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EP 149 | Dominique Fils-Aime. Three Little Words

March 27, 2021 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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Dominique Fils-Aime – Three Little Words

(Here’s my 3 words – Amazing. Stunning. Sensational)

Dominique has released the third of her trilogy of albums.

First was  Nameless in 2018. Then came the Juno winning Stay Tuned in 2019 and now Three Little Words on 2021.

Destined for a career that will cover the Music World.  What a talent.

I loved this conversation and really loved the fact that we can share 6 tracks from the album courtesy of the artist and her team.

Enjoy!!

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Mulligan Stew March 27th 2021-The New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers release their Volume 2 album.

March 27, 2021 Mulligan Stew

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Alvin Youngblood Hart/Charlie Musselwhite/the late Jim Dickinson, his sons Cody and Luther from N Miss. All-Stars and guest Jimbo Mathus.

Together they are/were New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers.

Years ago they found themselves on a tour bus except someone had booked an airport shuttle vehicle so there was no lying down to nap…

So Charlie made out a list of old blues songs for Luther to discover and that’s how this whole project began…(or so I’m told)

They decided to book a studio and for two days they sat around in a song circle and yelled out song titles to each other and everyone played them into the mics.

Out of that session came enough songs for two albums but the project was shelved while the business of music took over their lives.

UNTIL Holger Peterson heard about the tapes and decided they would make great records. (or so I’m told)

It was in part a tribute to the legendary career of Jim Dickinson who had passed away.

(Jimbo Mathus)

During this conversation with Jimbo Mathus (X-Squirrel Nut Zippers), he tells a great tale of what’s happened to the blues and blues players in and around Clarksdale, Memphis and the deep south.

FYI – the playlist includes

A live 9-minute track called Dog on the Run by the then brand new Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.  Recorded 1977 in Boston

Only 500 “official Bootleg” lp’s were pressed.  For media/radio only. I got the guys to sign it later that year.

(They have released several version of Dogs on the Run but they vary from album to album. This version kicks the doors down)

Live ‘Leg – Signed by the band!

 

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PLAYLIST:

The STEW March 27 2021 www.mulliganstew.ca
Rag Mama Rag (live) Levon Helm and friends Rumble at the Ryman
Been down so long (live) Sting. Jeff Beck Live! For Life
Something you got Jerry Douglas and Eric Clapton Traveller
Mulligan Stew Special Guest – New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers
Mavis www.mulliganstew.ca WE ARE
Freedom Jon Batiste WE ARE
Poetry Man Pheobe Snow Best of
Gone at Last Paul Simon Still crazy
www.coyotesbanff.com Coming UP – Mark. BARK. The Nevilles
So far away (live) Mark Knopfler and EmmytLou Harris Real Live RoadRunning
Water or Gasoline Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Chains of Love
Power Daniel Lanois Heavy Sun
Brother John. Iko Iko The Neville Bros Fiyo on the Bayou
You left me Dominique Fils-Aime Three Little Words
Honky Tonk Part 2 Bill Doggett Leaps and Bounds
www.mulliganstew.ca coming UP – RARE Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Dog on the Run (live) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Official Live Bootleg
www.winebc.com NEXT – New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers Interview www.mulliganstew.ca
Jimbo Mathus Interview New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers
Blues for Yesterday New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers Vol 2
Jimbo Mathus Interview www.mulliganstew.ca
Searchlight New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers Vol 2
Jimbo Mathus Interview New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers
Blackwater New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers Vol 2
Jimbo Mathus Interview www.mulliganstew.ca
She’s about a Mover New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers Vol 2
TDMulligan www.mulliganstew.ca
Weasel and the white boys cool (live) Rickie Lee Jones Live at Red Rocks
Peg (live) Steely Dan Alive in America

March 27th, 2021 Bubbles & Pinot Noir from Niche (Narrative from Christine Coletta & Wine Diva Bubble List)

March 27, 2021 Tasting Room Radio 00:55:45

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Small Batch Bubbles and Pinot Noir from NICHE.

(Narrative from Christine Coletta/Bubble List  from Wine Diva)

THE SHOW

 

“wine is an expression of the things you can’t control”   Joanna Schlosser Niche Wine Co.

