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July 27th, 2019 – Raise a glass to Harry McWatters.

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Harry McWatters dies. Raise a glass.

 

THE SHOW

 

Harry McWatters died in his sleep in Summerland this week. He was 74.

Harry was one of the singular leaders who paved the way and built the framework for the Canadian Wine Industry.

From opening the first estate winery Sumac Ridge, to the first sparkling wine – Steller’s Jay,

Launching the Okanagan Wine Festival, introducing Meritage blends into our lexicon, Launched BC VQA, the BC Hospitality Foundation, founding chair BC Wine Institute, Director BC Vintners Assn, started Encore Wines, Time Wines, McWatters Wines.

Vintage Consulting, Time Winery and Kitchen.

Harry had just celebrated his 50th vintage..and the first year for his downtown winery in Penticton.

Harry McWatters

 

On and On.

We’ve all  lost a leader and a great friend.

This tribute to Harry consists of moments from the many interviews we did together.

Starting with one of my first for Tasting Room Radio –  Summer 2007. In Penticton after Harry had swept the wine awards.

Cheers Harry.

https://timewinery.com

 

In honouring the builder and legend Harry McWatters, I felt the feature also needed another voice other than mine.  It was a natural move to pick up the phone and talk to Christine Coletta. Co-Founder of Okanagan Crush Pad and one of BC’s  current  wine leaders.

 

She was also a dear friend of Harry’s and as she explains..there would be no Okanagan Crush Pad or Christine Coletta in the wine business without the guidance and support of Harry McWatters in the early years.

I’m so pleased  I made the phone call.

https://okanagancrushpad.com

Interstellar Rodeo.  Pairing live music and wine   with Gurvinder Bhatia

The last segment of the show is a yearly story for Tasting Room Radio.

First there’s Gurvinder Bhatia..Quench Magazine Wine Editor, Global TV (Edmonton)  Wine Columnist, International Wine Judge, Italian wine  specialist and friend of Harry McWatters. And then there’s Interstellar Rodeo this weekend in Edmonton.

Gurvinder Bhatia

It features a wide portfolio of artists..some “artists to watch for” and many artists who’ve created their own fan base over many years of recordings and touring.  Headliners and those who want to be headliners.

Artists include Whitehorse, Rheostatics, Aloe Blacc, Sheila E, Southern Ave, Lucius, Asleep at the Wheel, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats,

Gurvinder studies the music of each and then pairs his best wines to match the vibe and texture of the music.

 

Even if you can’t attend..you can find the artists on the Interstellar Website with their matching wines..and do your own Rodeo.

 

 

Here’s the link

https://interstellarrodeo.com/edmonton/beer-wine/

 

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

 

Jim Cuddy – Cuddy by Tawse Wines

A special feature on “field blends”

Willie Mitchell & Brendan Morrison  speak out on their/our  role in saving fishery

Chris Tolley Moon Cursor

Fort Berens

Andrea Sartori and 121 years of Italian Winemaking

Jason Priestley – 90210 and his California wine.

Parking in The Passion Pit  with John Weber at Orofino!

 

Ep 66|Remembering Harry McWatters and Gurvinder Bhatia pairs Music and Wine

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July 26th

Harry McWatters WAS wine in Canada. He died this week at home in Summerland. He was 74.

He founded the first estate winery, created Okanagan wine festival, same thing with BC Wine Institute.

Harry had a hand in establishing the framework of what is now the Canadian wine Industry.

The first part of our Podcast honors the words and deeds of Harry McWatters.

The second half of the Podcast deals with this weekend’s Interstellar Rodeo Music Festival in Edmonton.

Wine expert Gurvinder Bhatia pairs wines with bands..it’s fascinating and a tonne of fun.

Cheers to Harry

Interstellar Rodeo Wine List

Mulligan Stew July 20th, 2019- The Whole Stew!

