BC Food and Wine Radio

About BC Food and Wine Radio

Podcast by BC Food and Wine Radio

Publisher

BC Food and Wine Radio

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Oct 2019

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

364 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Oct 7, 2026

   This week on the show, Mike Dowell, owner of Liber Estates, joins us to talk about the 2026 harvest and how things look in his vineyards. Fresh off picking grapes, Mike presents us with (add 2 wines). We go one-on-one with Richard Da Silva, vigneron and proprietor of Da Silva Vineyards and Winery on the Naramata Bench. We talk about the vines and taste two of his wines, including a 2025 Viognier and a 2022 Merlot from the Da Silva Vinhedo Series. Darcy Hagan, Director of Weddings and Luxury Events at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, and Nicholas Hall, Director of Food & Beverage at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, join us in the studio to talk about the spooky season at Vancouver's legendary downtown hotel. We talk about last-minute turkey delivery for Thanksgiving and upcoming events, including the Spirit of Scotland Dinner Series. Then we are joined by Stephanie Duboudin, CEO of Australia's Wine Victoria, who shares insights on this captivating region near Melbourne's lively food scene.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Sept 30, 2026

   This week, BC Food & Wine Radio heads to the heart of Vancouver Island wine country for a special on-location broadcast from Unsworth Vineyards in the beautiful Cowichan Valley. Our guests include Nick Bevan, President of Jackson Wine Estates International, and Chris Turyk, Sales & Marketing Director at Unsworth Vineyards, who share insights into one of Canada's most exciting cool-climate wine regions. We begin at the newly renovated The Restaurant at Unsworth, where Chef Dan Bain and Chris Turyk explore the powerful connection between wine, food, and place, and why the Cowichan Valley has become a destination for culinary and wine lovers alike. Then, Dan Wright, Winemaker at Unsworth Vineyards, joins Chris to taste the acclaimed 2024 Chardonnay while discussing the 2026 harvest, cool-climate viticulture, and the many ongoing improvements at Unsworth, where the winery and the vineyards are expanding and evolving as they continue their quest to produce some of North America's finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The journey continues a few kilometres north at Blue Grouse Estate Winery, where we sit down with Winemaker and Head of Production Stacy Hornemann and General Manager Michael Abbott. Together, we uncover the unique soils, terroir, and growing conditions that shape the character of the Blue Grouse wines, including the vibrant 2025 Pinot Gris and the elegant 2025 Charme de l'Île. Join us for an inspiring tour of Vancouver Island wine country, featuring passionate people and the stories behind one of Canada's most distinctive wine regions.

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Sept 23, 2026

   This week, BC Food & Wine Radio takes you to the heart of the Naramata Bench for a special on-location broadcast from Foxtrot Winery, one of British Columbia's most exciting wine destinations. We begin with Mike Boyd, owner of Foxtrot Winery, who shares his vision for the future of this iconic estate and what it means to become the next steward of a property built on excellence, sustainability, and a passion for crafting wines that will endure for generations. Joining us is Jacq Kemp, viticulturalist and winemaker at Foxtrot, who discusses the winery's growing sparkling wine program as we taste here 60 months on the lees Foxtrot Blanc de Noirs, the fresh Chablis-style 2026 Luminous Unoaked Chardonnay, and the 2025 Foxtrot Pinot Noir. From nearby Skaha Lake, Lauren Skinner, Managing Director of Painted Rock Estate Winery, joins us with two benchmark wines that continue to define the South Okanagan: the beautifully aged 2019 Painted Rock Chardonnay and the powerful, cellar-worthy 2022 Red Icon. Next, we travel to Oliver to meet Christian Scagnetti, winemaker at Moon Curser Vineyards, whose adventurous approach to winemaking shines through in two captivating reds: the bold 2022 Touriga Nacional and one of his favourite labels, the 2022 Malbec. To wrap up the show, Nicole Hackworth, board member of Discover Naramata and co-owner of Nichol Vineyard, shares her insider's guide to experiencing the Naramata Bench during one of its most beautiful seasons. From tasting-room visits and vineyard walks to harvest excitement, local dining, and unforgettable lake views, she highlights why early fall is the perfect time to visit wine country. Join us to celebrate passionate people and the spectacular places that make the Naramata Bench one of Canada's premier wine destinations.

Who has been a guest on BC Food and Wine Radio

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Greg Rowdon
• Taylor Whelan
• Shane Munn
• Andres Galves Pizarro
• Keira LeFranc

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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Guest appearances

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