Niche Wine Co (West Kelowna) – Joanna Schlosser (co-partner)

Niche Wine Co

 

Joanna and James Schlosser could be the poster couple for “small batch” winemaking.

Their family-owned and operated winery, high in the hills of West Kelowna, produces complex, aromatic wines that showcase the nuances of the North Okanagan. This combination of high-altitude, homegrown wines paired with a limited, high-quality/hands-on production make their wines both sought after and hard to get your hands on.

They are, however,  well worth the chase.

 

The Small Batch Bubble is just so good. Tight complex bubbles. Just off-dry. Perfect for food pairing. Easter dinner. Crêpes.  They suggest anything buttered or honeyed. Or with nothing but conversation.

Here’s the bottom line – 175 cases. $26.00 and right now you can find it at select wine shops and Save – On. (Joanna will explain)

Segment two covers the two new Pinot Noirs now available.

2019 Farmhouse Pinot Noir.  Clones 667/115.  Vineyards planted 23 years ago. $28.00   125 cases.

All of their  Pinot is produced exclusively with grapes grown by the family-owned and operated Hugh & Mary Vineyard. The hot summer days and cool nights make this vineyard prime Pinot growing country, The vines range from 12 to 23 years of age and are a mix of clone 667 and 115. Fruit forward. Really bright. Pepper, raspberry notes on the nose. Spice and Cherry in the mouth. Harvested by hand. Basket pressed.

Niche Vines

2018 Extra Mile Pinot Noir. Clone 115. Vines 23 yrs old. 57 cases. $45.00

Beautiful soft texture in the mouth. Minimum intervention. Violet and truffle on the nose. Dark cherry in the mouth.

25% new oak for 16 months.

Complex and balanced. A special wine.

Joanna will also take us through their Small Batch Boxes.  Partnering with local businesses.

It’s a great idea.

 

Christine Coletta –  Co-Founder of Okanagan Crush Pad  and Narrative Wine (Summerland)

Christine Coletta

Christine Coletta

Everyone in B.C.’s wine industry knows Christine Coletta.

Innovator, community champion, visionary, land steward— She is a force.

Christine, or CC as she is known by many, has earned awards and accolades throughout her illustrious career. She was named  One of Wine’s Most Inspiring People for 2020 by Wine Industry Advisor.

Christine is one of the founding members of the BC Wine Institute and the BC VQA program, and she has helped to mentor a number of professionals in the food and wine industries over the last 30 years.

Through her crush work at Okanagan Crush Pad, she has also been involved in the start of a number of new wineries in BC.

Her guidance, support, and mentorship have landed her the nickname, “Godmother of BC Wine.”

 

Okanagan Crush Pad is the home for

Haywire Wines

Free Form

Bizou and Yukon

And  

Narrative

Today CC brings the new releases from Narrative.

2019 Viognier/Syrah except its 80% Viognier and 20% Syrah

(spice, pepper, raspberries, and strawberries. Lots of rich  texture)

 

Viognier I was very impressed by this release a while back and had to ask CC about it.

Slow fermented in concrete.  Yummy!

 

2018 Syrah Viognier.  It’s quite a process to get this wine just right.  Syrah co-fermented with Viognier in clay amphora. On skins for 90 days. Some of the Syrah is in concrete which brings out the spice and texture. It’s crazy good.

 

2016 Syrah (organic)  Grown in the South Okanagan  Spends lots of time in concrete. It’s soft in the mouth with notes of white pepper.

There’s a surprising lift in the mouth mid-palette. Not the usual dark chocolate.

THIS is a Syrah you want to find and it’s one of Narrative’s Winter Reds. Best of all it’s been in the bottle for 2 extra years.

 

Check out the outstanding Okanagan Crush Pad website.

https://okanagancrushpad.com/

 Daenna Van Mulligen – The Wine Diva and The Bubble Queen.

Daenna van Mulligen

Thinking ahead to the Easter long weekend I was checking out wine pairing with traditional Easter meals. What kept coming up were references to Rose, Riesling, and a lot of talk about bubble.

Daenna van Mulligen specializes in bubble.

Here are three recommendations she’s tasted and made copious notes on.,

 

Blue Mountain Rose Brut $40 (winery/private)

Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut $90 BCLS

Segura Viudas Cava $16.99 ($14.99 special until March 6) BCLS

 

www.winediva.ca

www.winescores.ca

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

 

Bartier Brothers – Spring Releases.

