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Mulligan Stew June 14th 2025-The Father’s Day Weekend Stew – Special Guest – Mike Farris – The Sound of Muscle Shoals

June 14, 2025 Mulligan Stew

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Two wonderful donors join us.
The first in Canmore would like to remember The Band at The Last Waltz and, in particular, Garth Hudson.
“Now The Band can play together once  again – a heck of a heavenly chorus”
I played 
Stage Fright 
The Weight
 
And the donor in Hour Two from Red Deer will be 51 on Friday the 13th. Asked for hits from his birth year, 1974.
I played 
Al Green Take me to the River
Joni Mitchell – Help Me
No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley and Wailers
If you want me to stay (released 73..a hit in 74), Sly Stone
Sundown – Gordon Lightfoot
 
New music from The Wood Brothers, Jesse Roper, Marcus Trummer, Norah Jones and Allison Russell, 
And  Always Be Your Son, a fantastic Father’s Day song from Matt Anderson 
 
Classics from Derek and the Dominos, Harry Nilsson, Madeleine Peyroux, R.L. Burnside, Ry Cooder and …..
The last song goes to Brian Wilson – Love and Mercy,  Live at Carnegie Hall.
 
Special guest is the fantastic singer, songwriter, Mike Farris.
His new album is called The Sound of Muscle Shoals.
He’s waited almost 20 years to round up the next generation of Swampers and record at FAME  Studios in Muscle Shoals.
Wow – was it worth the wait?  Mike Farris lives and sings The Sound of Muscle Shoals.
The same sound that came from Etta, Aretha, Boz, Paul Simon, Wilson Pickett, Neil Young, Percy Sledge, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, The Staple Singers and many more.
But first, Mike had to clean up his life, and he talks about hitting rock bottom.
That’s when his wife said, “We’re going to do something different this time.  We’ll start by talking about the whys.
Why, when you start getting successful,  you self-destruct?” Mike said, “That scared the hell out of me.”
Mike is 10 years clean no,w and he’s riding the Slow Train to Muscle Shoals.
One of my albums of the year.
The Mulligan Stew Podcast, with all of Mike’s stories is a great listen and the video version on the terry david mulligan YouTube Channel is really engaging. Mike opens right up.

 

 

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew Guest is Mike Farris Terry David Mulligan (Father’s Day Weekend)
stage fright (live) The Band The Last Waltz
Witness The Wood Brothers single
If you want me to stay Sly and the Family Stone Fresh
Everything is broken RL Burnside Dylan: All Blues’d Up
Seven Spanish Angels (live) Norah Jones and Allison Russell Willie 90
The Stew – Father’s Day Weekend Deane House – River Cafe -Our Guest – Mike Farris The Sound of Muscle Shoals
Have you ever loved a woman? Derek and The Dominos Layla and other assorted love songs
Uncle John’s Band The Grateful Dead Workingman’s Dead
The Father’s Day Weekend Stew Very special guest – Mike Farris The Sound of Muscle Shoals
Walking after Midnight (live) Madeleine Peyroux Careless Love (deluxe)
Me and My Arrow Harry Nilsson The Point
Father’s Day Weekend Stew TDMulligan CKUA
Always be your Son Matt Andersen The Hammer and The Rose
Three Chords and The Truth Ry Cooder My Name is Buddy
The Weight (live) The Band The Last Waltz
Next, in Hour Two of The Stew The Fabulous Mike Farris The Sound of Muscle Shoals
Family Affair Sly Stone I’m Back
Everyday people Sly and the Family Stone Stand
Take me to the River Rev. Al Green Explores your mind
Help me Joni Mitchell Court and Spark
No Woman No Cry Bob Marley and the Wailers Natty Dread
Coyote’s Banff – for over 25 years Mike Farris Coming Up Father’s Day Weekend
Way down in the valley Jesse Roper single
Holding out for you Marcus Trummer From the Start
Sundown Gordon Lightfoot Sundown
The Stew – Father’s Day Weekend Terry Mulligan CKUA
Mike Farris Interview with TDM on The Stew
Slow Train Mike Farris The Sound of Muscle Shoals
Mike Farris Interview The Sound of Muscle Shoals The Stew
Bird in the Rain Mike Farris The Sound of Muscle Shoals
Mike Farris Interview Complete on Mulligan Stew Podcast and tdm YouTube Channel
Learn how to love Mike Farris The Sound of Muscle Shoals
The Sound of Muscle Shoals-Mike Farris complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast and video version on tdm YouTube Channel;
Sunset Road Mike Farris The Sound of Muscle Shoals
Love and Mercy (live) Brian Wilson Wonderful

