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Here’s the deal for Super Bowl Week and weekend.  We start with Street Food City 3..a gathering of some of Vancouver’s Best food Trucks. Second half of the show has four guests: Matt Anderson, Colin Linden and Sharon Jones..Plus The Wine Diva has a long list of wines meant for Super Bowl Weekend Food Pairings. Enjoy!!

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Street Food City – one of Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s signature events – returns for its hat trick year, tempting the masses with a rotating array of nearly two dozen food carts and trucks. Our guests include: Roaming Dragon REEL Mac and Cheese         Vij’s Railway Express Mom’s Grilled Cheese Soho Road Mangal Kiss  Kaboom Box  All the interviews take place around the very busy Vancouver Art Gallery.  This was such a blast. www.dineoutvancouver.com http://www.dineoutvancouver.com/events/street-food-city/           [divider] Segment Two starts with Colin Linden  (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings) Sharon Jones (and the Dap Kings) and Matt Anderson, the one man music wonder.

 

They all talk about their relationship to wine but also food.     Colin is a huge wine fan..knows his stuff. Sharon has just released a new LP “Giver the people what they want” but the music had to wait until Sharon battled Cancer. We talk about how she changed her diet during ther battle. Matt Anderson met me at Memphis Blues on Commercial in Vancouver. The room smelled of smoky ribs etc.. To my surprise Matt is not so much a wine guy but a Scotch fan. I think I heard him say he had 200 bottles?? [divider]  And we finish with  hockey fan Daenna van Mulligen recommending wines for the NFL Super Bowl weekend.

We couldn’t get all her suggestions in but the original list is posted .  

