingly shunned by liquor governing bodies in Alberta.

All the while the BC wine industry is making better and better wines. So it all feels like three steps forward and two back

Kimberly Hundertmark, the GM of Okanagan Wine Festivals brings great news. Right now, they are kicking off the Spring Wine Festival all over the Okanagan Valley. It’s an amazing collection of events. Huge gatherings like 2024 BC Top 50 and the Wine of the Year. The TASTE series, carefully curated in locations North and South, the Naramata Bench this Sunday, June 2 and the District Wine Village in Oliver Sat-Sun June 8/9 and Saturday, June 8th at the Summer Sips at Spirit Ridge Osoyoos. Kimberly brings all the news and tips for making plans.

 

The complete list of events can be found at  www.thewinefestivals.com

 

 

John Skinner is the co-owner/co-founder of Painted Rock Estate Winery, on the Skaha Bench in Okanagan Falls.

If you go to their website www.paintedrock.ca have a look at the wines but also the awards those wines have won over the years.

Pages and pages of awards and outstanding reviews.

John’s comments about his wines and two new releases – Rose and Chardonnay can be found on Tasting Room Radio. www.tastingroomradio.com

These comments by John are about the state of the BC wine industry – the good and not-so-good.

Above all, it’s John’s belief in BC Wine. He shows leadership and well-thought-out decision-making.

If you’re interested in supporting the BC wine industry – and I truly hope you are – then John brings clarity and commitment to all of us.

John Skinner reminds us that most of these wineries are owned by small farming families.

“support the little wineries first. Find your favourites and support them when you can”

 

Mulligan Stew June 1st 2024-Legendary Red Devils and several artists from the Edmonton Folk Fest and remembering two drummers: John Bonham and Charlie Watts

May 31, 2024 Mulligan Stew

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Remembering David Ruffin, Bob Marley and two legendary drummers John Bonham and Charlie Watts.

New music from Joe Ely (and Bruce Springsteen) Vancouver’s Honeybear,.

We’re featuring several artists from the just announced Edmonton Folk Fest – Rhiannon Giddens, Blue Rodeo, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss.

We’ll also feature one of the best blues bands anywhere…The Red Devils – produced live by Rick Rubin, with just 3 microphones.

New music from Secret Sisters, Devin Cuddy, Black Crowes, and Celeigh Cardinal.

Van Into the Mystic, The Faces, John Prine, Tracy Chapman, Tina, John Cash, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt and more.

June 22 Two Guests Celeigh Cardinal – with new album Boundless Possibilities

And Bridget Kearney – from Lake Street Dive.  She brings their brand new album Good Together

 

Both artists release their new albums on Friday, June 21.

 

Join us – and please do turn it UP

 

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew – Year 28 Terry David Mulligan CKUA – mulliganstewdotca
no fightin’ the red devils king king
odds of the blues joe ely and bruce springsteen driven to drive
i was wrong honeybear – the band single
same water the secret sisters mind, man, medicine
deane house – river cafe mulligan stew coming up – john prine
ain’t hurtin’ nobody john prine lost dogs & mixed blessings
stand by me tracy chapman greatest hits
my girl the temptations gold
hold on tight the devin cuddy band dear jane
rock me baby tina turner what’s love got to do with it?
mulligan stew Next – travelling wilburys johnny cash mulliganstewdotca
end of the line the travelling wilburys trav. wilburys collection
i won’t back down johnny cash CASH
lucky rodney crowell chicago sessions
dont give up peter gabriel (kate bush) so
Hour Two of the The Stew marley.stones.zep.plant.krauss mulligan stew
poor tom led zeppelin coda (remaster)
crackin up (live) the rolling stones live at the el mocambo
trenchtown rock (live) bob marley & wailers Live at rainbow
high and lonesome robert plant & allison krauss raise the roof
TDMulligan The Stew – Year 28 NEXT – Rhiannon Giddons
black is the color (live) rhiannon giddons single
The Galway Girl Steve Earle transcendental blues
woman be wise (live) bonnie raitt songs from the rainbow room
go go round blue rodeo beautiful – a tribute to gord lightfoot
coyotes banff – for over 25 years mulliganstewdotca NEXT – Red Devils
cut that out the red devils king king
wilted rose the black crowes (lainey wilson) happiness bastards
Hi all – get your ckua 50-50 ticket somebody’s getting the money thank you
light of the moon celeigh cardinal boundless possibilities
celeigh cardinal guests on the stew June 22 with lake street dive
into the mystic van morrison moondance
thank you for listening and donating Terry Lionel is next
stay with me the faces best of

June 1st, 2024- OK Spring Festival & Spring releases from Painted Rock & Winemaker’s Cut.  