EP 352 | Robert Schwartzman and Colin Blunstone interview HUNG UP ON A DREAM: THE ZOMBIES DOCUMENTARY

June 9, 2025 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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60 years later, we welcome Colin Blunstone – Lead singer of The Zombies
How is it possible that an English band that was part of the British Invasion of the early ’60s is still being played and referenced in 2025?
The band was The Zombies.
The two leaders were songwriter and singer Rod Argent and lead singer Colin Blunstone.
They had three world hits. A fourth hit the charts after they had broken up.
Many years later , they were inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
I always loved the sound of the Zombies. A singular mix of rock, blues and very cool jazz. In a sea of sameness, Colin’s vocals were unmistakable.
Great harmonies lifted each song and the arrangements were unlike anyone else in “The Invasion”.
Now, along comes Hung up on a dream,  a documentary capturing their careers and lives. Directed by Robert Schwartzman.

Mulligan Stew June 7th 2025-60 years later we welcome Colin Blunstone – Lead singer of The Zombies

June 7, 2025 Mulligan Stew

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How is it possible that an English band that was part of the British Invasion of the early ’60s is still being played and referenced in 2025?
The band was The Zombies.
The two leaders were songwriter and singer Rod Argent and lead singer Colin Blunstone.
They had three world hits. A fourth hit the charts after they had broken up.
Many years later, they were inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
I always loved the sound of the Zombies. A singular mix of rock, blues and very cool jazz. In a sea of sameness, Colin’s vocals were unmistakable.
Great harmonies lifted each song, and the arrangements were unlike anyone else in “The Invasion”.
Now, along comes Hung up on a dream,  a documentary capturing their careers and lives. Directed by Robert Schwartzman.
Both will be joining us in the second hour.
The complete interview can be found on the Mulligan Stew Podcast and the video version on the Terry David Mulligan You Tube channel.
Upcoming interviews include Mike Farris (The Sound of Muscle Shoals)
Tami Neilson – Neon Cowgirl
Two films –
Are we done now?
Count me in
 and more.
A great mix of artists this week…including a feature on hits made the Muscle Shoals Sound.
Includes Mike Farris, The Staple Singers, Paul Simon, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan.
New music from Kathleen Edwards, Seth Walker, Steve Marriner, Dan Mangan and Rodney Crowell.
Donor suggestions for Corb Lund, Los Lobos (doing The Dead). Chris Stapleton, early Elvis and Jim Cuddy Band.
Enjoy!!!!!

