This week on the podcast, Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, joins us to share details about the upcoming festivities in March 2026. Tickets for the public tasting events are now available. This year's featured region is France. Jen Oishi, Winemaker at Gray Monk Winery, discusses the Gray Monk 2022 Odyssey Rosé Brut and the German Christmas Market happening at Gray Monk on Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30. We then head to Summerland to catch up with Mason Spink, Winemaker at Dirty Laundry, who offers some holiday wine gifting ideas. Finally, we travel to Sicily to speak with Frank Cornelissen, estate owner, about his winery, the surrounding natural landscape—including olive orchards—and the vineyards in the northern valley of the active volcano Etna, in eastern Sicily.
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This week on the podcast, Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, joins us to share details about the upcoming festivities in March 2026. Tickets for the public tasting events are now available. This year's featured region is France. Jen Oishi, Winemaker at Gray Monk Winery, discusses the Gray Monk 2022 Odyssey Rosé Brut and the German Christmas Market happening at Gray Monk on Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30. We then head to Summerland to catch up with Mason Spink, Winemaker at Dirty Laundry, who offers some holiday wine gifting ideas. Finally, we travel to Sicily to speak with Frank Cornelissen, estate owner, about his winery, the surrounding natural landscape—including olive orchards—and the vineyards in the northern valley of the active volcano Etna, in eastern Sicily.
In this week's show, we explore a summer-themed approach to "Open that Bottle" night. Geoffrey Moss, Master of Wine, encourages us to enjoy that special bottle without waiting for an elusive "someday," as we examine the evolution of wines with age, factors influencing the optimal time for opening a bottle, and the impact of individual preference on wine aging decisions. Robert Stelmachuk, Wine Director at @mott32van, discusses the nuances of opening notable bottles—addressing when to uncork, the allure of consuming historically significant wines, and why it is often preferable to enjoy a wine sooner rather than risk waiting too long. He also provides guidance on handling mature bottles and shares insights from his experience tasting some of the world's most distinguished vintages. David Lawrason, Wine Director at @winealign, reflects on the emotional aspects of wine appreciation and explains the importance of timing and companionship in enjoying aged bottles. He offers perspectives on how his personal preferences have evolved and the merit of passing on cherished bottles. Additionally, DJ Kearney, global wine expert and Director of Wines at @tcclub, explores the emotional resonance associated with opening special bottles, recounting experiences with treasured vintages and emphasizing that sometimes, the ideal moment to enjoy a wine is simply now.
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This week on the podcast, Harry Hertscheg, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, joins us to share details about the upcoming festivities in March 2026. Tickets for the public tasting events are now available. This year's featured region is France. Jen Oishi, Winemaker at Gray Monk Winery, discusses the Gray Monk 2022 Odyssey Rosé Brut and the German Christmas Market happening at Gray Monk on Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30. We then head to Summerland to catch up with Mason Spink, Winemaker at Dirty Laundry, who offers some holiday wine gifting ideas. Finally, we travel to Sicily to speak with Frank Cornelissen, estate owner, about his winery, the surrounding natural landscape—including olive orchards—and the vineyards in the northern valley of the active volcano Etna, in eastern Sicily.