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Special Guest: Frazey Ford

 

Mulligan Stew July 20  2019
Welcome to The Stew with terrydavidmulligan www.mulliganstew.ca Special guest Frazey Ford
miss ann delaney and bonnie to bonnie from delaney
roll with it (live) steve winwood greatest hits live
further on up the road (live) Eric Clapton Crossroad 2 live in the 70’s
www.deanehouse.com  Special Guest Frazey Ford
sick and tired boz scaggs come on home
what you gonna do N Miss All stars up and rolling
www.mulliganstew.ca Special Guest Frazey Ford
spanish moon (live) Little feat hot cakes and outtakes
i dont want anything to change (live() Bonnie Raitt and Norah Jones Bonnie Raitt and friends
Gone at last (live) Paul Simon Live in NYC
I put a spell on you Annie Lennox Nostalgia
Special Guest today Frazey Ford www.mulliganstew.ca
angel of Harlem U2 Rattle and Hum
Stir it up Delbert McClinton never been rocked enough
This is Mulligan Stew www.mulliganstew.ca
TB Sheets Van Morrison Bring out the Dead Soundtrack
I got a feeling The Beatles Let it be
The Pretender Jackson Browne The Pretender
www.coyotesbanff.com mulligan stew with tdm
Countrywide soul Jim Cuddy Countrywide Soul
Coming Up – Frazey Ford interview www.mulliganstew.ca
I’ll take you there The Staple Singers Best of
Never loved a man Aretha I never loved a man
Church Lyle Lovett Joshua Judges Ruth
How sweet it is (live) James Taylor JT Live
Frazey Ford Interview with tdm
Can you get to that Frazey Ford Single

EP 65 Jason Priestley Podcast

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Everybody knows Jason Priestley. Beverly Hills 90210, the series he starred in for 10 years, is still running all over the world. This interview was done on Willie Mitchell’s fishing boat off Tofino alongside Naomi Priestley and their kids Ava and Dash. Terry talks to Jason about wine, the 90210 reboot, and his series Private Eyes.

 

July 20th, 2019- BC Chefs work to save our fishery and Cowichan Valley Wine Festival  

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BC Chefs work to save our fishery and Cowichan Valley Wine Festival

  

THE SHOW

 Three stories from Vancouver Island.

We start by heading back to the 13th annual BC Seafood Festival in Courtenay-Comox.

 

For some it’s a getaway weekend.

 

However, for those who want to get involved..there’s oyster shucking on a massive scale, cooking classes, a chef competition that loves  a vocal audience, gala dinners, brunch heaven plus you get to connect with your new favourite chef.

However, this year all the talk among the chefs was saving our fishery.

 

We are/were so spoiled on the West Coast. Our fishery was the envy of all.

Not anymore.

It’s been overfished and as a result it’s starting to affect the food chain for whales, orcas, eagles, bears  and feed fish.

Chef Ned Bell says we’re so used to getting the centre of the plate.  Spring and Coho salmon. It’s time to start working “the edges” of the fishery.  Sole, shellfish, sardines, herring.  Eating down the food chain.

 

Chefs have to convince their customers that if they order alternative fish they can help save the fishery we’ve come to love.

Ask questions. Know your fisherman.

Take a break from some species. Find a few fish. Pinks for one.

Responsible aquaculture starts to become very important.

So, really this sustainability comes from the chefs, the fishermen, first nations, fish farms AND

You and I. The customers.

Every one of the guest chefs had something to say to all of us.

Ask questions…know your fisherman..if your restaurant can’t tell you where your fish is from , don’t order it.

Here  we go:

  • Chef Ned Bell –  Executive Chef, Ocean Wise, Vancouver, BC;
  • Jean-Francis Quaglia, Exec Chef/Founder. Provence Marinaside
  • Nathan Fong, Executive Chef Producer of the BC Seafood Festival; Fong on Food
  • Ricardo Valverde, Exec Chef Ancora Vancouver and West Van.
  • Quang Dang Exec Chef Top Table Group
  • Ryan Bissell  Director of Food and Beverage Villa Eyrie Resort Malahat
  • Chris Andraza   Exec Chef  Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Restaurant

The 2nd annual Cowichan Valley Wine Festival takes place August 23-25.