May 31, 2024 Tasting Room Radio

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OK Spring Festival has started plus  Spring releases from Painted Rock & Winemaker’s Cut.

 

THE SHOW

 

Kimberly Hundertmark – GM Okanagan Wine Festivals 

Kimberly Hundertmark

 The Okanagan Wine Festival returns this June with three weeks in wine country.  There is no better time to visit BC Wine Country than in June.

Festival of the Grape

Just before the summer season kicks into high gear,  The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival will focus on a TASTE and SIPS series of events throughout the Okanagan Valley – from June 2 through the 23.

The official launch of the  Spring Wine Festival will take place at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Friday, June 7, following the British Columbia Wine Awards where the 2024 BC TOP 50 and the Wine of the Year will be announced. The wines were judged by an hand picked  panel of wine experts the previous week, and the BC TOP 50 wines will be making their first public appearance at the  BC TOP 50 Grand Tasting.

The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival sees the return of the TASTE Series, which includes carefully curated events in various locations. The TASTE Series will launch with the Naramata Bench Wineries Association on Sunday, June 2, followed by the District Wine Village on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9.

 

Also new this year are two events in the SIPS Series.  Summer Sips at Spirit Ridge Resort and Destination Silver Star – outside in Vernon.

Best of all – Kimberly takes us through all the events,  big and small, so there’s something for everyone

All events can be found at www.thewinefestivals.com

 

John Skinner    co-founder Painted Rock Winery (Okanagan Falls)

John was a stockbroker in Vancouver for more than 25 years, during which time he became an avid wine enthusiast. John and his wife Trish dreamed of having their own vineyard after spending time exploring wineries in the South of France with their family. In 2004,  they purchased the land in south Penticton known locally as “The Blackhawk.”

Perched high on a bench on the east side of Skaha Lake south of Penticton, backing up against the famed climbing bluffs. Once an apricot farm, it had been fallow for 17 years. He planted in 2005 and 2006 and now has roughly 25 acres under vine, all of it Bordeaux reds or Syrah except for a block of Chardonnay. On the advice of consultants, he has planted multiple clones of every variety, giving his winemaker good blending options.

John was confident that this terroir and its site influences presented “a unique opportunity to create exceptional wines” and that he had “both the opportunity and the obligation to do this property justice.” John and Trish’s vision was and remains to grow exceptional grapes in their estate vineyard to produce ultra-premium wines that reflect the perfect marriage of new world fruit and old world processes, employing the best modern technologies and expertise, while respecting old world traditions.

Best of all, the whole family is involved. This is a very personal life journey for The Skinners.

John brings new information on possible deep freeze damages done to his vineyards and the news is good.

Painted Rock is open for business and pouring very top quality wines, including the two we talk about.

For example there are very few wineries who really attempt to make a rose that stands alone.

The 2023 Painted Rock Rose is a world class blend.

51% Merlot/15% Cabernet Sauvignon/12% Petit Verdot/ 11% Cab Franc/11% Malbec.

A rose completely and fully formed. Delicious and memorable. A real rose.

The second wine John talks about is his 2022 estate grown Skaha Bench Chardonnay.

Very fruit forward. Granny Smith, peaches, vanilla – some spice, Meyer lemon. Long glorious finish.

A blend of four micro-harvests picked over 7 days.  8% aged for 6 months in French Oak. (45 new/55 used)  The last 15% in Stainless Steel

There are 3 clones involved. The third is a trade secret. John explains.

We also talked about the future of wine in BC and the status of the wine war between Alberta and BC.

My thanks to The Skinner Family.