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew – TDMulligan Guest Colin Blunstone: The Zombies CKUA Radio
Straight Line Steve Marriner Hear my Heart
Won’t back down (live) Tom Petty and HB Live at The Fillmore
Pledging my time Luther Johnson All Bluesd’ Up
Diminishing Returns Dan Mangan Natural Light
The Logical Song Kathleen Edwards Covers
The Stew Terry David Mulligan Colin Blunstone-The Zombies Guests
Mr Soul Rodney Crowell single
Boy inside the man Tom Cochrane & Red Rider Best of
Never loved a man (live) Aretha Franklin Live in Paris
Deane House – River Cafe Coming Up – Mike Farris Mulligan Stew
Sunset Road Mike Farris The Sound of Muscle Shoals
Respect Yourself The Staple Singers Best of
Love me like a Rock Paul Simon The Essential Paul Simon
Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett The Wicked Wilson Pickett
Gotta Serve Somebody Bob Dylan Slow Train Coming
Hour Two features Colin Blunstone of The Zombies Mulligan Stew
It feels so right Elvis Platinum
Up on the Mountain Seth Walker Why the Worry
Desire U2 Rattle and Hum
The light that guides you home Jim Cuddy Band The light that guides you home
Hello in there Kathleen Edwards (Lauren Morrow) Covers
Coming Up – Colin Blunstone The Zombies The Stew
I’m a Ram Chris Stapleton I’m a Ram
Old Men Corb Lund Agricultural Tragic
The Stew – TDMulligan Coming Up – Zombie’s Documentary Hung up on a Dream
West LA Fadeaway Los Lobos Tin Can Trust
Coyotes Banff – PATIO!! Next – Zombie talk with Colin Blunstone
Colin Blunstone/Robert Schwartzman Hung up on a Dream (Documentary) Story of The Zombies
Time of the Season The Zombies Original Studio Recordings Vol 1
Colin Blunstone/Robert Schwartzman Hung up on a Dream (Documentary) Story of The Zombies
Tell her no The Zombies Original Studio Recordings Vol 1
Zombies film Interview -complete conversation on Podcast video version on tdm YouTube Channel
She’s not there The Zombies Original Studio Hits Vol1
Colin Blunstone – Lead Singer Robert Schwartzman – Director Hung up on a Dream – The Film
complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast tdm YouTube Channel
This will be our year (live) The Zombies Odessey and Oracle – 40th Ann. Live

June 7th, 2025 The 2025 Barnyard Wine Fair Natural. Biodynamic. Organic.

June 6, 2025 Tasting Room Radio 0:42:17

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The 2025 Barnyard Wine Fair  Natural. Biodynamic. Organic.

 

THE SHOW

Natural wine has arguably been the major movement of the 21st Century wine world, and for some it has also become a ‘lifetsyle choice’, writes Elin McCoy, ahead of the Raw wine fair in London and after visiting the New York version of the show.

First off, the NY fair was squirrelled away in a warehouse district in hipster Brooklyn, rather than in glitzy Manhattan. The producers’ tables were lined up in a reclaimed industrial space with a cavernous, artist’s loft appeal: high ceilings, rough brick walls, giant windows, exposed beams and concrete floors. The unmistakable vibe of ‘We’re all rebel artisan producers here’ sent a warning and a promise: don’t expect polished or, heaven forbid, luxury bottles; this is the gritty, real stuff, made by real people from real grapes grown in real vineyards.

That image extended to the attendees – young (under 35) drinkers in worn jeans, fleece vests and scuffed designer boots – and to the food: grain bowls and pizza to wolf down at picnic tables in the gravel courtyard.

There’s been a lot of talk in the past year about whether natural wine (which as a category resists easy definition) has become mainstream or will be, but its casual image and ‘cool’ factor suggest many winemakers and aficionados may not actually want it to go there.

If natural wine makes people think harder about how the wines they drink were produced, that’s a good thing. Having what natural wine stand for – the real deal – become what’s expected in wine, would be too!

Natural wine has arguably been the major movement of the 21st century wine world. Elin McCoy March 2018. Decanter magazine (thank you)

 

Once again, Matt Cook of Barnyard Events in Victoria has given the natural crafts community a place and a date to gather and showcase their releases for an ever-expanding consumer. The main lobby of Save On Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria. As last year, we got there early and started doing interviews between the set up and doors opening. Once those doors open, the winemakers are going to be very busy. Constantly pouring and in conversation. Answering many,  many questions.

Uncontaminated Grapes/Old School Winemaking/Wild Fermentation/Nothing Added and Nothing Removed.

The natural wine community on Vancouver Island is a very popular leading edge in the local wine world. Thing is, this gathering of the community includes wines from Italy, Spain, Georgia (Europe), France, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Germany & Austria.  It’s a much bigger world these days

Let’s find out why.