In order that you can pull off a master plan for the weekend..we have invited three local  influencers to join us on a park bench in Ladysmith for a chat about who, why and where you should be heading for the Cowichan.

Mike Nierychlo  Co-founder/Winemaker Emandare Vineyard  Duncan

Lorin Inglis   Manager Enrico Winery Mill Bay

Karen Elgersma  Tourism Cowichan

Mike,Karen and Lorin

For your master plan, here’s the layout of The  Cowichan Valley Wine Festival Aug. 23 – 25

Aug. 23     Party at the Pavilion Shawnigan Lake School 6pm – 8pm – Kick off Public Tasting

Aug. 24 – 25   Winery Tour Weekend

All local wineries will be hosting free tastings and events over the weekend.

Check with the winery websites for what they’re up to..

https://www.tourismcowichan.com/

…and while we’re on Vancouver Island I had the distinct pleasure of tasting the wines of Brent Rowland from Averill Creek.

Brent Rowland winemaker

Brent creates the Averill portfolio but he’s also released two very special wines. They’re called Joue. There’s a Field Blend White and Field Blend Red…and unlike almost everyone  else in the BC wine business he puts the name field blend right on the label.

Brent has created wines all over the World. Alpha Box and Dice in Australia. By Farr in Australia, Calera in California, Escarpment in New Zealand and most recently at Pearl Morissette in Niagara

He wants these Joue wines to have perfume, poise, tension, elegance. Consummate wines.

“for me the field blend spirit is the clearest segue from the vineyard to the glass”

You’ll hear more of Brent’s creative  thoughts when we present The Field Blend Special in a couple of weeks.

In the meantime – check out these field blends from The Cowichan Valley

https://www.averillcreek.ca/

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

 

Jim Cuddy – Cuddy by Tawse Wines

A special feature on “field blends”

Fire Season in The Okanagan

Willie Mitchell & Brendan Morrison  speak out on their/our  role in saving fishery

Chris Tolley Moon Cursor

Fort Berens

Andrea Sartori and 121 years of Italian Winemaking

Jason Priestley – 90210 and his California wine.

Mulligan Stew July 13th 2019-The Whole Stew!

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The SHOW is called Mulligan STEW..as you cooks all know, a stew is a thoughtfully chosen mix of ingredients..making The Whole Stew a beautiful thing.

We kick off this July 13 show with several of the headliners at the Alberta Masters Games in Rocky Mountain House.

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings

Sass Jordan

Tom Cochrane

Plus

Bob Dylan dna Johnny Cash

David Bowie

Here’s the mix this week..

Radiohead, mixed with Dave Mathews Band and Buddy/Julie Miller.

Followed thereafter by

Los Lobos, Ry Cooder, and The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer.  Now THAT is some serious seasoning.

Hold on- we’re only halfway home.

O’Jays, Annie Lennox, Barney Bentall, Little Miss Higgins, The Stones and the blues master Jim Byrnes..

And the last 30 minutes is a BLUR..

Tower of Power – Knock yourself out

Mystery Train – The Band

Surfs Up – The Beach Boys

The North – Gord Downey

Early in the Morning  BB King and Van Morrison

And

Paul Simon – Me and Julio..

As the boys in TOP say

“Turn it up and Knock Yourself Out!!