 

Michal Mosny – Co-owner/Winemaker of Winemakers Cut/Q&A Wine

Michal, Terry and Jason

Michal and his wife Martina were involved in the Slovakian wine business. They were regular viewers of a wine show called Hollywood and Vines TV from the travel channel London. Hosted by Jason Priestley and myself. Produced by Chad Oakes in Calgary.

They especially loved the Okanagan stories we did. So much so that they travelled to the Okanagan, checked everything out and then went home and sold everything and moved to Oliver. When they got settled they bought a vineyard at Deadman lake and called their new home Winemakers Cut.  The winery became an instant success. Still is.

When we finally met, Michal suggested we celebrate his new life and home by creating a new wine called Q&A.  A Bordeaux style red blend and a gorgeous white blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier. Both Jason and I are wildly happy for their success.

Soothing music used from vine to wine | Trends Magazine | Thompson Okanagan

Now comes the Spring releases  for Winemakers Cut – and there’s one that will have people talking.

 

They are:

2023 Rose – perfect for the months ahead

Rosé

200 ml Piccolina Frizzante – watch this little bottle get popular.\

2023  Wild Gruner – outstanding. Cloudy. Watch for The Cat on the front. Michal’s Slovakian roots are showing.

Charmat Fidelia – 85% Sauvignon Blanc  10% late harvest Riesling and 5% muscat canelli. All beautifully balanced.

2021 Merlot Franc   Delightful

2021  Cabernet Sauvignon  Real craft here.

2021 Syrah. – a varietal under the deep freeze gun. Grab what may be the last release.

 

www.winemakerscut.ca

 

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

Noble Ridge

Haywire/Narrative/Garnett Valley Ranch/Free Form

The Hatch etc

Mayhem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MulliganStew May 25th 2024-From Sunny Boy to Sgt Pepper and Happy Birthday to Bob Dylan and Miles Davis.

May 25, 2024 Mulligan Stew

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Hello all
Great donor suggestions kick things off including John Hiatt, Wm Prince. Marc Jordan.
New music from Celeigh Cardinal, Cherie Camp, The Sadies, Nathaniel Rateliff and Willow Smith/Jon Batiste.
We celebrate the day Sgt Pepper was released and changed “everything”.

We celebrate Sonny Boy Williamson 2  through Mick and the Red Devils, Tedeschi Trucks and Sunny  Boy himself. And celebrate Bob Dylan’s Birthday in 1941 and release of  Nashville Skyline 1969.
And the last birthday honor go to Miles Davis. We finish The Stew with  his greatest work,   All Blues from Kind of Blue
Have a kind weekend.

Interviews coming from Celeigh Cardinal and Lake Street Dive.

 

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew – Year 28 Terry Mulligan CKUA
let them knock sharon jones and the dap kings 100 days 100 nights
make it happy lyle lovett and his large band its not big it’s large
home at last steely dan aja
david and goliath nathanial rateliff and the night sweats south of here
deane house – river cafe both on the bow – calgary coming up – john hiatt – the sadies
have a little faith john hiatt bring the family
coltrane plays the blues marc jordan waiting for the sun to rise
hold on hold on (live) the sadies in concert vol 1
fits and starts cherie camp love and blood
tdmulligan the stew – for you next – dire straits
brothers in arms dire straits brothers in arms
home willow smith and jon batiste empathogen
the stew – hour one playlist – mulliganstewdotca next the beatles – sgt pepper
good morning the beatles sgt pepper
sgt pepper – reprise the beatles sgt pepper
a day in the life the beatles sgt pepper
hour two of mulligan stew honoring sonny boy-bob dylan -miles playlist mulliganstewdotca
checking up on my baby mick jagger and the red devils best of mick jagger
bring it on home sonny boy williamson two the real folk blues
bird on a wire tedeschi trucks band live from the fox theatre oakland
tanqueray william prince stand in the joy
terry david mulligan the stew – ckua radio [email protected]
mrs robinson simon and garfunkle bookends
light of the moon celeigh cardinal single
ckua radio – the stew coming up – los lobos, dylan, miles davis tdm
the world is a ghetto los lobos native sons
coyotes banff supporting ckua over 25 years birthday music from rosanne, bob & miles next – bob dylan
tonight i’ll be staying here with you bob dylan nashville skyline
50,000 rosanne cash the river and the thread
change it colin james open road
thank you for listening and donating don’t forget the 50/50 on now careful out there – terry
all blues miles davis kind of blue

