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April 19th, 2025- It’s BC Wine Month! Lets celebrate with Hillside Winery and WineBC!

April 19, 2025 Tasting Room Radio 0:48:50

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THE SHOW

 

Kathy Malone – Winemaker Hillside Winery

If you haven’t already heard, April is BC Wine Month.

Its also the month that we thank the four sponsors of Tasting Room Radio.

When we started TRR the Summer of 2007, we made a pledge about the segment sponsors.

If I’m going to talk about their winery or restaurant for a year, let’s please make sure we really like them and admire what they create.

 

Kathy Malone – the winemaker at Hillside Estate on the Naramata Bench has been part of our show for many years now.  When we moved to Naramata in 2007, I realized if I was to launch a wine show, I’d better find a mentor who had all the answers to my many questions.

That teacher and friend was right down the road from me. Winemaker Kathy Malone.

(I would also like to thank Ian Sutherland and Valeria Tait for  their friendship and support.)

Kathy has just returned from a Winter vacation in Europe, that ended in Paris. No vineyards for this traveler. Instead, it was days and days of museums, art galleries, historic churches and opera houses. Impressive.

Kathy and I hooked up on Zoom and she walked and talked me through her latest releases.

Including 

2023 Below the Road Rose – Unbelievable Rose. Kathy explains the glacial history behind the name and the wild blend driving the savoury notes of this winner.

2023 Below the Road Rosé

Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Viognier all came together from a field blend. A world class rose, currently available only to wine club members.

Yes, its the perfect reason to join.

Kathy and I talked about their Hillside Rose but it may be sold out soon, an absolutely delicious 2020 Cab Franc. 18 months in French oak. 23% new!

And the 2018 Mosaic. A classic blend of Bordeaux grapes – Cab Franc, Merlot, Cab Sauvignon,  Malbec and Petit Verdot. All grown on the Naramata Bench.

Kathy talked about one of her favorite wines. The 2018 Dickinson Vineyard Merlot and how that varietal is sometimes taken for granted these days.

 

We’ll be back to talk to Kathy about her Crafted in BC wines.  Created using Yakima and Columbia Valley grapes. A new chef’s white is here.

Speaking of The Chef,  Bistro Chef Evan Robertson opens the doors Wednesday April 30! We’ll be back to talk to chef as well.

Oh..one more thing.

Kathy mentions the Naramata Bench event, bringing it all back home. A Spring tasting for locals Saturday April 26  from 11am to 5PM.

Details at discovernaramata.com (events calendar)

 

www.hillsidewinery.ca

www.naramatabench.com

 

Paul Sawler – Chair of Wine Growers of BC/Wine BC & VP Sales & Marketing Dirty Laundry Wines

 

Our Team | Dirty Laundry Winery

Paul Sawler

We’re so pleased to introduce our latest sponsor,  Wine Growers of BC and Wine BC. (Thank you Wine BC)

Paul Sawler is Chair of the Board and part of the leadership team at Summerland’s Dirty Laundry Winery.

Wine BC represents the BC wine community.  It’s a big job in any growing year. However this year is historical.

People will reference this year for many years to come.

Two vine killer winters, sales conflicts with Alberta, out of province wines being crafted in BC, trade barriers possibly dropping across Canada and ugly tariffs from the USA.

Paul takes us through the headlines..

April is BC Wine Month. How can consumers  support BC Wine?

 

How the Crafted in BC wines are proceeding? Where to find them and what to expect?

( I think they’ll be a smash hit)

Thoughts on the tourism season ahead. Why Canadians hopefully are planning a visit to BC wine country?

 

What about those dropping trade barriers and what does it mean? Will BC wines be available across Canada?

In the time we had left Paul takes us through some of the releases coming from Dirty Laundry.

Winemaker Mason Spink spent a great deal of the year down in Washington State choosing vineyards, growing, harvesting the crops, crushing within hours of harvest and getting the juice overnight to The Okanagan.

They’re releasing their whites now and the reds 2 years from now.

 

Watch for the 

2024 Hush White (Yakima)

Hush White 2024

2024 Pinot Gris (Yakima)

2024 Sauvignon Blanc (Yakima)

2024 Unoaked Chardonnay (Yakima)

 

It’s an amazing year. Right in front of us.

BC wines are changing. Just how much we don’t know yet but we’ll follow this story from week to week and find out!