-TDM

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew July 13 Playlist www.mulliganstew.ca
water or gasoline Blackie and the rodeo kings BARK
make you a believer sass jordan Racine revisited
Nothern star Tom Cochrane No stranger
www.deanehouse.com Alberta Masters Games
Girl from the north country Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash The John Cash show
space oddity David Bowie Best of Bowie
Oo La La The Faces Oo la la Best of the faces – good buys
Mulligan Stew Podcast – Kevin Hearne www.albertamastersgames.ca
high and dry Radiohead The bends
you and me Dave Mathews Band Big Whiskey
I’m gonna make you love me Buddy and Julie Miller The singles from Breakdown on 20th ave south
www.albertamastersgames.ca Mulligan Stew
angel dance Los Lobos Just another band from East LA
It’s all over now Ry Cooder Paradise and Lunch
Mulligan Stew Podcast – Kevin Hearne www.mulliganstew.ca
In and out of love harpoonist and the axe murderer A real fine mess
Hour Two of Mulligan Stew Mulligan Stew Podcast – Kevin Hearne
Love train The O’Jays Backstabbers
Train in vain Annie Lennox Medusa – Live in Central park
There is something on your mind Jim Byrnes Long hot Summer days
www.coyotesbanff.com Mulligan Stew Summer 2019
Hey Mama Barney Bentall The drifter and the preacher
Drawn to you Little Miss Higgins My home My heart
Tumbling Dice The rolling stones 40 licks
The Stew Playlist can be found at www.mulliganstew.ca
Knock yourself out (live) Tower of Power 40th Anniversary
Mystery Train The Band Moondog Matinee
Surfs Up The Beach Boys Surfs Up
The North Gord Downie Introduce Yerself
Mulligan Stew with tdm
Early in the Morning BB King. Van Morrison BB King and Friends
Me and Julio Paul Simon The Collection

July 13th 2019- Naramata Winemakers: ReWined 2019

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Naramata Winemakers: ReWined 2019

(17 Naramata Bench Winemakers pour on Vancouver Island)

 

THE STORY

 

Tasting Room Radio began in a studio/barn on The Naramata Bench.

For those who’ve never been to The Bench, it’s just above Penticton on the
East side of the Okanagan Valley.

Naramata Road winds down the bench with wineries on both sides..appearing
then fading in the rear-view mirror.

It’s spectacular and so are the wines.

The locals are great neighbours.

The Bench was voted 2018 BC’s Best Wine Trail.

 

In total? A one-of-a-kind place.

This is our coverage of ReWined 2019 which took place at the classic
Chrystal Gardens in Victoria

Its Year 2 raising funds for Make-a-Wish and the 11th year NBWA have poured
Spring releases in Victoria.

There are 30 wineries in the Naramata Bench Winery Assn. (with more coming)

They all get together September 14th for the annual Tailgate Party. This
year at the gorgeous Heritage Inn.

 

(Be warned, it sells out every year – tickets at www.naramatabench.com)

We welcome these friends on today show :

Val Tait – Bench 1775 Winemaker and GM

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Senka Tennant – TerraVista Vineyards -Winemaker/Co-Owner

Kathy Malone – Hillside Winery – Winemaker

Kon Oh – MoCoJo Winery Winemaker/Owner

Gustav Allander – Foxtrot Winemaker

Gustav Allender

Lyndsay O’Rourke Tightrope Winemaker/Co-Owner

Garron Elmes – Lake Breeze Winemaker/President

Jeff Martin – La Frenz Production/Vineyard Manager/Co-Owner

Nikki Callaway – Laughing Stock Winemaker

Jeff Martin

Nikki Callaway

Riley Hollenback – Red Rooster Winemaker

Dell Halladay – Elephant Island Winery – Winemaker/Co-Owner

Dell and Bob

Bob Ferguson – Kettle Valley Winery Winemaker/Co-Owner

Matt Mikulic – Three Sisters Winery Winemaker

Katie O’Kell – Serendipity Winery Winemaker/Co-Owner

Dick Lancaster – Black Widow Winery Winemaker/Co-Owner

Will and Dick

Gavin Miller – Upper Bench Winery Winemaker/Co-Owner

Will Hardman – Deep Roots Winemaker

Plus Simone Conner Make-a-Wish Director, Vancouver Island

https://makeawishbc.ca/vancouver-island

http://naramatabench.com <http://naramatabench.com/>

Thank you Tina and Hugh Baird for your support and friendship

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

Jim Cuddy – Cuddy by Tawse Wines

A special feature on “field blends”

Fire Season in The Okanagan

BC Shellfish Festival / Courtenay-Comox

Cowichan Valley Wine Festival

Assorted Chefs, Willie Mitchell & Brendan Morrison  speak out on their/our  role in saving fishery

Chris Tolley Moon Cursor

Fort Berens

Andrea Sartori and 121 years of Italian Winemaking

Jason Priestley – 90210 and his California wine.