EP 305 | Dylan Turns 83 and Tofino Wine and Dine

May 25, 2024 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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Wonderful article from Charles P. Pierce   Esquire Magazine May 25

Let’s get the whole gang together: Davey Moore, Hattie Carroll, Hollis Brown, Einstein disguised as Robin Hood, the motorcycle black Madonna two-wheeled gypsy queen, Ma Rainey, and Beethoven, John the Baptist, the Commander In Chief, Louis The King, Napoleon in rags, Lucille, Johanna, Sweet Marie, John Wesley Harding, St. Augustine, the joker, the thief, Big Jim, Lily, Rosemary, and most of all, the Jack of Hearts, Rubin Carter, Isis, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Blackjack Davey, Charlie Patton. All of them. Play me a song, Mr. Wolfman Jack, because if you want to remember, you better write down the names.

Bob Dylan turned 83 on Friday. All of him did. All of them did. All the personae, the entire kaleidoscope of masks, the false fronts and head fakes, and, finally, the last, and in many ways, best of them all. The travelling storyteller, the seanchai as the people in the old country would call him. Out on the endless tour, up the endless highway. I think of him and I think of Turlough O’Carolan, the legendary blind Irish harper who would travel the countryside, composing his songs on the spot for whomever would give him food and drink. Go back further. Go back to Homer. Sing to him, O muse. When Dylan dropped “Murder Most Foul,” virtually out of a clear blue sky, blessing us with it as consolation for the years when America had gone so terribly wrong, it was Homer of whom I thought, poet and historian both, protector of the shadowland between myth and reality, chronicler of what Greil Marcus called “the old, weird America,” a phrase I wish I’d written.

He’ll be around all summer, travelling with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp and a whole clutch of other artists in something called the Outlaw Music Festival Tour. It’s a high-priced extravaganza but, in a very real way, he’s just on the road, heading for another joint. Move along, brother Bob. The highway, as you taught us, is for gamblers, and we take what we have gathered from coincidence.

Here’s a collection of comments and reflections from Dylan’s artistic partners and others just sharing the same spaces with Bob. Interviews I’ve done over the years to be added to when Dylan turns 85.

Interviews with

David Bowie

Robbie Robertson

Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks

The Avett Brothers

Barney Bentall and Steve Dawson

Greg Keelor (Blue Rodeo)

And Colin Linden (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings)

Wine and Dine – Tofino June 1-2.

The second story takes place next weekend June 1 and 2 in one of Earth’s most beautiful places –  Tofino,  British Columbia. The western edge of Canada on Vancouver Island. The community includes surfing, golfing, fishing, underwater adventures and an unusual gathering of chefs. It is where they come to learn how to create seafood dishes and cook with what the forest and oceans give them – and surf their minds out.

 

It’s the second annual Wine and Dine gathering on the front lawns of Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort.

All of the details can be found at  www.tofinowinedine.com 

 

Our guests are the organizers and founders  of Tofino Wine & dine

 

 

Ronnie Lee and Ryan Orr.

May 25th, 2024- Spring releases from Orofino and Poplar Grove’s 1st Pinot Noir

May 24, 2024 Tasting Room Radio 0:48:44

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Spring releases from Orofino and Poplar Grove’s 1st Pinot Noir

 

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John Weber – co-founder/winemaker Orofino Vineyards (Similkameen)

John Weber

Welcome to our series of specials on BC Spring Wine Releases.

We return to the Similkameen Valley to  John & Virginia Weber’s Orofino Vineyards.

Orofino

The whole valley, situated right on the US Border, was caught in 2 winter deep freezes over the last couple of years. Vines and vineyards do not do well in temperatures at -25 below or worse.  For the next couple of weeks every farmer, grower and winemaker will be walking the vineyard rows looking for signs of life.

Are the buds breaking?   Are the stalks green?  Have we lost our vines and grapes?

At the same time, previous great growing seasons have found themselves harvested crushed and cellared in bottles now being released.

It’s good news amid bad.

Orofino is an outstanding, award-winning winery in Cawston. Whatever John and Virginia send to taste and talk about is well worth my time.