 

Here’s part one of Barnyard Wine Fair 2025.  Our guests include:

 

Matt Cook – Organizer ( Victoria)

Rhys Pender    Owner/Winemaker/ Master of Wine/Little Farm Wines (Similkameen Valley)

Rhys Pender, Little Farm and TDM

Jordan Kubek – Co-owner and Winemaker Pamplemousse Jus (Summerland)

 

Brent Rowland – Winemaker, Averill Creek. (Cowichan Valley)

Brent Rowland

Anna Siradze – Siradze Selections for Georgian Wines  (Europe)

Anna Siradze

Georgian Wines

Matthew Vasilev – Co-owner/Cider maker, Twin Island   (Pender)

TDM and Matthew Vasilev

@barnyardevents

www.barnyardevents.ca

www.littlefarmwinery.ca

www.pamplemoussejus.ca

www.siradzeselections.com

www.averillcreek.ca

www.twinislandcider.com

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

BARNYARD Part two

Dirty Laundry

Mayhem

Meyer Family

Crafted in BC releases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EP 351 | Dan Mangan and new Album ‘Natural Light’

May 31, 2025 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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Dan Mangan released his 7th album, Natural Light, last Friday.
 
A year ago, Dan Mangan asked the players in his road band to join him at a cottage to demo the songs for Natural Light.
 
These players would likely not be in studio when he rerecorded the songs.
However, after recording the first song  – It Might Be Raining – they looked at each other, laughing. It was pure magic. The room worked, the band worked and the songs really worked
They did two songs the next day and  2 more the third day. Four songs the 4th day.
The demos in the cottage became the album Natural Light.
Our interview covers a lot of ground. Dan opened up about his highs and lows. At one point, he was not being able to find a label that believed in his music.
He made a decision not to let anyone mess with his dreams,  so he started his own label. Dan says, This is the very best music he’s ever made.
 
He brings tales of acceptance and rejection. Of finding a balance between his dreams and his family.
It Might Be Raining – was written for his children in preparation for the world he/we were leaving them. The songs bring Hope.
I believe Natural Light to be one of the albums of the year.

May 31st, 2025- The stories behind Crafted in BC wines from Clos du Soleil and Niche Wine.

May 31, 2025 Tasting Room Radio 0:51:38

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The stories behind 2024  Crafted in BC Wines from Clos du Soleil and Niche Wine.

THE SHOW 

Have you tasted any Crafted in BC Wines ?  Have you bought any Crafted in BC wines?

If the answer is no, I have a question – Why?  These are excellent wines , made by Canadian winemakers & wineries, from prime Washington grapes. They need your support,  BC wine fans.

BC wineries were hugely affected by two winter cold snaps. With vineyard losses up and down the Okanagan Valley.

To save their farms and family businesses, they were given the option to head for Washington & Oregon.

They worked with growers down south, so they had grapes to work with last year and wines to release this year!  Thank you, Washington wine growers.

 

The wines are outstanding. 

 

They’re also historic because this is the first and hopefully last time such a situation will happen again.

Every grower is adapting and learning from this crisis. Some are planting completely different varietals and some are replanting vineyards that died but placing them in different locations to avoid pockets of freezing cold.

 

It’s admirable response to the damage but what does it matter,  if you, the consumer, couldn’t care less.

So…my hope is that if we keep interviewing wine leaders over the course of this year, many of you will actually step up and throw down some cash and show huge support for Crafted in BC Wines.

Canadian Wine my friends. Buy Canada.

 

This weeks guests are:

 

Michael Clark – Winemaker, Co-Owner, GM.  Clos Du Soleil (Similkameen Valley)

Michael Clark

Highly respected wines and winery.  Very “hands on” growing and winemaking.

How would Michael and the team handle fruit that was not their own?  What varietals would they choose and why?