 

HAPPY EASTER ALL!

 

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

 

Crafted in BC wines from 

Orofino

Noble Ridge

Clos Du Soleil

Bartier Brothers.

Dirty Laundry

Winemaker’s Cut

The Opera

Le Vieux Pin

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulligan Stew April 19th 2024- Matt Andersen – Brings his 11th solo studio album The Hammer and The Rose.

April 17, 2025 Mulligan Stew

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Matt Andersen is one of CKUA’s favourite artists. On the air and certainly with the audience.
Matt is releasing his 11th solo studio album The Hammer and The Rose April 25th.
I was delighted with all of that information until I got to”the date” April 25.   
As you may  know,  that’s the first Friday for the CKUA Spring fundraiser.
I asked Matt’s team if I could move the Stew interview to this Saturday – and they approved!!
 
So, we get the story of the album and  we are the first play of several tracks, anywhere.
This album, about the relationship between the head and the heart, presents a different Matt.
A slightly quieter Matt,  so you can hear the texture and grain of his voice.
Great songs too.
Co-writing the title track with Steve Dawson
Co-writing with Tom and Thompson Wilson, Terra Lightfoot and Jesse O’Brien.
Co-writing The Cobbler with producer/drummer Jason Van Tassel –  as a tribute to, and in memory of,  their Fathers.
Includes a fine cover of JJ Cale’s Magnolia.
With  Afie Jurvanen on guitar and vocals.
The complete interview will be dropped on the Mulligan Stew Podcast and the video version on the Terry David Mulligan YouTube Channel.
We’re playing Patti Smith’s Because the Night (Bruce Springsteen) which was released April 19th  1978. From her album Easter.
Levon Helm  – who passed on April 19,  2012
The Animals – House of the Rising Sun – so we can salute the birthday of one of the greatest, Alan Price. On keyboards.
Also, Chuck Berry and Roll Over Beethoven – recorded at Chess Records, April 19,  1956
Lots of New Stuff:  Terra Lightfoot, Jesse Roper, Dan Mangan, Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Mumford and Sons, Bahamas.
Onward to Spring Fundraising.
 
Next Week it’s Wide Cut Stew with Allison Brock.
 
Terry

PLAYLIST:

THE EASTER STEW with TDM Our Guest – Matt Andersen with new album Donor supported CKUA
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (live) The Band The Last Waltz
Because the night Patti Smith Easter
Rain down on me blue rodeo greatest hits Vol 2
Anyone but me Terra Lightfoot Healing power
Yer Host TDMulligan Happy Easter All [email protected]
Lonely teardrops (live) Bruce Springsteen/E St Band Songs under Cover #2
Way down in the valley Jesse Roper single
Everything i do gonna be funky Madeleine Peyroux Secular Hymns
Deane House & River Cafe -Thank You Coming Up On The Stew – Matt Andersen Interview Donor supported CKUA Radio
Upside Southern Ave single
Dyna-flo Boz Scaggs My Time (on vinyl)
Nobody knows you – down and out (live) Tedeschi Trucks Band Live at LOCKN
Matt Andersen Top of hour two The Easter Stew Terry David Mulligan
Axis bold as love John Mayer Continuum
Terry Mulligan – The Easter Stew Matt Anderson Interview soon New album and new tales
Please don’t return Bahamas Songs from The Gang
Groove Holmes Beastie Boys Check your head
NEXT – Matt Andersen New album The Hammer and The Rose Mulligan Stew @ckua
Matt Andersen Interview with Terry David Mulligan The Hammer and The Rose
wayaheadaya Matt Andersen The Hammer and the Rose
Matt Andersen Interview complete Interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast and tdm YouTube Channel
The Hammer and The Rose Matt Andersen The Hammer and The Rose
Matt Andersen Interview The Hammer and The Rose The Easter Stew
The Cobbler Matt Andersen The Hammer and The Rose
Matt Andersen Interview with Terry complete Interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast and tdm YouTube Channel
Hold on to me Matt Andersen The Hammer and the Rose
Thank You Matt complete Interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast and tdm YouTube Channel
You’re here to stay Matt Andersen The Hammer and the Rose
Caroline Mumford and Sons Rushmere
Little Richard’s Bible Elton John and Brandi Carlile Who believes in angels
Everybody wants to rule the World Marc Jordan Waiting for the Sun to rise
The World is a ghetto Los Lobos Native Sons
Made up mind The Bros. Landreth Let it Lie (deluxe)
Happy Easter to ALL See you next week with Allison on Wide Cut Stew
House of the rising sun The Animals Best of
Roll over Beethoven Chuck Berry Best of

Mulligan Stew April 12th 2025-It’s Spring – Somewhere!!