Valleys of Wine – Luke Whittall (author)

Mulligan Stew March 20th 2021- Featuring Dominque Fils-Aime

March 19, 2021 Mulligan Stew

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When was the last time we heard of an artist – just beginning a career – publicly announce that she was releasing a  trilogy of albums. Each with its own character.

That’s exactly what Montreal-born Dominque Fils-Aime did.

Nameless (2018) – Inspired by Blues

Stay Tuned (2019) – Inspired by Jazz. Won Juno for Best Jazz Vocal

Three Little Words (2021) – Inspired by soul. R&B, Gospel

(all three released in February during Black History Month)

Best of all Dominique is a singular voice. Like a breath of fresh air.

First comes a groove. Sometimes played by bass and drums and sometimes laid down by tightly harmonized voices like a horn section.

Overtop are layers of emotion, melody, lyrics, and pure feeling.

I am just so impressed with her talent and vision.

Catch her up close while you can. We’ll be sharing her with The World soon.

 

(ps..we have a Jon Batiste Vinyl version of his WE ARE Album to give away)

Latest album Three Little Words.

https://domiofficial.com/en/

PLAYLIST:

The Stew – with TDMulligan Our Guest Dominique Fils-Aime March 20 2021
Suite Judy Blue Eyes Crosby, Stills & Nash CSN
Blues for yesterday New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers Vol 2
Delta Lady (live) Joe Cocker & Mad Dogs Mad Dogs and Englishmen (Deluxe)
Glenfern Kathleen Edwards Total Freedom
www.mulliganstew.ca Coming UP – The Wood Brothers
A dreams a dream The Wood Brothers Kingdom of the Mind
Honey Jar The Wood Brothers The Muse
Midnight Rider The Wood Brothers Up above my head
www.deanehouse.com www.river-café.com
Bang a Gong U2/Elton John Bang a Gong -Tribute to Marc Bolan-T Rex
How Lucky Kurt Vile & John Prine Speed. Sound Lonely KV – EP
Calling me home Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi Water Bound
Jon Batiste Vinyl Contest [email protected] Put Jon Batiste in Subject
we are Jon Batiste We Are
TDMulligan – The Stew Year 26 coming UP Dominque Fils-Aime
Hey Hey What can I do Led Zeppelin Coda (Deluxe)
September Fields Frazey Ford September Fields
Thing called Love John Hiatt Bring the Family
The Pretender Jackson Browne The Pretender
Willin’ (live) Linda Ronstadt Live in Hollywood
www.mulliganstew.ca Next – Dominique Fils-Aime Three Little Words
Interview with Dominique Fils-Aime with TDMulligan
Mind made up Dominique Fils-Aime Three Little Words
Interview with Dominique Fils-Aime with TDMulligan
Grow Mama grow Dominique Fils-Aime Three Little Words
Interview with Dominique Fils-Aime www.mulliganstew.ca
Love take over Dominique Fils-Aime Three Little Words
Interview with Dominique Fils-Aime with TDMulligan
Stand by me Dominique Fils-Aime Three Little Words
www.nobleridge.com Podcast is Van Gogh Immersion
Here comes the Sun The Beatles Abbey Road
April she will come (live) Simon and Garfunkle Live at Central Park – NYC
A beautiful morning The Rascals Greatest Hits
Mulligan Stew Podcast-The story of Van Gogh Immersive Event Subscribe Spotify. Google Play. Apple Podcasts Thank You
Shake it Break it New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers Vol 1

 

March 20th, 2021 THE FIFTH AND FINAL JUDGMENT OF BC-

March 19, 2021 Tasting Room Radio 00:54:31

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THE FIFTH AND FINAL JUDGMENT OF B.C.

THE SHOW

 The Wines of British Columbia were put to the ultimate test at the final Judgment of BC on Tuesday, October 29, where special guest and wine expert Steven Spurrier joined 32 top wine professionals from around the world and across the country to take part in a full-day, blind tasting of 24 of BC’s celebrated grape varieties; Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah against 16 international benchmarks.

 

I was honoured to be one of 32 wine judges in the room on the day.

Trust me, it was/is a humbling experience tasting wines “blind” and have a sheet in front of you that asks you to decide whether the wine is from BC or The World.