Terry Meyer – Mayhem Wines.  The new releases..

 

 

Ep 64 Kevin Hearn Podcast

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Jul 12, 2019

Multi-instrumentalist and Barenaked Ladies musician Kevin Hearn talks to Terry about his new solo album Calm and Cents. The predominantly-instrumental album is inspired by the natural world, and “what we, as humans, are doing to it.” Kevin previews four tracks from the record on this week’s show: “Ghost Birds”, “The Chemical Valley”, “The Nemophilist”, and “The Silent Collapse”, and talks to Terry about the stark contrast in mood between his solo album and his work with the Ladies.

Ep 63 | Summer Festival Special Podcast

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Jul 7, 2019

Summer festival season is upon us! Terry gets us ready by catching up with artistic directors at three can’t miss festivals: Doug Cox at Vancouver Island Music Festival, Terry Wickham at Edmonton Folk Festival, and Peter North at Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival. Plus, a backstage interview with the great Daniel Lanois, recorded at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival.

Mulligan Stew July 6th 2019-Summer tunes!

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Jimmy Cliff-

Music to enjoy a relaxing July Saturday evening to! Loads of great tunes to keep you hydrated and focused on not focusing….

Marley, Clapton, The Hip, Leonard Cohen…Jimmy Cliff to Tina Turner, we have SOMETHING for everyone today!

 

Let me know what you think of today’s show @TDMulligan on Twitter

-TDM

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew with tdmulligan July 6 2019
Shape I’m in Reese Wynans Sweet Release
crawlin from the wreckage Dave Edmonds best of
Tennesse girl Mike Farris Silver and Stone
Son of a preacher man Aretha Franklin This girls in love with you
www.deanehouse.com Mulligan Stew with tdm
The harder they come Jimmy Cliff Harder they Come – Soundtrack
Morning is coming Sting and Shaggy 44/876
3 little birds Bob Marley and the Wailers Best of
Coming UP – Clapton/Hazier/Marvin www.mulliganstew.ca
Knockin on Heavens Door (live) Eric Clapton Crossroad 2
Got to give it up Marvin Gaye 15 favourites
Repo Man Ray Lamontagne/Pariah Dogs God Willin’
Take me to church (live) Hozier Live from Spotify London
Terry David Mulligan – The Stew www.mulliganstew.ca
Mama’s cryin’ Long Our Native Daughters Songs of our native daughters
Last of the unplugged gems The Tragically Hip
Coming UP on The Stew Stones, Orbison, Cohen, Tina Road Apples
Beast of Burden (live) The Rolling Stones Live – 50 years
Pretty Woman (live) Roy Orbson and Friends a Black and White Night
They don’t shine Tedeschi Trucks band Signs
www.coyotesbanff.com Coming UP – Mavis. Tina Turner.Curtis Mayfield. Dylan. Bruce
Hallelujah (live) Leonard Cohen Live in Dublin
Change Mavis Staples We get by
this is Mulligan Stew www.mulliganstew.ca
while my guitar gently weeps (live) Tom Petty. Jeff Lynne. Steve Winwood. Prince Dahni Harrison Rock Hall of Fame 2004-05
Simply the best Tina Turner The Best
People get ready (live) Curtis Mayfield The Berlin Sessions
Forever Young Bob Dylan Planet Waves
There goes my miracle Bruce Springsteen Western Stars
Thanks for hangin in with me www.mulliganstew.ca
Babys leaving town on the 219 John Hammond (w Tom Waits) Wicked Grin