 

Here’s the Clos du Soleil list of Crafted in BC releases: 

 

From  Washington Series: (beautifully yummy)

2024 Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills $25.90

2024 Chardonnay  Yakima $25.90

2024 Rose    Yakima $25.90

 

From the Similkameen

2022  Syrah – Sublime! Co-fermented with Viognier in concrete tanks. “different from any other Syrah in the World, including the Okanagan”  Upper Bench Similkameen $39.90

2021 Signature Bordeaux Blend. Glorious! Merlot(34) Cab(32) Cab Franc(18) Malbec(9) Petit Verdot(7) $55.90

 

From the Lumiere Collection (Washington fruit. Crafted in BC))

New 9% Rose (Sangiovese)  $25.90

New 9% Sauvignon Blanc $25.90

All small lots and low alcohol.  You’re going to like it!!!

Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Washington Series

Also releasing  today –

Signature 2021. Their flagship red from a fantastic growing year. $55.90

 

The Tasting Room is now open Thursday through Monday. In June, they throw open the doors 7 days a week.

 

www.closdusoleil.ca

Second Guest –

Joanna Schlosser –  Co-Founder & CEO.  Niche Wine Co (West Kelowna)

Small Batch. Big Love

First, they fought and essentially lost a battle with the McDougal Creek Fire and then 2 Winter cold snaps badly damaged their vineyards. With the help of the wine community, friends and family, James and Joanna fought their way back to something resembling “almost normal.”  Commendable fighters.

You can find them and their vineyards in the hills of West Kelowna. Let me tell you why it’s well worth the trip.

 

2024 Crafted in BC Wines 

2024 Small Wonder Rosé

2024 Small Wonder Rose (Washington) Delish!

2024 Pinot Gris (Washington)

2022   Extra Mile Pinot Noir (16 months in barrel) best of the best of the best

2022 Extra Mile  Cabernet Franc – wow!

NV Counsellor Foch – Before he took the role of grape farmer,  Joanna’s partner James’ Dad Jerry was the Crown Prosecutor in Kelowna and the visionary who dreamed of planting these vines.  Truly,  years in the making.

 

On the nose, raisins, chocolate. With flavors of blackberry, ripe plum and nutty notes.

 

Joanna and I also talk about 

Their Farmhouse Series (Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay)

2024 Small Batch Bubbles

The hot diggity dog wiener truck weekly visit (every second Wednesday starting June 11)

El Taquero (every second Friday starting June 27)

The Hilltop Bar and Patio is open 7 days a week.

 

And best of all The Outside Inn is available – but don’t wait, All three cabins are busy.

Everyone has a dream of staying at a farm/winery in hotel style comfort and being surrounded by vineyards.

Soaker tubs, rain shower, fully stocked fridge and a turntable. 

Dream on!!

 

www.nichewinecompany.com

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

Natural Wine Festival – Victoria

Crafted in BC Wines – New Releases

Township 7

Kismet

Dirty Laundry

Mulligan Stew May 31st 2025- Special Guest Dan Mangan-New Album ‘ Natural Light’

May 30, 2025 Mulligan Stew

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A year ago, Dan Mangan asked the players in his road band to join him at a cottage to demo the songs for Natural Light.
 
These players would likely not be in studio when he rerecorded the songs.
However, after recording the first song  – It Might Be Raining – they looked at each other, laughing. It was pure magic. The room worked, the band worked, and the songs really worked
They did two songs the next day and  2 more the third day. Four songs the 4th day.
The demos in the cottage became the album Natural Light.
Our interview covers a lot of ground. Dan opened up about his highs and lows. At one point, not being able to find a label that believed in his music.
He made a decision not to let anyone mess with his dreams,  so he started his own label. Dan says, This is the very best music he’s ever made.
 
He brings tales of acceptance and rejection. Of finding a balance between his dreams and his family.
It Might Be Raining – was written for his children in preparation for the world he/we were leaving them. The songs bring Hope.
I believe Natural Light to be one of the albums of the year.
Dan guests on Saturday’s Stew – also you can find the complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast and Terry David Mulligan  YouTube Channel.