• 2.   Conundrum Red, California
• 3. Argento Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina
• 4. Nathalie Bonhomme ‘el petit bonhomme’, Jumilla Spain
• 5. Citrusdal Wines ‘Six Hats’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape South Africa
• 6. San Felipe ‘Classic Label’ Malbec~Merlot, Mendoza Argentina
• 7. Circus Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
• 8. Rodney Strong ‘Knotty Vines’ Zinfandel, Northern Sonoma, California
• 9. Longview ‘Devils Elbow’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills Australia
• 10. Langmeil ‘Valley Floor’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia
• 11. Black Sage Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley BC
• 12. Kangarilla Road ‘Hellbent’ South Australia
• 13. Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley Chile
• 14. Navarro Lopez Rojo Granrojo Tempranillo, Castilla Spain
• 15. Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia
• 16. La Poderosa Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley Chile
• 17. Quarisa ’30 Mile’ Shiraz, Australia
• 18. Wirra Wirra ‘Scrubby Rise Red’ Adelaide South Australia
• 19. Castillo de Monseran Garnacha, Carinena Spain
• 20. Bodegas San Alejandro ‘Pablo’ Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud Spain
• 21. Township 7 ‘Reserve 7’, OkanaganValley BC
• 22. Vina Las Perdices Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina
• 23. Diabolica Red Wine, Okanagan Valley BC
• 24. Cryptic Red Blend, California
• 25. Vinaceous ‘Snake Charmer’ Shiraz, McLaren Vale South Australia
• 26. Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot, Columbia Valley Washington
• 27. Chateau de Jau ‘Le Jaja de Jau’ Syrah, Pays D’Oc France
• 28. Henry’s Drive ‘Morse Code’ Shiraz, South Australia
• 29. Mt. Boucherie ‘Family Reserve’ Zinfandel, Okanagan Valley BC
• 30. Bodegas Ateca ‘Garnacha de Fuego’ Calatayud Spain
• 31. Monster Vineyards ‘Monster Merlot’, Okanagan Valley BC
• 32. Peter Lehmann ‘Portrait’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
• 33. Miopasso Primitivo, Puglia Italy
• 34. Concannon Reserve Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
• 35. Vasse Felix Shiraz, Margaret River Australia
• 36. Falernia Carmenere Reserva, Elqui Valley Chile
• 37. Rocland Estate ‘Chocolate Box’ GSM, Barossa Valley Australia
• 38. Brazin Old Vine Zin, Lodi California
• 39. Save Me San Francisco Wine Co. ‘California 37’ Cabernet Sauvignon, California
• 40. Conundrum Red, California
• 41. Township 7 Merlot~Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley BC
• 42. Groom Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia
• 43. Flip Flop Cabernet Sauvignon, California
• 44. Fetzer ‘Sundial’ Chardonnay, California1/28/2014 Wine List | WineReviews & Tasting Notes fromWineDiva
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• 45. Penfolds ‘Thomas Hyland’ Shiraz, Adelaide Australia
• 46. Back Yard Vineyards Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
• 47. Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California
• 48. Concannon Conservancy ‘Crimson & Clover’, Livermore Valley California
• 49. Cono Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
• 50. 181 Merlot, Lodi California
• 51. Apothic Red Winemaker’s Blend, California
• 52. Colby Red, California
• 53. Curious Beasts Blood Red Wine, California
• 54. Fetzer ‘Valley Oaks’ Cabernet Sauvignon, California
• 55. Flip Flop Chardonnay, California
• 56. Layer Cake Primitivo, Puglia Italy
• 57. McWilliams ‘Hanwood Estate’ Red Blend, South Eastern Australia
• 58. Conor Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Merlot, Central Valley Chile
• 59. Gemtree ‘Tatty Rd.” Shiraz, South Australia
• 60. Rosemount Estate Diamond Label Shiraz~Cabernet, South Eastern Australia, 2010
• 61. Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz~Cabernet, South Eastern Australia, 2011
• 62. Henry’s Drive ‘Pillar Box’ Reserve Shiraz, Padthaway, 2009
• 63. Yalumba ‘The Scribbler’ Barossa Valley Australia, 2009
• 64. Tscharke Barossa Gold GSM, Marananga Barossa Valley, Australia
• 65. Mollydooker ‘The Boxer’ Shiraz, South Australia, 2010
• 66. Cupcake Vineyards ‘Red Velvet’ California, 2011
• 67. Save Me, San Francisco Wine Co. ‘Drops of Jupiter’ California, 2011
• 68. Cono Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Viognier, Colchagua Valley Chile, 2011
• 69. Renancer ‘Punto Final’ Malbec, Mendoza Argentina, 2011
• 70. 14 Hands ‘Hot to Trot’ Red Blend, Columbia Valley Washington, 2010
• 71. Bleasedale ‘Second Innings’ Malbec, Langhorne Creek Australia, 2010
• 72. Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia, 2010
• 73. McWilliams ‘Hanwood Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia, 2010
• 74. Finca Los Primos Malbec, San Rafael Argentina, 2011
• 75. Cavalo Bravo Vinho Regional, Tejo Portugal, 2010
• 76. Rosemount Estate Diamond Label Shiraz, SE Australia, 2010
• 77. Vinaceous ‘Raconteur’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley South Australia, 2009
• 78. Kingston Estate Petit Verdot, South Australia, 2010
• 79. Rio Juanes Tempranillo~Shiraz, Spain, NV
• 80. Junta Reserve Syrah~Carmenere, Curico Valley Chile, 2010
• 81. Galvanized Wine Group ‘Timbuktu Shiraz~Grenache’, South Australia, 2010
• 82. Kingston Estate Shiraz, Mount Lofty Ranges/Limestone Coast Australia, 2008
• 83. Kendall~Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, 2010
• 84. The Grinder Pinotage, Western Cape South Africa, 2011
• 85. Lindeman’s Bin 50 Shiraz, South Eastern Australia, 2011
• 86. Pascual Toso Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Barrancas Vineyard, Mendoza
• 87. Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin, Lodi California, 2010
• 88. Escorihuela ‘1884’ Reservado Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina

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Wines for Valentine’s Day

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Devin Cuddy talks about touring with Blue Rodeo, working as a waiter and Dad Jim’s “decoy” bottles of plonk at home.
Then the best winemaker in the world in 2012..Jorge Riccitelli at Bodega Norton in Argentina. Two wines from The Okanagan. One you might not yet be familiar with (but you will) and one that leads the pack.
Bruce Schmidt from Intersection in Oliver and Ian Sutherland from Poplar Grove on the Naramata Bench.
Then A serious chat with two wine minds. David Scholefield from Haywire and Okanagan Crush Pad in Summerland and the World Famous Wine Consultant he works with Alberto Antonini. We talk about the past 2 years in the Okanagan and where the region is headed.
And finally… Nicolo D’Afflitto the chief winemaker for iconic Italian winery – Frescobaldi !!
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Devin Cuddy

Yes, he’s Jim Cuddy’s son but he’s well on his way to being his own man with his own music. Plays piano like he grew up in New Orleans..has a nice loose singing style..the kind of style that people really take to. We found him on tour with Blue Rodeo but Wednesday , Thursday and Friday after the BR gigs he does his own midnight shows with his band.
 
 
Wednesday January 8th, Elk and Orsman – Banff AB – Time TBD
Thursday January 9th, Fratters – Red Deer AB – midnight
Friday January 10th, The Palomino – Calgary AB – midnight
While the music took shape..he was a waiter for 6 years..so we talk about that time. He also has a great story about Jim leaving “decoy” bottles of wine out on the kitchen counter when Devin was home with his friends.. The good stuff in Jim’s cellar stayed locked up in the basement!!
www.devincuddy.com
[divider]    Jorge Riccitelli – Norton

For the first time in the history of the “Wine Enthusiast Wine Stars Awards”, a South American winemaker was chosen as “Winemaker of the Year” by the prestigious magazine Wine Enthusiast in 2012. Jorge Riccitelli has been working as Chief Winemaker of Bodega Norton since 1992, after his long experience in other regions of the country. He has created well-known wines such as Norton Malbec D.O.C., the internationally awarded Norton Reserva Malbec, the successful Norton Cosecha Tardía Dulce Natural and sparkling wines such as Norton Cosecha Especial, among others.
Today Jorge Riccitelli is one of the models of Argentina’s viticulture considering his expertise, the unmistakable style of his wines, his high adaptability to over 60 markets where Bodega Norton’s wines a
Check him out on Tasting Room Radio.
www.norton.com.ar
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Bruce Schmidt – Intersection South Ok  , manager at Calona Wines in the early 1980s. In the early 1990s, he ran a company that helped raise financing for the start of Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars. He remained a Blue Mountain shareholder for 18 years and regards that winery as an example of how to do things correctly in the wine business. Intersection now has 20,000 closely-packed vines on 10 acres. Cabernet Franc and Merlot are the reds and the whites are Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne and Riesling.

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Ian Sutherland, was inspired by the Naramata Bench’s ability to produce exceptional fruit and decided to dedicate his entire eight acre property to premium grape production. It was this initial decision that helped to define Poplar Grove’s present goal: to produce world-class wines from family owned estate grown fruit.
When Tony Holler invested in Poplar Grove, the Holler family brought with them 110 acres of prime vineyard sites located throughout the Okanagan Valley. The vineyard acres are appropriately named Holler Estate Vineyards. The Holler Estate Vineyards allow Poplar Grove to produce 100 percent estate grown top quality wines.
There’s no better interview in my wine world than Ian. Enjoy!!

www.poplargrove.ca
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Wine Educator David Scholefield  World winemaker Alberto Antonini  
Haywire refers to wire once used for baling hay,  which tended to tangle in a chaotic way It is also an apt description of Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie’s transition from city slickers to farmers and winery owners.

Of course, they cannot do it alone. To shape their wine style, the couple is joined by the talented Michael Bartier, working with David Scholefield and consulting winemaker Alberto Antonini from Italy. 
The wine is made at the couple’s Okanagan Crush Pad Winery in Summerland, BC. Okanagan Crush Pad is a 30,000 case facility that makes Haywire, Bartier Scholefield and many other fine wines for grape growers who are emerging BC vintners.
I had the opportunity to sit down with David and Alberto to talk about their wines from the past 2 years and the talk turned into the future for them and the Okanagan.
Alberto and David have been friends for years.  David pointed out that jet-setting consulting winemaker Alberto, who makes wine in several regions, is the only winemaker to consult in the southernmost wine region, Patagonia, as well as the Okanagan’s northernmost! He visits four times a year for several action- packed days. His advice has been invaluable.
This segment is pure wine talk.. no BS.
If you’re in the wine business, dream of being in the wine business or are just a wine fan..listen up. These guys are the real deal.
http://www.haywirewinery.com
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Nicoli D’Afflitto – Frescobaldi
Here’s how cool Nicolo D’Afflitto’s job is. He’s the chief winemaker for Italian wine giant Frescobaldi. Frescobaldi began making wine in 1308.