Terry and Manual Zuppiger (Arrowleaf)

Your nose, your mouth,  your mind play tricks on you.

For each varietal there were 6 from BC and 4 benchmarks from around the world.

We started with Pinot Noir, then Chardonnay.

The afternoon was spent tasting and spitting Riesling and Syrah.

Paperwork was furiously filled out and collected.  DJ Kearney, the moderator and people wrangler asked for comments about what we had just experienced. Everyone seemed to have a comment, especially those from outside BC.

DJ Kearney

So many faces and memories in the room.  Most of them friends who had watched the BC wine industry grow and  work hard to be better.

Hosted by the BC Wine Institute, and curated by wine expert DJ Kearney, the final Judgment of BC took place in Penticton. Inspired by the legendary Judgment of Paris in 1976, the inaugural Judgment of BC was hosted in 2015 by the BC Wine Institute in honour of Steven Spurrier’s visit to British Columbia.

Steven Spurrier

 

Five years later, the BC wine industry was thrilled to welcome Steven Spurrier back to BC wine country to taste and evaluate world-class wines from the region.

“What I think is really exciting about BC wines is we’re tasting more and more like ourselves, our individual regions and individual sites. Our best examples are fresh on the palate, pure of fruit and really speak to our beautiful, cool, but hot climate.” Judge Barb Phillip, MW.

Tasting Room Radio would like to congratulate all BC wines who made the Judgment list and  the following BC wineries who took home top prizes in their categories.

Arrowleaf Cellars ranked first among the Pinot Noir flight.

Meyer Family Vineyards came in first for the flight of Chardonnay, with 50th Parallel Estate Winery in close second.

For the Riesling flight, CedarCreek Winery came in second with St. Hubertus and Oak Bay Estate Winery coming in third.

The final flight of Syrah saw BC wines take all three top spots with Tightrope Winery coming in first, Le Vieux Pin Winery in second and Stag’s Hollow Winery and Vineyard in third.

(Complete results at the bottom of page)

Guests on this edition of Tasting Room Radio  include:

  • Gurvinder Bhatia – Edmonton Journal/Quench Magazine
  • Daenna van Mulligen – The Wine Diva
  • DJ Kearney – New District
  • Dr. Jamie Goode – Wine Journalist/Wineanorak.com
  • Laura Kittmer – Wines of BC
  • Steven Spurrier – Decanter
  • Mark Filatow – Waterfront Bistro
  • Kurtis Kolt  – Georgia Straight
  • Rhys Pender – Master of Wine
  • Anthony Gismondi – Vancouver Sun/Best of Food and Wine
  • Sebastien Le Goff – Cactus Club Canada
  • Manual Zuppiger = Arrowleaf Vineyards
  • Larry Gerelus – Stag’s Hollow
  • JAK Meyer – Meyer Family Vineyards
  • Lyndsay O’Rourke –  Tightrope

www.winebc.com

PINOT NOIR RESULTS:

  1. Arrowleaf Cellars Archive Pinot Noir 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. La Crema Pinot Noir Monterey 2016 California
  1. Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Estate Dundee Hills 2015 Oregon
  1. Sperling Vineyards Pinot Noir 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Meyer Family Vineyards McLean Creek Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Louis Jadot Beaune Grèves Premier Cru 2015 Burgundy
  1. Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir Adelaide Hills 2016 South Australia
  1. Tightrope Winery Pinot Noir 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Quails’ Gate Winery Richard’s Block Pinot Noir 2017 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. CedarCreek Estate Winery Platinum Block 2 Pinot Noir 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley

RIESLING RESULTS:

  1. Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Wiltinger Alte Reben 2014 Mosel, Germany
  1. CedarCreek Estate Winery Platinum Block 3 Riesling 2018 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  2. St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Vineyards Family Reserve Riesling 2014 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Tightrope Winery Riesling 2017 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Culmina Family Estate Winery Riesling Decora 2014 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Upper Bench Estate Winery Riesling 2017 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Riesling 2015 Columbia Valley Washington State
  1. Rieslingfreak No. 3 Reverence of Riesling 2018 Clare Valley, South Australia
  1. Martin’s Lane Winery Fritzi’s Vineyard Riesling 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Nigl Dornleiten Riesling Kremstal 2015 Austria

CHARDONNAY RESULTS:

