Wine critic Anthony Gismondi hosts a weekly, one-hour food & #wine show for British Columbians, broadcast on 19 stations & in podcast. Listen now - link below.

Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined March 2010
Sechelt & @897sunfm: Emily Faulconer of Iconic Wineries of BC joins us to share her initial impressions of the Okanagan after moving from Chile. We talk about diverse growing conditions and her take on low-intervention winemaking.
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Kootenays and BC North: We're with Mary McDermott, Winemaker @Township7! She shares why great rosé starts long before harvest & how vineyard decisions shape the final wine. Tune in to hear why rosé deserves to be taken seriously & why balance is at the heart of her approach.
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South Okanagan: We're with Mary McDermott, Winemaker @Township7 ! She shares why great rosé starts long before harvest & how vineyard decisions shape the final wine. Tune in to hear why rosé deserves to be taken seriously & why balance is at the heart of her approach.
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Kelowna- Tune in to AM1150: Luca Inama, Cellar Master + Winemaker at Inama Wines. Luca shares how his family is redefining Soave. We explore the surprising history of Carménère in the Veneto and why indigenous Italian whites are having a moment.
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#Vancouver: This week's podcast is up: tinyurl.com/yck8br2y! Emily Faulconer of Iconic Wineries of BC joins us to share her first impressions of the Okanagan after moving from Chile. We talk about diverse growing conditions and her take on “low-intervention” winemaking.
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Sechelt & @897sunfm: Stephen Leroux, CEO of @CHChampagneIRE, joins us to talk Champagne, the house's history dating back to 1851 and the long-term thinking behind its style. We explore reserve wines, decades of planning and the role of its historic underground cellars.
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Kootenays and BC North: What makes a great dumpling, and what wine goes with it? Private Chef and Sommelier Van Doren Chan joins us to talk family traditions, dumpling styles across Asia and how cooking methods shape flavour and texture. Tune in for her wine pairing tips!
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South Okanagan: What makes a great dumpling, and what wine goes with it? Private Chef and Sommelier Van Doren Chan joins us to talk family traditions, dumpling styles across Asia and how cooking methods shape flavour and texture. Tune in for her wine pairing tips!
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Kelowna- Tune in to AM1150: Stephen Leroux, CEO of @CHChampagneIRE, joins us to talk Champagne, the house's history dating back to 1851 and the long-term thinking behind its style. We explore reserve wines, decades of planning and the role of its historic underground cellars.
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#Vancouver: This week's podcast is up: tinyurl.com/yck8br2y! Caroline Schaller of Culmina Family Estate Winery joins us with a 2026 harvest update. We talk high-elevation vineyards, cooler growing conditions and how her French winemaking background shapes her approach in BC.
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Sechelt & @897sunfm: Darcy Hagan + Nicholas Hall @FairmontVan join us to talk creative dining, seasonal menus & unique events at the historic hotel. From Halloween afternoon tea to interactive mysteries, hear what’s in store this fall!
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Kootenays and BC North: Mike Dowell of @LiberFarmWinery joins us with an update on the 2026 harvest. We'll talk about the vineyard differences between Osoyoos and the Similkameen, work with winemaker Gustav Allander, and explore new techniques. Tune in Oct 9–12!
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South Okanagan: Mike Dowell of @LiberFarmWinery gives an update on the 2026 harvest. We'll talk about the vineyard differences between Osoyoos and the Similkameen, what it’s like working with the recently arrived winemaker, Gustav Allander, and experimenting with new techniques.
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Kelowna- Tune in to AM1150: Richard Da Silva of @dSVWines discusses vineyard recovery after the 2024 freeze, matching grape varieties to Naramata Bench sites, and the importance of approachable, 100% BC-grown wines. Tune in to hear how food and wine come together at Da Silva!
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#Vancouver: This week's podcast is up: tinyurl.com/yck8br2y! Darcy Hagan + Nicholas Hall @FairmontVan join us to talk creative dining, seasonal menus & unique events at the historic hotel. From Halloween afternoon tea to interactive mysteries, hear what’s in store this fall!
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Sechelt & @897sunfm: Stacy Hornemann and Michael Abbott of @BlueGrouseWines join us to talk about the Cowichan Valley as a food and wine destination. We explore local agriculture, cool-climate winemaking, and how to bring Vancouver Island wines to a wider audience.
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Kootenays and BC North: Dan Wright and Chris Turyk of @UnsworthV join us to explore what makes Vancouver Island distinctive for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We talk Cowichan soils, cool-climate winemaking, vineyard sites and vintage variation. Tune in to hear what’s ahead!
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South Okanagan - Dan Wright and Chris Turyk of @UnsworthV join us to explore what makes Vancouver Island distinctive for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We talk Cowichan soils, cool-climate winemaking, vineyard sites and vintage variation. Tune in to hear what’s ahead!
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Kelowna- Tune in to AM1150: Chef Dan Bain and Chris Turyk of @UnsworthV join us on location to talk local food, the winery’s new garden and the evolution of its sparkling program. Tune in to hear how they bring “the ocean to the farm to your mouth.”
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#Vancouver: This week's podcast is up: tinyurl.com/yck8br2y! Nick Bevan, President of @JFW, joins us to talk investment in the Cowichan Valley, the redevelopment of Unsworth + Blue Grouse, & why Van Island stood out for cool-climate wine. Tune in to hear what’s ahead for them!
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