This Spring I was delighted to try only two wines. Both were outstanding.

The first was

2023 Rose MagBag.  1.5 L Rose in a terrific carry bag.

Two things!  One, it’s great for camping, fishing, hiking, the beach, picnics and backyards.

Two, the rose is the same highly acclaimed rose they’ve been putting in bottles for years.  It’s not made with Cab Franc. This rose is made with pinot noir.

It’s just so yummy.  They also make a Pinot Gris Mag Bag

$43.30 on their website.

Rosé MagBag 2023

The other Spring release is Orofino 2022  Hendsbee Vineyard  Riesling Clone 239.  A German clone developed in the 1950s. This Riesling loves the Similkameen Valley.

Hendsbee Vineyard Riesling 2022 Clone 239

Riverstone wet rock, lime,  tropical citrus, acidity and minerality. A Silver medal winner at the 2023 All-Canadian Wine Championships.  $26.95 at winery. Can cellar to 2033. Bone dry.

 

FYI – Virginia Weber has created three fabulous guest suites on the property. All surrounded by vines. Wonderfully comfortable.  Highly recommended by yours truly.

Virginia Weber Owner Orofino Winery

Virginia Weber

www.orofinovineyards,com

 

Tony Holler – Co-owner of Poplar Grove Winery (Naramata Bench)

Tony and Barb Holler

Joined by Poplar Grove Asst. Winemaker Dan Marshall, Exec Winemaker Stefan Arnason and Exec Chef Stacy Johnston

June 21st Poplar Grove releases it’s first-ever Pinot Noir.  The 2022 Pinot Noir. An impressive blend of 6 clones that has already won Double Gold at the Great North West Wine Competition and several more awards. (FYI  Clones are 091/114/115/667/777/828

Pinot Noir 2022

The vines and fruit survived the deep freeze of 2022, in part due to the “lake effect” at the 13-acre Hudson Vineyard on the Naramata Bench.

Each clone was hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard prior to moving to their Pinot House, a separate winemaking facility specifically designed for Pinot Noir.

Poplar Grove Winery | MONTECRISTO

Poplar Grove. Naramata Bench

The nose is earthy and ripe red fruit and spice. The palate is round cherry, ripe plum and raspberry. Tannins are such a delight with a mile-long finish. This first Pinot from Poplar Grove has the skill, style, craft and future promise  of an instant classic. To the team – well done!!

The wonderful Poplar Grove Exec Chef Stacy Johnston steps in with pairing suggestions.  Truly enjoyed talking to everyone involved.

Seek, taste and enjoy!!

 

www.poplargrove.ca

 

 

Stories we are working on:

Painted Rock

Mayhem

The Hatch etc

Winemaker’s Cut

Anthony Buchannan

French Door

Noble Ridge

 

 

 

EP 304 | Sue Foley Interview New Album ‘One Guitar Woman’

May 18, 2024 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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We know Ottawa-born Sue Foley from the blues albums she’s created and released. Plus Multiple blues awards on both sides of the border.
Her new album is One Guitar Woman. A tribute to the female pioneers of guitar.

This was/is a very personal journey for Sue. She’s studied the many women who played guitar before her and left their legacy to study and pass on.
Female singers and players like Memphis Minnie, Elizabeth Cotten, Maybelle Carter, Sister Rosetta Tharp, Geeshe Wiley,  Lydia Mendoza etc.
Many tales and tunes are connected to the album.

Four-time Blues Foundation Traditional Female Artist award winner, Sue Foley’s new album One Guitar Woman is a heartfelt tribute to the female pioneers of the guitar – including Memphis Minnie, Lydia Mendoza, Maybelle Carter, Ida Presti, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The album showcases the dexterity of Foley’s acoustic nylon string guitar skills as she expands on her blues playing into other genres like Piedmont fingerpicking, traditional country, the Carter Scratch,  flamenco and classical.

“From the time I decided to be a professional guitar player, I’ve always looked for female role models. These are the women who were expressing themselves through the instrument as far back as the 1920’s, at the inception of radio and recorded music. They are the trailblazers and visionaries whose footsteps I walk in,” 

Sue  Foley.