This week's podcast explores the renowned Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Italy, with a particular focus on the village of San Felice, known for its scenic vineyards. The episode includes insights from Leonardo Bellaccini, Head Winemaker and Technical Director at San Felice Estates, who discusses two notable wines: the San Felice Vermentino IGT Toscana 2024 and Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021. We then head to B.C.'s Similkameen Valley, where Corcelettes Estate Winery Managing Partner, Charlie Baesslar, comments on the state of affairs across the valley and updates us on some current releases, how to navigate the upcoming holiday visiting hours, and ordering wine in time for the big day. A bit further east, Matt Kenyon, Founder of District Wine Village in Oliver, offers updates on festive activities at the village, including the chance to ice skate and check out the holiday lights with kids. Finally, Sandy Leier, Winemaker at Laughing Stock Vineyards—the recipient of the 2025 Wine Align National Wine Awards Top Performing Small Winery of the Year award shares some current recommended selections from the Naramata Bench suitable for the holiday table.
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This week's podcast explores the renowned Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Italy, with a particular focus on the village of San Felice, known for its scenic vineyards. The episode includes insights from Leonardo Bellaccini, Head Winemaker and Technical Director at San Felice Estates, who discusses two notable wines: the San Felice Vermentino IGT Toscana 2024 and Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021. We then head to B.C.'s Similkameen Valley, where Corcelettes Estate Winery Managing Partner, Charlie Baesslar, comments on the state of affairs across the valley and updates us on some current releases, how to navigate the upcoming holiday visiting hours, and ordering wine in time for the big day. A bit further east, Matt Kenyon, Founder of District Wine Village in Oliver, offers updates on festive activities at the village, including the chance to ice skate and check out the holiday lights with kids. Finally, Sandy Leier, Winemaker at Laughing Stock Vineyards—the recipient of the 2025 Wine Align National Wine Awards Top Performing Small Winery of the Year award shares some current recommended selections from the Naramata Bench suitable for the holiday table.
This week’s show features an insightful discussion with Shane Munn, Winemaker and General Manager at Martins Lane Winery in Kelowna, who will provide expert commentary on Pinot Noir. Michel Couttolenc, Fine Wines Director for Viñedo Chadwick and Seña, joins us in the studio to offer an in-depth perspective on two iconic Chilean labels and the characteristics that set them apart. We also welcome Joan Cusiné from the renowned Penedès region of Spain—located just 45 minutes from Barcelona. Joan represents the third generation of his family to practice biodynamic farming, melding modern winemaking with respect for ancient Roman traditions evident throughout the region. Finally, we are pleased to connect with David Gates, Senior Vice President of Vineyard Operations at Ridge Vineyards, situated on Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, south of Los Altos, California. David has been a key cog in the quality wheel at Ridge Vineyards seemingly forever.
BC Food and Wine Radio
This week's podcast explores the renowned Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Italy, with a particular focus on the village of San Felice, known for its scenic vineyards. The episode includes insights from Leonardo Bellaccini, Head Winemaker and Technical Director at San Felice Estates, who discusses two notable wines: the San Felice Vermentino IGT Toscana 2024 and Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021. We then head to B.C.'s Similkameen Valley, where Corcelettes Estate Winery Managing Partner, Charlie Baesslar, comments on the state of affairs across the valley and updates us on some current releases, how to navigate the upcoming holiday visiting hours, and ordering wine in time for the big day. A bit further east, Matt Kenyon, Founder of District Wine Village in Oliver, offers updates on festive activities at the village, including the chance to ice skate and check out the holiday lights with kids. Finally, Sandy Leier, Winemaker at Laughing Stock Vineyards—the recipient of the 2025 Wine Align National Wine Awards Top Performing Small Winery of the Year award shares some current recommended selections from the Naramata Bench suitable for the holiday table.