April 11, 2025 Mulligan Stew

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Two donors on this week’s Mulligan Stew – lots of music suggested.

Happy Record Store Day and welcome to The Stew

I had new music ready to go from – 

Elton John & Brandi Carlile/ Dan Mangan/Jackson Browne live
Allison Russell & Annie Lennox/ Elle King
Ricky Byrd/Leif Vollebekk/Van Morrison
Next week’s guest Matt Anderson
 
Live tracks from
Jackson Browne, Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton,
The Allman Bros, Joni Mitchell and Joni Jam, 
 
Classics from
the first Fleetwood Mac,  Bob Dylan, Foo Fighters, Albert King, Staples Singers,
Tom Petty, The Kinks, Little Feat, Bob Marley, The Tragically Hip,
Corb Lund and Ian Tyson, Luther Allison…and Lynyrd Skynyrd dude!
Next Week – Matt Anderson and his new, different album, The Hammer and The Rose.
We debut Saturday on The Stew. Complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast and YouTube channel.

Happy Record Store Day

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew Terry David Mulligan Donor Supported CKUA Radio
Little Richards bible Elton John. Brandi Carlille Who believes in angels
Anna Lee Ricky Byrd NYC Made
Take it to the limit Leif Vollebekk – Angie McMahon single
Forty four blues-How many more years Little Feat Rad Gumbo Warner Years 1971-90
The Stew with TDMulligan Year 29 Coming Up – Ft Mac-Van-Winwood & Clapton
Driftin’ Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac – Early Years
Down to Joy Van Morrison Remember now
Late for the sky (live) Jackson Browne Down on Main Street
Dear Mr Fantasy (live) Steve Winwood & Eric Clapton Live at MSGarden
Deane House – River Cafe Coming Up – New Matt Anderson -Playlist mulliganstewdotca
wayaheadaya matt anderson the hammer and the rose
A case of you (live) Joni Mitchell and the Joni Jam Live at Newport
Super Lover Allison Russell & Annie Lennox single
Free Fallin’ Tom Petty Full Moon Fever
I’ll take you there The Staple Singers Best of Stax
Mulligan Stew Terry David Mulligan Thanks for checking in
Cross the Rubicon Bob Dylan Rough and rowdy ways
Oh Pretty Woman Albert King Born under a bad sign
Everlong (acoustic) Foo Fighters the essential foo fighters
No one can save you Elle King Elle King EP
dead end street the kinks face to face deluxe
midnight rider (live) Allman Brothers Live from the Beacon Theatre
Key to the Highway (live) Luther Allison Standing Crossroads
melody Dan Mangan Melody
Coyotes Banff Sponsor for over 25 years Next – Bob Marley
Stir it up Bob Marley and the Wailers Catch a Fire
Watermelon man Poncho Sanchez & Mongo Santamaria Conga Blue
Long time running The Tragically Hip Road Apples
Willin’ Little feat Sailin’ Shoes
Ride on Corb Lund and Ian Tyson Cover your tracks
George Peaches Lynyrd Skynyrd Street Survivors
Thank you for listening and donating Have a great weekend Bub Bye
red river rock Johnny and the Hurricanes best of

April12th, 2025: Headed for Hanks and Kurtis Kolt explains…. everything!!

April 11, 2025 Tasting Room Radio 0:53:02

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THE SHOW

Kurtis Kolt – Wine Educator, Judge, Writer. (Vancouver)

This is  a wild and crazy time in the wine business.

Kurtis Kolt

As a result of the recent Winter cold snaps in the Okanagan, many vineyards were killed and what did survive offered up very small production possibilities.

In order to survive, BC wineries were given permission to source grapes from out of the province. They headed for Washington, Oregon,  California, Niagara and The Cowichan. Those wines, the whites at least, will be showing up on shelves just about now. Blends we’ve never seen before. The bottles will be marked and labels changed to reflect out of province sources.

How will wine fans respond?  Kurtis has sharp opinions.