  1. Meyer Family Vineyards Chardonnay Tribute Series Donovan Tildesley Old Main Road Vineyard 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. 50th Parallel Estate Winery Chardonnay 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Craggy Range Chardonnay Kidnapper’s Vineyard 2017 Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
  1. Nk’Mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay 2017 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Chartron et Trébuchet Pouilly Fuissé 2017 Macon, Burgundy
  1. Laroche Chablis Premier Cru La Chantrerie 2016 Burgundy, France
  1. Tantalus Vineyards Chardonnay 2015 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Monte Creek Ranch Winery Chardonnay Reserve 2016 BC VQA British Columbia
  1. Culmina Family Estate Winery Chardonnay Dilemma 2014 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  2. Bethel Heights Vineyard Chardonnay Estate Eola-Amity Hills 2015 Oregon

SYRAH RESULTS:

  1. Tightrope Winery Syrah 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Le Vieux Pin Winery Cuvée Violette Syrah 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Stag’s Hollow Winery & Vineyard Syrah Amalia Vineyard 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Saint Cosme Crozes-Hermitage 2016 Northern Rhône, France
  1. Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz Barossa Valley 2017 South Australia
  1. Time Winery Syrah 2014 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Painted Rock Estate Winery Syrah 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. Domaine Jamet Syrah Collines Rhodaniennes 2015 Northern Rhône, France
  1. C.C. Jentsch Cellars Syrah 2016 BC VQA Okanagan Valley
  1. K Vintners MCK Syrah 2015 Washington State, USA

… and the winners below!

JUDGMENT OF BC JUDGES:

  • Gurvinder Bhatia
  • Jenna Briscoe
  • Sid Cross
  • Dr. Janet Dorozynski
  • Mark Filatow
  • Zach Geballe
  • Anthony Gismondi
  • Dr. Jamie Goode
  • Christina Hartigan
  • Lingzi He
  • John Isacs
  • Kelcie Jones
  • Kurtis Kolt
  • Sebastien Le Goff
  • Bryant Mao
  • David McIntyre
  • Sharon McLean
  • Michaela Morris
  • Terry David Mulligan
  • Tim Pawsey
  • Rhys Pender, MW
  • Barbara Philip, MW
  • Iain Philip
  • Rod Phillips
  • Treve Ring
  • Brad Royale
  • John Schreiner
  • Dawn Smith
  • Steven Spurrier
  • Shane Taylor
  • Daenna Van Mulligen
  • Matt Wentzell
  • Jason Yamasaki

    STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

  • Canadian Whisky Awards
  • New pours from  Crown and Thieves
  • Spring Releases

 

EP 148 | Annabelle Mauger-Imagine Van Gogh

March 18, 2021 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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Our guest this week is Annebelle Mauger. Manager of Imagine Van Gogh. The immersive ground-breaking installation that’s gaining profile all over the World.

It opens at Vancouver’s Convention and Exhibition Centre March 19 – June 11 and in Edmonton Expo Centre March 27 – May 2

Update:

*Vancouver Van Gogh will now be open until the end of August.

*EDMONTON VAN GOGH POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 15TH 2021

 

https://vancouver.imagine-vangogh.com/information/

https://edmonton.imagine-vangogh.com/information/

 

In 2000, Annabell Mauger discovered Cathédrale d’images in Baux-de-Provence thanks to her partner, Timothée Polad. Founded by his grandparents Albert and Anne Plécy, this historic site was home to the first audiovisual creation in “Image Totale”. As it gained recognition worldwide, Cathédrale d’images presented new immersive exhibitions every year.

Imagine Van Gogh, designed by Annabelle Mauger and Julien Baron (longtime collaborators on projects at Cathédrale d’images), is a direct continuation of Albert Plécy’s concept of the “Image Totale”.

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From the very first outline of Imagine Van Gogh right up to its full realization, complete respect for the painted work is present in all of Annabelle Mauger and Julien Baron’s work. Though time passes and technology evolves, these advancements ensure above all else the preservation of still works of art.