 

There is a drive-through guest in the first hour as well.
Colin Linden is playing his way through the Canadian West. June 1-2 in Calgary at The Ironwood and June 3 in Canmore at Artsplace.
He’s just finished touring with good friend T-Bone Burnett.  Also, he’s written three songs included in the new Taj Mahal/Keb Mo Album, Room on the Porch.
We’ll play one of those tracks after a quick 5-minute update.
Lots of new music as well as classics.
A Saturday night mix such as
Frazey Ford, Bon Iver, The Wood Brothers, Govt Mule and Toots, Marcus Trummer, Bruce Springsteen, Allison Russell and Brandi Carlile and William Prince in memory of Josie.
NEXT WEEK – Colin Bluntstone of The Zombies and director of their documentary Hung up on a Dream.
In two weeks Mike Farris – The Sound of Muscle Shoals.

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew – TDMulligan Guests: Colin Linden and Dan Mangan CKUA Radio
When you miss someone-For Josie William Prince Stand in the Joy
True love is hard to find Govt Mule & Toots Dub Side of The Mule
Down to Joy Van Morrison Remembering Now
Pray God Listens The Wood Brothers single
Guests today Colin Linden and Dan Mangan – Natural Light The Stew
Skinny Love Bon Iver For Emma – Forever Ago
Gotta Know Delbert McClinton and Glen Clark Blind, crippled and crazy
Take it too the limit Leif Vollebekk (Angie McMahon) single
Season of the witch Donovan Sunshine Superman
Guests today Dan Mangan and Colin LInden Mulligan Stew
someday baby Bob Dylan Modern Times
Colin Linden Interview TDMulligan Back in the Canadian West
Thicker than mud Taj Mahal and Keb Mo Room on the Porch
The times they are a changin’ Frazey Ford single
The Stew TDM CKUA
Out for blood The Bones of JR Jones single
Coming Up – Dan Mangan New album Natural Light CKUA
Blues’ll give you back your soul Taj Mahal and Keb Mo Room on the Porch
Holding out for you Marcus Trummer From the start
You’re not alone Allison Russell and Brandi Carlile Best of
Coyotes Banff Support for CKUA – over 25 years NEXT – Dan Mangan
Dan Mangan Interview TDMulligan The Stew
It might be raining Dan Mangan Natural Light
Dan Mangan Interview Terry Mulligan CKUA Radio
Diminishing Returns Dan Mangan Natural Light
Dan Mangan Interview complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast and TDM YouTube Channel
Cut the brakes Dan Mangan Natural Light
Dan Mangan Interview Complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast -and TDM YouTube Channel
Melody Dan Mangan Natural Light
TDMulligan The Stew Dan Mangan Interview
Proximity Dan Mangan Natural Light
Dan Mangan Interview MSPodcast and terrydavidmulligan YouTube Channel
For him Dan Mangan Natural Light
Thank you for Listening and donating TDM
Land of Hope and Dreams Bruce Springsteen and the Street Band New EP – Land of Hope and Dreams

EP 350 | Guest Joel Plaskett and new album ‘Songs From The Gang’

May 26, 2025 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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We met over coffee on the streets of Victoria to talk about Songs from The Gang – A Celebration of Joel Plaskett.  A #1 LP on the CKUA Top 30.
His music friends recorded covers of his songs and kept it a secret for a year.
Anyone who knows the music business will admit that is a minor miracle.
Joel’s Gang included Sloan, Alan Doyle, The Sheepdogs, Matt Andersen,  Jenn Grant, etc.
Joel’s stories just spilled out – one after the other.

True Dual Citizens: Winemakers Severine Pinte  & Grant Stanley

May 24, 2025 Tasting Room Radio 0:55:45

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True Dual Citizens: Winemakers Severine Pinte  & Grant Stanley

 

THE SHOW

 

 

Severine Pinte –  Chief Winemaker, viticulturist and managing partner

Le Vieux Pin and LaStella  (South Okanagan)

Severine and Ava

 

This weeks TRR is part of an on-going series highlighting stories of cold snaps, badly damaged vines/vineyards and renewal!