Because of US tariffs, there’s a renewed discussion about provincial trade barriers finally changing. The  Alberta / BC wine partnership  is part of the discussion.

Kurtis covers a lot of ground here. The dialogue is like a tennis match.! Lots of back and forth.

Best of all, Top Drop 2025 is coming to Vancouver (May 13) and Calgary (May 15)

Top Drop Vancouver

Top Drop  is the best small wine festival anywhere.

One of the reasons it’s held in such high regard?  It’s because Kurtis Kolt is one of the driving forces behind the curating and presenting of the attending wineries.

Examples? –

Piro Wine – (Santa Barbara)

Planeta (Sicily)

Dr Loosen -= (Mosel)

Tantalus (Okanagan)

Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro (Spain)

Marchesi Di Barolo (Italy)

Orofino (Similkameen)

Roche (Naramata)

Closson Chase (Ontario)

 

 

 

 

 

Top Drop Vancouver MAY 13

Top Drop Calgary MAY 15

 

Kurtis guests on Tasting Room Radio to talk about….“everything”.

 

www.kurtiskolt.com

www.topdrop.ca

Heading for Hanks Cowichan 

Hank’s – Provisions from The Cowichan

Hank’s was originally going to be called “Hank & Ludo” named after our dog Hank and a gigantic bull mastiff named Ludo.  Then the name was shortened to just Hank’s. Hank, the dog,  is named after one of my favorite customers who passed away the month we opened,  at the age of 98, Hank was a local gentleman that I met at the Duncan Farmers Market and would walk to the market every Saturday rain or shine with chocolates for us in his pockets and a joke.  (Louise Pickles)

(Louise)

Hank would buy charcuterie boxes and terrines from me every week – some he gave as gifts to friends and the rest he ate throughout the week”   Louise Pickles

 

“When you walk into Hanks, there’s a busy bustle going on. There may be 10 customers looking at what’s being offered, some standing in line. In the open kitchen, there always seems to be  just as many chefs, bakers, cooks and servers. This is such a wonderful experience.” (TDM)

 

Louise Pickles –Red Seal Chef, Owner/Operator Pickles’ Pantry Ltd. and Hank’s Cowichan Ltd. 

Born and raised in Hong Kong, food has always been an essential part of family life for Red Seal Chef Louise Pickles. After graduating from Brentwood College in 1998, followed by Queen’s University and University of Victoria, Louise decided to make her passion for food and cooking her occupation and signed up to attend the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in 2003.

Since graduating, Louise’s career has taken her around the world and back again working in hotels and resorts throughout BC such as The Terminal City Club, Diva at the Metropolitan Hotel, Sonora Resort, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, and The Hotel Georgia.

After moving to Western Australia to work in Margaret River and the one hatted restaurant “Bistro Moncur” in Sydney NSW, she returned to Ucluelet to take on the role of Executive Chef at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort before starting a family in 2014.

As a family, Louise and her husband and business partner Aaron Walsh have chosen the Cowichan Valley as their home . Louise decided finally to start her own business in 2020. She teamed up with Aaron and coffee roaster, Dana Meiner, to open Hank’s Cowichan in Duncan.

Louise and Aaron

A go-to spot for freshly made pastries, sweet treats, and coffee, Hank’s provides an assortment of provisions, including amazing soups, celebrated sandwiches, cheeses, and charcuterie crafted by Pickles’ Pantry. The breads are a work of edible art. Louise explains how they connected with a French baker who crafts the art.  Louise and Aaron are both Red Seal Chefs.

Just imagine how outstanding Hanks is. Well, it’s even better than that. A destination to be celebrated.

 

 

Home | Hank's Cowichan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aaron Walsh – Co-owner & Chef Hank’s Cowichan 

Originally from Windsor Ontario, Aaron attended cooking school at George Brown College and went on to work in Toronto for a number of years before moving to Vancouver Island where he worked at various establishments including Long Beach Lodge and later with Lisa Ahier to open SOBO.

He stayed on the West Coast for 16 years and he has since worked abroad in Australia and in BC at numerous restaurants and hotels including Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet.

Aaron now oversees production and manages all culinary things and bread baking at their own  business, Hanks Cowichan.