Imagine Van Gogh highlights the works of Vincent Van Gogh from his Arles period (1888-1889) to the end of his life in 1890. These were exceptional years for the master, showcasing his talent, as well as his torments, in iconic works such as Sunflowers, Irises, Wheatfield with Crows, The Starry Night, in addition to his Japanese influences with the magnificent Almond Blossoms or his later The Church at Auvers. It also incorporates the many portraits painted during this period, including his Self-Portraits, Portrait of Dr. Gachet, La Mousmé, Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin, and L’Arlésienne: Madame Ginoux. Altogether, an incredible number of Van Gogh’s masterpieces will be revealed to visitors from a completely new perspective.

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Vincent writing to his brother Theo as he painted …

The Arles Period

Selected works: The Yellow House, Café Terrace at Night, Harvest at La Crau with Montmajour in the Background, L’Arlésienne : Madame Ginoux, Sunflowers, Starry Night over the Rhône (1888).

When the mistral’s blowing, though, it’s the very opposite of a pleasant land here, because the mistral’s really aggravating. But what a compensation, what a compensation, when there’s a day with no wind. What intensity of colors, what pure air, what serene vibrancy.

The Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Period

Selected works: The Garden of St. Paul Hospital, The Red Vineyard, The Road Menders, Les Alyscamps, Fishing Boats on the Beach at Saintes-Maries (1889).

For many days I’ve been absolutely distraught, as in Arles, just as much if not worse, and it’s to be presumed that these crises will recur in the future, it is abominable.»

The Auvers-sur-Oise Period

Selected works: The Town Hall at Auvers, Portrait of Doctor Gachet, The House of Pere Pilon, Daubigny’s Garden. The Church at Auvers, Landscape of Auvers in the Rain, Wheatfield with Crows (May 20 to July 29, 1890).

Auvers is really beautiful – among other things many old thatched roofs, which are becoming rare. I’d hope, then, that in doing a few canvases of that really seriously, there would be a chance of recouping some of the costs of my stay – for really, it’s gravely beautiful, it’s the heart of the countryside, distinctive and picturesque.

They’re immense stretches of wheatfields under turbulent skies, and I made a point of trying to express sadness, extreme loneliness. You’ll see this soon, I hope – for I hope to bring them to you in Paris as soon as possible since I’d almost believe that these canvases will tell you what I can’t say in words, what I consider healthy and fortifying about the countryside.

Vincent Van Gogh

Exhibition: https://vancouver.imagine-vangogh.com/lexposition/

Annabelle Mauger Bio: https://vancouver.imagine-vangogh.com/biographie-dannabelle-mauger/

Vincent Van Gogh Bio: https://vancouver.imagine-vangogh.com/biographie-de-vincent-van-gogh/

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EP 147 | Ziggy Alberts Interview

March 12, 2021 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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1.6 MILLION + MONTHLY LISTENERS ON SPOTIFY!

OVER 406 MILLION ALL-TIME STREAMS ON SPOTIFY!

SOLD OUT CANADIAN DATES ON 2019 TOUR!

 

“For fans who’ve been following Ziggy’s career from day dot, his increasing popularity wouldn’t come as a shock. To everyone else, the Ziggy story is probably still something of a surprise. He’s a self-made success, and it’s a grassroots swell plenty of people are getting behind” – Triple J

Ziggy Alberts  wasn’t just messing around with his first 7 albums.

He was going to Ziggy School.

Getting ready for the day when he would write and record and release THE album. Searching for Freedom is it.

You may not know who Ziggy is but you will. It might be next or next month or right now but his day is coming.

Enjoy…seek out the tunes.

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MulliganStew March 13th 2021- Guest Ziggy Alberts

March 12, 2021 Mulligan Stew

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THE STEW

Hello All:

Here’s the deal.

This weeks Stew is a mix of many MANY themes and passions.

The guest is Ziggy Alberts from Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia.

His 8th album Searching for Freedom comes out next Friday.

The Zig is like an OZ version of Brian Wilson.  Bags of songs. Driven by surfing and constantly seeking new directions.

The complete interview can be experienced on the Mulligan  Stew Podcast (Spotify. Apple podcasts. Google play)

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We gots some classic tracks from:

Rory Gallagher

Rod Stewart

Kdlang

Van Morrison

Neil Young

The Band

Linda Ronstadt

Elvis Costello

Dylan

Steely Dan

Nazareth

Stones

Tom Petty Live

New music from

KALEO

Ariel Posen

Kingfish Ingram

The Devil makes three

All them Witches

Dominque fils-Aime

Whos IN??

