Podcast: Interview with Harry Hertscheg of Vancouver International Wine Festival
With the 47th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival taking place March 7–14, 2026 and spotlighting France, Mike Klassen sits down with festival Executive Director Harry Hertscheg for a wide-ranging conversation about wine, culture, and the institutions that bring people together. Harry has led the Vancouver International Wine Festival for nearly 25 years, helping grow it into Canada’s premier wine […]
Wine finally comes to Vancouver grocery shelves — our first impressions
After years of debate, policy hurdles, and more than a few false starts, wine has finally arrived on grocery store shelves in the City of Vancouver. On a recent weekend afternoon, Stacey and I made our first visit to the new wine department at the Save-On-Foods at Cambie and West 7th Avenue to see what […]
Celebrating BC Wine with John Schreiner in his new biography “Goodgrog”
For anyone passionate about British Columbia wines, John Schreiner is a name that resonates deeply. A true icon of our local industry, John’s dedication to chronicling the evolving landscape of BC wine is unparalleled. His regular dispatches offer invaluable insights, and today, we’re taking a moment to highlight some of his recent reports that showcase […]