 

www.hankscowichan.com

 

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

Many BC Spring releases from Washington/Oregon vineyards

 

Hillside Estate – Spring releases

Noble Ridge – Spring releases

Wine Growers of BC

Orofino Spring releases

Clos du Soleil  Spring releases

Bartier Brothers – Spring releases

Mayhem/Meyer Spring Releases

Le Vieux Pin Spring Releases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EP 345 | George Siu Memphis Blues BBQ House

April 7, 2025 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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George Siu is a pal and the co-founder of Memphis Blues BBQ House. They now have 6 locations.  3 in Vancouver and 3 in Alberta.
They serve top-of-the-line BBQ..beautifully cooked.
George and Park Hefflefinger started the first location after heading to Memphis and spending much time studying the process and tricks of the trade.
The Memphis style is to slow cook in a pit.
Either dry or wet ribs. Dry has a rub with salt, spices before cooking – no sauce.  Wet are brushed with sauce before during and after cooking.

Our infamous Elvis platter

I had a number of things I wanted to ask George…
Has any of the Buy Canada affected your business? – It is called Memphis Blues after all.
You have a wall of American bourbon. What’s happened to it?
Have you made any moves to serve Canadian craft distilleries?
Beer, Cider?
Are the tariffs having an effect?
How different are the wine and drink choices between BC and Alberta?
What pairs well with smoky BBQ?
It’s not just a Q&A session. With George Siu it’s always a trading of stories. Some are actually true.

April 5th, 2025- 12 Spring wines from Jason Parkes Customs/The Hatch

April 5, 2025 Tasting Room Radio 0:36:06

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Jason Parkes & Robbie Hundertmark – 12 Spring wines from Jason Parkes Customs/The Hatch (West Kelowna)

 

THE STORY

 

We welcome back – a dynamic duo.

Jason Parkes is the founder of The Hatch in West Kelowna.  Labels include The Hatch, Black Swift Vineyards, Crown and Thieves. Each of those labels has a rapidly growing list of sub-labels. There’s the spectacular rooftop dining at Angel Share. and The Broken Hearts Club,

The Hatching Post (West Kelowna’s BBQ Saloon)

The total portfolio is wider than the lake.  Think Santa’s elves only bigger,  smarter and much nicer.

 

Robbie Hundertmark is the  recipient of the 2025 Ultimate BC Wine Ambassador Award.

Jason and Robbie

The award recognizes an individual who is passionate about sharing the love of BC Wine with their guests. They are seen as a hospitality superstar.  Robbie inspires and educates with his smarts, dry humor and humanity.

Robbie has been in the wine industry since 2012.  Fully certified Sommelier as of 2019.

Joining The gang at The Hatch is like running away and joining the Circus..

For Example – have a look at the wines they are releasing this Spring.  8 BC grown and crafted/4 Washington grown & BC crafted

(Prices quoted are pre-tax)

 

 

’21 Royal Scamp  (BC)  What a blend.

  • Traditional Method, 60/40 Chard & Pinot Noir, 24 months bottle aging, Brut
  • $55.99

 

’22 Crown Chard (BC)  You can taste the love that went into this wine

  • Crown’s oak aged chard
  • 24 months, 500L second fill French and American Barrels, weekly batonnage, full MLF
  • $39.99

’18 Scoundrels Punch NEW for you (BC)  The finish is long and beautiful. Bravo

  • Blend of CF (46%), CS(38%), Merlot (12%), Syrah (4%)
  • Vineyards from mostly Oliver and Osoyoos
  • 70 months in barrel because we straight up lost the barrels for a bit.
  • $29.99

’23 Mums the Word pink NEW LABEL (BC)   The Gamay wins the day.  The label is a keeper.

  • Rosé frizzante made from Estate Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir
  • The wine that we had to relabel.
  • $27.99

’24 Hobo Sauv Blanc NEW (Wash)

  • Amazing fruit from WA!
  • Super tropical, the first SB for the hobo series
  • $24.99

’24 Flipping the Bird NEW  (Wash)

  • amazing fruit from WA!
  • 100% Cabernet Franc
  • $24.99

’24 Bury the Hatchet white NEW  (Wash)

  • Washington Fruit
  • 47% Chard, 29% SB, 24% Riesling
  • $23.99

2024 Bury the Hatchet (Washington Grown – BC Crafted))

 

’22 Clash of the Tannins NEW  (BC)  A serious mouthful.