PLAYLIST:

The Stew March 13 2021 TDMulligan
TDMulligan www.mulliganstew.ca
leaving town blues rory gallagher blues
every picture tells astory rod stewart every picture tells a story
b roken bones KALEO A/B
www.mulliganstew.ca Tonights Guest – Ziggy Alberts
After the Goldrush kd lang hymns for the 49th parrallel
heart by heart ariel posen headway
rock and roll kingfish ingram single 2020
www.winebc.com Coming UP – songs for sean
old #7 the devil makes three the devil makes three
The marriage of coyote woman All them witches lightning at the door
could it be dominique fils-aime three little words
sulpher to sugarcane elvis costello. secret. profane and sugarcane
www.mulliganstew.ca TDMulligan Year 26
a town called paradise van morrison no guru. No method., no teacher
THIS is Mulligan Stew CKUA Radio Terry David Mulligan
Melinda (live) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Soundstage
Hey Hey Out of the blue Neil Young and crazy horse Remaster of Rust never Sleeps
Rock and roll shoes (live) The Band rock of ages
tumbling dice Linda Ronstadt Greatest hits (new master)
www.coyotesbanff.com Hey..it’s the Stew Year 26
things have changed bob dylan the essential BD
my old school steely dan countdown to ecstacy
love hurts (acoustic) Nazareth Big Dogs
hide your love Rolling Stones Goatshead Soup
TDMulligan – Host of Mulligan Stew Ziggy Alberts is featiured on the Mulligan Stew Podcast
Ziggy Alberts Interview Podcast complete interview at Mulligan Stew Podcast
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March 13th, 2021-Remembering Steven Spurrier and honouring Aimee Parkes.

March 12, 2021 Tasting Room Radio 01:01:17

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Remembering Steven Spurrier and honouring Aimee Parkes.

 

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The news came early this week and the news traveled fast.

The great Steven Spurrier had died.

Steven Spurrier & TDM

“The wine world lost one of its great adventurers last night.”

“It seems extraordinary that the wine world is going to have to survive without someone who has been characterized for his 79 years by the phrase ‘youthful enthusiasm’.

It is likely, however, that Steven will henceforth be recognized as an even greater influence on wine than during his colorful life. For someone who achieved so much, he acted with such extreme modesty and politesse that there was always a danger of his not being accorded his due.

Even though his famous Paris tasting in 1976 was truly ground-breaking, signaling infinite possibilities for wines other than the French classics, and he was valued throughout the world as an educator, taster, and writer, he wore his achievements exceptionally lightly – always more fired up by the next project than by those of the past.

Indeed, when I asked him during our last conversation last Saturday night what he would most like to be remembered for, he rather downplayed the Judgment of Paris in favor of his most recent achievements, the Académie du Vin Library publishing imprint and the relaunched Académie du Vin wine school in Canada.”

 

Jancis Robinson (Thank you)

Complete article https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/steven-spurrier-1941-2021

Our friend Elizabeth Gabay MW said, ‘Can’t believe the news of the eternally young Steven Spurrier’s death. I met him in 1987 when he encouraged me to go into wine and has been so supportive throughout the years.’

 

I reached out to two Canadian wine educators who knew and worked with Steven over the years.

Both stepped forward to do interviews for this show.

 

DJ Kearney – Director of Wine Terminal City Club, Educator. Adjudicator. Organized The Judgement of BC tastings.

@djwines

DJ Kearney & Steven Spurrier

 

Rhys Pender – Master of Wine. Wine Plus. WSET Wine School. Co-Owner of Little Farm Wines.

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(Tony Aspler. Barbara Phillip. Steven Spurrier. Janet Dorozynski. Rhys Pender)

I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Steven Spurrier twice.

Once at the Argentine Wine Awards in Mendoza in 2016 (with DJ Kearney)

And again in the Okanagan for the final Judgement  of BC (with both Rhys and DJ)

 

I’ve combined both Steven Spurrier interviews into one segment for this week’s show.

 

 

Jason Parkes – Winemaker. Team Leader of Crown &Thieves/The Hatch etc

 

The final segment of this week’s show honors the life of Aimee Parkes. Cousin of Jason Parkes from The Hatch.

Aimee Parkes

We’ve attached Jason’s post that set this interview in motion.;

I was hesitant to ask him to re-live this tragedy but he found a way to tell the story for us.

