Better late then never! Mully interviewed me at his place in Naramata during our trip last August. The interview was featured as part of his Tasting Room Radio program later that month. Check out his website, or find a local radio station that plays his program, doncha know. On to the interview:
Mike Klassen is a Vancouver city councillor, communications professional, and long-time advocate for British Columbia’s wine industry. He co‑founded BC Wine Lover in 2007 with his wife Stacey, sharing stories from their travels through the province’s wine regions and spotlighting the people and places that make B.C. wine distinctive.
In 2015, Mike led the BC Wine Appellation Task Group, guiding a province‑wide consultation that produced recommendations—later endorsed by industry plebiscite—that strengthened B.C.’s appellation standards and helped establish today’s sub‑GIs.
His writing has appeared in the Vancouver Sun, Huffington Post, and Daily Hive, blending history, policy insight, and personal experience. Alongside his work on Vancouver City Council, Mike continues to explore vineyards across the province, champion local producers, and celebrate the evolving culture of B.C. wine.
Better late then never! Mully interviewed me at his place in Naramata during our trip last August. The interview was featured as part of his Tasting Room Radio program later that month. Check out his website, or find a local radio station that plays his program, doncha know.