  • Big Big Red
  • 50% CF, 50% Malbec, 100% Hans Vineyard
  • $52.99

’22 Franc Says Relax NEW (BC)  glamorous and complex

  • 37% Desert Valley, 36% Hans Estate, 27% Jagger Rock, Southern Okanagan/Similkameen Fruit
  • 24 months, Majority American minority French, 36% new, 72% neutral
  • $47.99

’20 Peanut Pond Merlot (Pouring so so nice) (BC)  Beauty

  • 100% Merlot from Peanut Pond Vineyard in Oliver
  • 40 months in French Oak
  • $41.99

’20 Hans Estate Syrah (a pride and joy for BSV) (BC)   WOW

  • 100% Hans Estate Syrah
  • 37 Months 100% New Oak
  • $59.99

’24 frenzy Pinot Gris NEW (Wash)  Welcome to BC

  • Washington Fruit
  • $21.99

www.thehatchwines.com

www.jasonparkescustoms.com

 

NB: On the back label of each Washington grown wine it says

“JPC thanks our friends in Washington for supporting us during these unpredictable times” 

 

Washington Vineyards  involved-

Royal Slope AVA

Aviator Vineyard

Frenchman’s Hills

Two Gun Vineyard

Ancient Lakes – Columbia Valley

 

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

SPRING  Releases from Washington/Oregon/BC

Orofino

Bartier Bros

Le Vieux Pin

Dirty Laundry

Hillside

Winemakers Cut

Best Coast Distillers

Wine Growers BC

Spearhead

Cowichan Spring Wines

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulligan Stew April 5th 2025- Music for a 70th birthday and your Saturday night!!

April 4, 2025 Mulligan Stew

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CKUA is Donor Supported Radio – for almost 100 years.
 
Today’s first hour is a birthday hour for Bruce McFarlane. 
 
Bruce is one of the very best on our donor support team. Bruce warmly convinces major donors to “get involved”. 
 
He’s turning 70 and his wife Janice Heard and 3 girls, their spouses and 7 grandkids are all in Canmore for a grand dinner.
We’ll be rocking the kitchen. 
 
Petty, Poco and Larkin Poe
Stones and Stevie
Van Morrison and Neil Young. Both live.  Van with Ballerina and Neil with Cinnamon Girl
Sheryl Crow
New music from 
Terra Lightfoot
Harpoonist
A great new single from our guest in 2 weeks -Matt Anderson
Taj Mahal and Keb Mo
Willie Nelson. Bonnie Raitt.
Little Feat punching out a great version of The Band’s Rag Mama Rag
And a rarely heard Makes no Difference from Rick Danko and The Band Live in Toronto.
And More 
Doobies and Mavis
The Beatles
Booker T and the MG’s
Paul Butterfield Blues Band
The Temptations, Leon Russell, Bob Marley and The Wailers, Rare Earth
 
Have a great week and weekend….
tdm

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew Terry Mulligan Year 29
still not dead willie nelson God’s problem child
Cajun moon poco cowboys and Englishmen
fooled again tom petty and the heartbreakers tom petty and the heartbreakers
hard rains gonna fall leon russell retrospective
God’s going to cut you down larkin poe Queen of the ring
Deane House – River Cafe Mulligan Stew coming up – Stones
hide your love the rolling stones goats head soup (remastered)
use it or lose it dave mason- joe bonamassa a shade of blues
for once in my life stevie wonder hitsville
The Stew – for your Saturday Night Happy Birthday Bruce TDM
don’t look back the temptations hitsville
one more heartache paul butterfield blues band pigboy crabshaw
wayaheadaya matt anderson the hammer and the rose
in my life the beatles rubber soul
walk this road the doobies and mavis staples single
rag mama rag little feat chinese work songs
green onions booker t and the mg’s green onions
Mulligan Stew Terry David Mulligan Year 29
higher and higher terra lightfoot single
cinnamon girl (live) neil young Live at the Fillmore
ballerina (live) van morrisoin live at Orangefield
Coyotes Banff Supporting CKUA for over 25 years by sponsoring The Stew
good people Harpoonist and Gordy Johnson did we come to dance
junkyard dog taj mahal & keb mo room on the porch
it makes no difference (live) The Band Toronto FM 99
winding road (live) Sheryl Crow Live at the Ryman
TDMulligan – The Stew Year 29 [email protected]
one love – people get ready bob marley and the wailers legend & one love soundtrack
come to me bonnie raitt Luck of the draw
celebrate rare earth best of

EP 344 | FREE SPIRIT VICTORIA – Non-alc. zero-proof, alcohol free. A story for our times.

