Joanne DiGeso from Sommwine in Whistler, British Columbia can take an already-fun topic – wine – and make it even more! She’s a total blast to chat with, which is why this is the first 2-part Sipster’s Wine Podcast ever. She’s also a return guest from way back in the Wine Country BC days, which you can hear here! (See what I did there?)
Author: Luke W
Luke Whittall has worked in cellars, vineyards, and wine shops since 2005. He has authored or co-authored 3 books on wine and is currently a wine instructor at Okanagan College. His most recent book, The Sipster’s Pocket Guide to 50 Must-Try BC Wines (Touchwood Editions 2021) marks a new direction in wine writing and features some of the most amazing wines ever produced in British Columbia. His first book, Valleys of Wine: A Taste of British Columbia’s Wine History was published in 2019 and he co-authored the 6th edition of The Okanagan Wine Tour Guide with John Schreiner in 2020.
Episode 11 Happy Holidays!
A short podcast this week. Hope you are all having a wonderful and safe holidays.
Episode 10 with Annika Betts
This week, I welcome Annika Betts from the Gone West Wine Club to the podcast. Annika has a great perspective on the Canadian wine industry and chose to make the Okanagan Valley’s wine industry her home.
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Thank you for listening!
Episode 9 with Marcia J Hamm
We are talking international wines this week with my guest Marcia J Hamm. She is enamoured with the wines of Italy so much that she became a certified expert in Italian wines! Find Marcia online at JoyofWine.org.
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Episode 8 with Jennifer Schell Lirag
It’s reunion time! Jennifer Schell Lirag and I get together for our first visit in years to talk wine, food, and cookbooks! She has written 4 of them and knows her stuff when it comes to the perfect pairings. Her recent book, The BC Wine Lover’s Cookbook came out just before the pandemic and we talk about what awesome timing that was, among other things. Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jennifer.schell.8
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Episode 7 – Memories
Why is podcasting booming now? What is the appeal? There must be some reason by podcasts are becoming more popular. How does this relate to wine? Join me for this exploration of wine and memory with some vintage guest appearances by Terry Meyer Stone and the tasting crew from the Wine Country BC podcast.
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Episode 6 with Mireille Sauvé
This week, I am joined by star somm, fellow wine educator, and winemaker Mireille Sauvé. We enjoy a bottle of Chardonnay from her winery, Lakeboat Vineyard and Winery in Kaleden, BC.
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Episode 5 with Jenna White
This week, I have a fantastic chat with Jenna White, aka @ThatBCWineGirl. From starting to learn about wine at a young age to taking photos drinking wine in the snow, Jenna’s positive attitude about BC wine and the world of wine is infectious. Catch her online on Instagram.
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Episode 4 – Inspiration
This week, a simple podcast about the book that inspired The Sipster’s Pocket Guide, a BIG announcement, and a BIG question for listeners. Send in a response and you could win a copy of the book.
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Episode 3 with Doug Bell
Winery owner, entrepreneur, and host of his own podcast “You Sip I Sip“, Doug Bell was a thrill to chat with. He is the driving force behind Northern Lights Winery, BC’s (and probably the world’s) most northern winery, which is bringing the winery experience to northern BC in a big way.
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