Both Le Vieux Pin/La Stella and Spearhead were badly hit by 2 Winter cold snaps that left their prized vineyards hanging by the slimmest of threads.

 

Le Vieux Pin on Black Sage Bench is known for capturing the essence of French Winemaking but doing so with the fruit and character of The New World. Elegance, balance and the pure intensity of fruit.

Executive Winemaker, viticulturist and managing partner Severine Pinte came to Le Vieux Pin and La Stella in 2010 with 14 harvests of international winemaking experience under her belt along with 8 years of vineyard management.

For her, the Okanagan, with its unique terroir and cool climate, has always been intriguing. She is the perfect winemaker to craft world-class Syrah, Viognier and other varietals  native to France,  in the South Okanagan.

Since Le Vieux Pin became certified sustainable in 2021, Severine has been also serving as the chair of Sustainable Wine Growing BC.

In the spring of 2023, Severine Pinte received the 140-year-old honour of being knighted to the “Order of Agricultural Merit” by the Consul General of France.

Severine is also the proud recipient of the Leadership Excellence Award presented to her by the Winegrowers BC on March 12th 2024.

 

Severine also leads the winemaking team at Italian influenced sister winery La Stella!

Like many other winemakers, Severine sourced her 2024 fruit from vineyards in Washington State for their “Crafted in BC” replacement wines.

Severine takes us through the journey from cold snaps, through renewal and into bottle. For many winemakers and growers these two years of damage and recovery are the story of a lifetime. The journey demanded much.  Smarts – Luck – Drive.  Severine has quite a story to tell.

 

 

We taste and talk about the Washington Edition series.

 

2024 Le Vieux Pin – Petit Blanc (chardonnay, viognier, sauvignon blanc, roussanne)

2024 Le Vieux Pin – Ava (53% roussanne, 46% viognier)  Horse Heaven Hills. “familiar yet different.”

2024 La Stella  LaStellina Rosato (Cab Franc/Merlot) Red Mountain and Horse Heaven Hills

2024  La Stella Leggiero Chardonnay. Red Mountain

 

 

www.levieuxpin.ca

 

www.lastella.ca

 

 

 

Grant Stanley – Winemaker and General Manager   Spearhead Winery

Best performing small winery in Canada – Best Winery in Canada –  2024 Wine Align Nationals.

 

Grant is a dual citizen of Canada and New Zealand.

Grant’s grown in Washington and Oregon, crafted in BC 2024 Spearhead wines are called Dual Citizen

When we last talked in February, the conversation was about winning both top awards at The Nationals and the loss of their prime vineyards that won those awards.

Grant brings the roller coaster stories of how, when and why Spearhead managed to find a way to celebrate the winning of top awards and surviving a historic loss. Back to back.

2024 Pinot Gris

2024 Spearhead Dual Citizen Reisling (Carousel Vineyard – Yakima)

2024 Spearhead Dual Citizen Sauvignon Blanc  (Den Hoed Vineyard – Yakima)

2024 Spearhead Dual Citizen  Pinot Gris (Rosa Hills – Yakima)

2024 Spearhead Dual Citizen White Pinot Noir (DeVries Vineyard – Yakima)

2024 Spearhead Dual Citizen Pinot Noir Rose (DeVries Vineyard – Yakima)

 

Grant also has news of new plantings heading into the future.

Congratulations to all at Spearhead.