March 30, 2025 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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For the first time under one roof in Victoria, importers will be joined by local BC makers from Vancouver Island, Vancouver, the Okanagan, etc.,  to showcase the best alcohol-free wine, beer, spirits, and packaged cocktails available.
Organized by Kurtis Kolt. 
Kurtis Kolt is a Vancouver-based wine consultant who writes about wine, presents seminars, hosts events, judges wine competitions, works with restaurants on their wine programs, etc. His various certifications and credits include London’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust, the Court of Master Sommeliers & the Winemaking Program at UC Davis.
In  2010, when  Kurtis received the ‘Sommelier of the Year’ award from both the 2010 Vancouver International Wine Festival and Vancouver magazine, he opted to diversify his focus on wine through different arenas.
In recent years, Kurtis  co-founded, curates and runs ‘Top Drop’ in both Vancouver and Calgary, a terroir-focused trade & consumer wine festival Western Living magazine called, “The one wine tasting of the year you shouldn’t miss.”
Guests at Free Spirits, we could find 5 minutes with were:
Kurtis Kolt – See above
Andrea Demers –   Softer Drink Store in Victoria. More than 100 different drinks.   pouring Zamalek and Fin Soda.

Janet Helou – from Glimmer.  pouring Glimmer (BC)
Paul Watkin – from Seacove pouring Medbubble (Spain
Paul Jordan–   Mondiale.    pouring from Clear Sips (Ontario), Cognato (S. Africa), OddBird (Italy/France,) NOA (Quebec,) Cipriani (Italy)

March 29th, 2025- FREE SPIRIT VICTORIA –   non-alc.  zero-proof, alcohol free. A story of our times.

March 29, 2025 Tasting Room Radio 0:57:54

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FREE SPIRIT VICTORIA –   non-alc.  zero-proof, alcohol free. A story of our times.

 

THE SHOW 

 

For the first time under one roof in Victoria , importers will be joined by local BC makers from Vancouver Island, Vancouver, the Okanagan etc.,  to showcase the best alcohol-free wine, beer, spirits, and packaged cocktails available.

Organized by Kurtis Kolt.

Kurtis Kolt is a Vancouver-based wine consultant who writes about wine, presents seminars, hosts events, judges wine competitions, works with restaurants on their wine programs etc. His various certifications and credits include London’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust, the Court of Master Sommeliers & the Winemaking Program at UC Davis.

In  2010, when  Kurtis received the ‘Sommelier of the Year’ award from both the 2010 Vancouver International Wine Festival and Vancouver magazine, he opted to diversify his focus on wine through different arenas.

In recent years, Kurtis  co-founded and runs ‘Top Drop’ in both Vancouver and Calgary, a terroir-focused trade & consumer wine festival Western Living magazine called, “The one wine tasting of the year you shouldn’t miss.”

 

Guests we could slow down long enough to talk to were:

 

Kurtis Kolt – See above

Kurtis Kolt

Mark Wachtin -storied wines and spirits. Pouring Ones+

Ones Non-Alcoholic Wine - Village Food Markets - Sooke BC

 

Andrea Demers –   Softer Drink Store in Victoria. More than 100 different drinks.   pouring Zamalek and Fin Soda.

Ceri Barlow –  NuBeverage. Pouring Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Co.

Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Co's alcoholic sparkling tea - Product Launch - Just Drinks

Janet Helou – from Glimmer.  pouring Glimmer (BC)

Paul Watkin – from Seacove pouring Medbubble (Spain)

Paul Jordan–   Mondiale.    pouring from Clear Sips (Ontario)  Cognato (S. Africa) OddBird (Italy/France) NOA (Quebec) Cipriani (Italy)

Clearsips

Cameron Duke –  Coastal Craft   pouring from  Soft Crush –  Noughty (UK) Colibi (Italy)  Undone (Germany)

 

 

www.kurtiskolt.com

www.storiedwinesandspirits.com

www.softerdrink.ca

www.nubeverage.ca

www.seacove.com

www.drinkglimmerwine.com

www.mondialebev.com

www.coastalcraftbeverages.ca

 

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

 

The Hatch – The whole Dang Thang

New Spring releases

Out of BC Wines

Wine Growers BC

Winemakers Cut

Hillside Estate

Best Coast Distillers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulligan Stew March 29th 2025-Two donors – one named Beresh

March 28, 2025 Mulligan Stew

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Lucky to have two donors to finish off March shows.

