Tag Archives: VQA

This episode features special guest Matthew Noestheden, UBC Okanagan PhD student behind recent research into “smoke taint” in wine. A perfect topic for a smokey week in B.C.

Pick(s) of the Week: Santa Carolina Leyda Pinot Noir 2017 from Chile, and the Luigi Bosca Malbec 2015 from Argentina

2018 Great Canadian Beer Festival Preview

August 17, 2018Great Canadian Beer FestivalB.C., BC, bcpoli, beer, British Columbia, CFAX, CFAX 1070, Great Canadian Beer Festival, Rod Phillips, Ryan Price, Vancouver Island, Victoria, VQA, winedorkuncorked

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The man behind the Great Canadian Beer Festival, Gerry Hieter, joins the show to talk about this year’s edition.

PICK OF THE WEEK: Steamworks Brewing Brut IPA

Tinhorn Creek Winery Dinner

June 7, 2018Cabernet FrancB.C., BC, bcpoli, British Columbia, CFAX, CFAX 1070, Rod Phillips, Ryan Price, Vancouver Island, Victoria, VQA, winedorkuncorked

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Pick of the Week: Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Reserve Cabernet Franc 2014

The magic number

May 18, 2018UncategorizedB.C., BC, bcpoli, beer, British Columbia, CFAX, CFAX 1070, Rod Phillips, Ryan Price, Vancouver Island, Victoria, VQA, winedorkuncorked

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Pick of the week: Codorniu Cava (sparkling wine) from Spain

Bottle recycling and Rosé

April 26, 2018RoséB.C., BC, bcpoli, beer, British Columbia, CFAX, CFAX 1070, Rod Phillips, Ryan Price, Vancouver Island, Victoria, VQA, winedorkuncorked

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Pick of the Week – Côté Mas Rosé

Food that Hates Wine. Plus, Temperature Tips

April 12, 2018ChardonnayB.C., BC, British Columbia, CFAX, CFAX 1070, Rod Phillips, Ryan Price, Vancouver Island, Victoria, VQA, winedorkuncorked

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Pick of the Week: Atrius Chardonnay

The death of “Cellared in Canada,” plus magnums!

April 5, 2018Australia, Cellared in Canada, South AfricaB.C., BC, bcpoli, British Columbia, Cellared in Canada, CFAX, CFAX 1070, Rod Phillips, Ryan Price, Vancouver Island, Victoria, VQA, winedorkuncorked

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Picks of the Week:

“Black Bottle” Shiraz, from Australia.

Bonus: “The Wolftrap Red” blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Viognier, from Boekenshoutskloof in South Africa.