 

www.spearheadwinery.com

 

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

 

More Crafted in BC releases

Dirty Laundry

Niche

Barnyard natural wine festival – Victoria

Clos du Soleil

Kismet

 

 

 

 

Mulligan Stew May 24th 2025-The Stew May 24 Celebrating Bob Dylan’s 84th Birthday and our guest is Joel Plaskett

May 23, 2025 Mulligan Stew

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Celebrating Bob Dylan’s 84th Birthday and our guest 
Let’s kick off Summer. #whaddayasay?
It’s our 2025 Bob Fest. 
I think many of us  take Bob Dylan for granted. No matter what generation, he’s been a part of our lives.
Remarkably, he’s not slowing down. For example, Sunday night Bob is  headlining with Willie Nelson at The Gorge. In a vineyard overlooking The Colorado River. The stage is in Washington. The other side of The Gorge is Oregon.
It’s the 2025 edition of Farm Aid. This time, the farmers grow grapes.
He gets around, does Bob.
We’ll play some of his greatest songs. Some by Bob and some by artists influenced by Bob.
Name your favourite artist or song. Somewhere along the way, Bob Dylan influenced the song or the songwriter.
So…do not take the man for granted.  We are the very lucky humans who lived as he made his music.
The guest on Saturday’s Stew is Joel Plaskett. 
We met over coffee on the streets of Victoria to talk about Songs from The Gang – A Celebration of Joel Plaskett.  A #1 LP on the CKUA Top 30.
His music friends recorded covers of his songs and kept it a secret for a year.
Anyone who knows the music business will admit that is a minor miracle.
Joel’s Gang included Sloan, Alan Doyle, The Sheepdogs, Matt Andersen,  Jenn Grant, etc.
Joel’s stories just spilled out – one after the other.
The complete interview can be heard on the Mulligan Stew Podcast and the video version on the tdm YouTube Channel.
 
NEXT WEEK – The guest is Dan Mangan. New album Natural Light. One of the albums of the Year.
In two weeks, Colin Bluntstone of The Zombies 

 

 

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew Joel Plaskett Guests-Bob Dylan Birthday The Stew
Everybody must get stoned (live) Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Bob Dylan – 30th Anniversary Concert
Leopard – skin PB Hat Bob Dylan Blonde on Blonde
All along the Watchtower (live) Dave Mathews Band Chimes of Freedom
Someday Baby Bob Dylan Modern Times
I shall be released (live) Chrissie Hynde Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert
Todays Guest – Joel Plaskett Also celebrating Bob Dylan’s 84 Birthday Mulligan Stew
Devyn Gale The Southern Residents Folk Signals
It takes a lot to laugh – train to cry Taj Mahal All Blues’d Up
Deane House & River Cafe Coming Up – Lucinda Williams and Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan
Not done yet Lucinda Williams Bob’s Back Pages
The Promised Land (live) Bruce Springsteen Springsteen on Broadway
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (live) Bob Dylan MTV Unplugged
TDMulligan – The Stew Coming Up – New Dan Mangan and Little Feat and Bob’s Birthday
Diminishing Returns Dan Mangan Natural Light
Hour Two of The Stew Special Guest Joel Plaskett Songs from the Gang
I shall be released (live) The Band and Bob Dylan The Last Waltz (deluxe)
A little Help (live) Ringo Starr etc Live at The Ryman
Strike up the Band Little Feat Strike up the Band
Coming Up – Joel Plaskett Interview Talking – Songs from The Gang A Celebration of Joel Plaskett
A message from Jane Suede and ‘Lene Single
She’s not there The Zombies Best of
Coyotes Banff – Best Breakfast in town Check out the reconfigured Patio CKUA Radio
Joel Plaskett Interview with Terry Mulligan The Stew
You’re mine Frank Turner Songs from The Gang
Joel Plaskett Interview Songs from The Gang album Mulligan Stew
Nowhere with you Allan Syliboy and The Thundermakers Songs from The Gang
Joel Plaskett Mulligan Stew Interview with tdm
Lying on a beach Jenn Grant Songs from The Gang
Complete Interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast TDM
Please Don’t Return Bahamas Songs from The Gang
Check out complete Interview Mulligan Stew Podcast Thank You
I don’t believe you (live) The Band with Bob Dylan The Last Waltz (deluxe edition)
Forever young (live) The Band and Bob Dylan The Last Waltz (deluxe edition)