March 29 brings Brian Beresh and Pat Paradis in hour one.

The very same weekend we celebrate the Beresh Arts Den opening and reveal the signage.

As usual, Brian and Pat have very little music input into the hour, BUT I do to have a notebook I brought to our last lunch at the marina below us.

Pat filled up several pages of suggestions that I plan to play before Summer kicks off.

She knows her artists, especially her songs.

When I asked Brian in our interview who he would dream of having on this Den stage, the first name was Wynton Marsalis and the last was Etta James.

Very interesting couple these two.

The second hour is also very interesting.

We’re celebrating Amy Foggin’s 50th birthday. She’s a big fan of CKUA Radio. Lives in Calgary.

Her daughter Kate collected funds from all her friends to buy and donate two hours of The Stew.

Counting Kate – 44 different people pitched in to donate two hours for Amy.  That’s FORTY FOUR  donors.

 

All of the above may explain the make up of this playlist.

Which starts with the great Doug Sahm – The Sir Douglas Quintet from Honky Blues

Fantastic Negrito, Elisapie, Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris kick it off.

Great new music from Toby Lee, Fabulous T-Birds. Gems from Norah Jones, Annie Lennox and Paul Simon Live for 10 minutes.

 

Hour two – for Amy.

Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne live, Elle King, North Mississippi All-stars and Mavis, Leeroy Stagger, Maggie Rogers, Leif Vollebekk, The Hip, Tegan and Sara, Frazey Ford, Yoke Lore and finish with CSN and Young – Live at the Fillmore.

Don’t forget The O’Jays, The Band and Mavis  & Aaron Neville.

 

Cheers – Happy Juno weekend

 

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew -Year 29 Terry David Mulligan CKUA Radio – Donor Supported
so glad for your sake Doug Sahm – Sir Douglas Quintet Honky Blues
An honest man Fantastic Negrito Fantastic Negrito (deluxe)
Heart of Glass Elisapie Inukitut
Acquainted with the Wind Steve Earle Terraplane
Blackhawk Emmylou Harris Wrecking Ball
The Stew – Year 29 Coming Up – Fab T’s and Norah Jones playlist – mulliganstewdotca
Postman (live) The Fabulous Thunderbirds Live in Houston
I’ve got a feelin’ (live) Norah Jones Live at Empire State
House on Fire Toby Lee Count on me (unplugged)
Deane House – River Cafe Coming Up on The Stew – Paul Simon Live Mavis and Aaron Neville
Hearts & Bones Mystery Train – Wheels (live) Paul Simon Live in Hyde Park
Respect Yourself (live) Mavis Staples and Aaron Neville I’ll take you there
TDMulligan The Stew – Year 29 CKUA
Train in Vain Annie Lennox Medusa
TDMulligan – The Stew Coming Up – Bruce, Bonnie and Jackson Playlist mulliganstewdotca
Train in Vain (stand by me) Annie Lennox Medusa
Next in Hour Two of The Stew Music for Amy’s Birthday and your Sat Night Lots of new music
Highway 61 (live) Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt. Jackson Browne Live at the Shrine Aud. L:A
Alberta stars Leeroy Stagger 3am Revelations
Light on Maggie Rogers Heard in a past life
Love Train The O’Jays Back Stabbers
TDMulligan Next – The Band, The Hip The Stew
Southern Star Leif Vollebekk Revelation
Atlantic City The Band Jericho
Wheat Kings (live) The Tragically Hip Fully Completely (deluxe)
Call it off Tegan and Sara The Con
September Fields Frazey Ford Indian Ocean
This is The Stew with Terry David Mulligan More Mavis, Elle King, CSNY
What you gonna do? N.Mississippi All-stars & Mavis Staples Up and Rolling
Good to be a man Elle King The Elle King EP
Coyotes Banff invites you to the made with love cocktail festival Mulligan Stew
GoodPain Yoke Lore Goodpain EP
Suite Judy Blue Eyes (Live) Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Live at Fillmore East 1969