Even though it’s been four years, Jason has continued to remember Aimee and others like her, who are threatened or died because of domestic violence. Aimee loved Rose and he’s donating a $1 from every bottle of Pinky Blinders Rose to the @kelownawomensshelter for the month of March.

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The show ends with Jason’s band Properman and the single that he wrote for Aimee, Ink Runs Dry

 

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@blackswiftvineyards

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

Canada Whisky Awards

Spring Releases

 

 

 

 

 

March 6th, 2021- Sandra Oldfield with 3 Women of Wine/Evan Saunders presents two new Blasted Church Reds.

March 5, 2021 Tasting Room Radio 00:56:55

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Sandra Oldfield with 3 Women of Wine/Evan Saunders presents two new Blasted Church Reds.

 

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Sandra Oldfield

 

Sandra Oldfield is a welcome force. 

Sandra is the co-founder of Elysian Projects. (with her husband and pal Kenn)

I love exchanging info and ideas with her but mostly I ask questions and get OUT of the way.

Several months ago Sandra suggested we spotlight BC’s Women of Wine.

This weeks she returns with stories and features on

Women leading the growing  Wine Club movement and her three favourite Wine Clubs (and why they work for her)

 

Terry Meyer Stone – Mayhem Wines, Meyer Family Wines & The Garagiste Movement.

Terry Meyer Stone

 

Severine Pinte – Winemaker at Le Vieux Pin

Severine Pinte

 

Leslie D’Andrea – Co-founder/Wine Community Leader at Noble Ridge

 

Leslie and Jim D’Andrea

 

At the very end of this two part feature we touch on the  recent loss of her Father and the post that followed.

(Her Post can be found at)

www.sandraoldfield.com

www.elysianprojects.com

#BCWineChat

 

Evan Saunders – Winemaker at Blasted Church

Evan Saunders Winemaker Blasted Chuch

Speaking of women as leaders in the BC Wine Industry – how about Evelyn Campbell at Blasted Church?

Evelyn Campbell

But as Evelyn writes on their website:

I’ve had good fortune of finding highly talented, visionary and highly motivated individuals. I grant them full trust, and support them with the resources required to perform their very best for our winery endeavour. A philosophy that has helped Blasted Church thrive.

 We welcome  one of those high motivated individuals Evan Saunders- Winemaker.

 Trained in micro-biology  at U Vic on Vancouver island, then straight to Ontario and the  well known winemaking courses at Brock.

On site training followed at Osoyoos Larose in Oliver and the ground-breaking Pinot at  Kosta Browne In California.

Even worked his way up from student to cellar rat to assistant and is now a fully developed   human being.

He brings with him two of his latest reds. (I’M RECOMMENDING BOTH. What a great way to celebrate the end of Winter)

2017 – Merlot  (89% Merlot 11% Malbec)

Plums. Dark ripe berries. Dark Chocolate.  Serious texture in the mouth and a long finish. Outstanding tannins.

Think steaks, tomato based pasta, burgers…ribbbbbs.

$27.00  (874 cases)

 

2017 Syrah (94% Syrah. 3% Viognier 3% Roussanne)

 

The Viognier and Roussanne were co-fermented with the Syrah. Bringing the nose alive!

Left on skins for up to 3 weeks. Oak was  also a mix – French, American and Hungarian.

14 months in barrel then racked to tanks, blended and back in barrel for another 4 months.

So!  Was it worth it?   Oh Hell yes.

 

Black berries of all shapes and sizes on the nose with a bacon chaser.

Same in the mouth. Wonderful texture and tannins. Loooong finish.

This is a wine to open and celebrate,  then hide the other bottles for at least a couple of years.

 

$29.50  (2262 cases)

 

Evan also teases us with what’s coming later in the Spring

2018  Killer Cab Franc

2020 Rose – (Blaufränkisch)

Nebbiolo

Others..

www.blastedchurch.com

FYI

Office Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday
Wine Shop Hours: 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday

NOTE! We are now closed for tastings and open for sales only weekdays 10am – 5pm.
If you are making a pilgrimage from afar, please call us first as Winter hours may vary.

Before your visit, please review our Safety Plan for more information.

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON;

Luke Whittall – Valleys of Wine

Canadian Whisky Awards

Wineries  and restaurants opening for Spring.

Spring Releases.