B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Sept 18, 2024

BC Food and Wine Radio

This week, Laurent Miquel, Owner, CEO & 8th Generation Winemaker of Laurent Miquel, call us from Languedoc, France, where he is creating, as he puts it, "Old World wines for the New World." Alessia Travaglini, 5th Generation Family Member and Export Manager for Travaglini join us from the Commune of Gattinara in Piedmont, Italy, home to distinctive square bottles, proving that not all Nebbiolo is Barolo. Having recently changed careers from General Manager and Sommelier for Boulevard in Vancouver to Client Care for Iron Gate Fine Wine Auctions, JP Potters shares his perspective of the auction house and lists some unique finds available at the latest fall auction. Still managing the effects of the deep freeze suffered by most of the wine industry this year, Richard Da Silva sustained another blow when a sinkhole forced him to close his business during the peak tourist season for two weeks this summer. The Co-Owner and Winemaker for Da Silva Vineyards in Penticton talks about how valuable community support has been, overcoming adversity and what can help the small business move forward.