Two of the first clients were dudes named Michelangelo and Henry V111. They still have the paperwork. In 1995 the Marchesi de Frescobaldi partnered with Robert Mondavi to produce Tuscan wines. In May 2006, the Frescobaldi family merged their wine holdings into a new venture partnership, Tenute di Toscana, with Stolichnaya Vodka and Michael Mondavi. We’re talking big time wines for the entire World and we’re talking to the guy that makes them.
www.frescobaldi.it
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STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

Ethan Hawke – Actor. Director. Food and Wine Fan
Stefano Chiarlo at the PALAS Cerequio La Morra in Barol

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  The last show of 2013.  (Dec 25^th is all Classical Christmas music on CKUA)  The Wine Diva kicks things off with two great Holiday lists. We talk to Warwick Ross who produced and directed Red Obsession..a beautiful documentary about Gran Cru Bordeaux wines and the Chinese fixation with  them. Then it’s a swing through the Okanagan. Featured are The Cipes of Summerhill, The Luckhursts of Road 13 and Mark Simpson of The new BC Wine Studio.

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 Daenna van Mulligen – The Wine Diva is wrapping up 2013 with a flurry of lists. www.winediva.ca This episode features the first two bottles of the 12 days of Christmas. Then its Wine for Holiday Dinners.. No matter what you’re eating..protein, vegetarian, vegan, goth, Mediterranean or  whatever The Diva has the perfect pairing partner for you. Check out the Master List below or go to her Holiday website www.winediva.ca

WineDiva, Wine List – Wines for Holiday Dinners 1. Schug Pinot Noir, Carneros California $36.99 2. Balthasar Ress Hattenheimer Schutzenhaus Riesling, Rheingau Germany $23.99 3. Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Brut Rose, Okanagan Valley $33.00 4. Synchromesh Riesling Thorny Vines Vineyard, Naramata Bench BC N/A 5. Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley Chile $15.49 6. Wente ‘Morning Fog’ Chardonnay, Livermore Valley California $18.99 7. Louis Latour ‘Ardeche’ Chardonnay, Coteaux de l’Ardeche France $14.99 8. CedarCreek Platinum Riesling ‘Block 3’, Okanagan Valley BC $25.00 9. CedarCreek Estate Winery Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC $18.00 10. Belle Glos ‘Dairyman Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Sonoma California $45.00 11. Sperling Vineyards ‘The Market White’, Okanagan Valley BC $16.00 12. Dominio del Plata ‘Crios’ Torrontes, Argentina $15.99 13. Painted Rock Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC $27.00 14. Edna Valley Vineyard Chardonnay ‘Paragon’, San Luis Obisbo County California $19.99 15. Fabiano LeCoste Soave DOC Veneto Italy $15.00 16. Jorge Ordonez ‘Botani’ Moscatel Seco, Sierras de Malaga DOC $24.95 17. Sula ‘Dindori’ Reserve Viognier, Nashik India $18.49 18. Josef Chromy Pinot Noir, Tasmania Australia $29.99 19. Belle Glos ‘Oeil de Perdrix’ Pinot Noir Blanc, Brugioni Vineyard, Sonoma Coast $26.99 20. Tinhorn Creek Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC $22.00 21. CedarCreek Pinot Noir Rose, Okanagan Valley BC $18.00 22. Focus Riesling ‘Intrigue Wines’, Okanagan Valley BC $20.00 23. Stoneboat ‘Piano’ Brut, Okanagan Valley BC $23.00 24. Delas Saint-Esprit Cotes-Du-Rhone France $18.99 25. Quails’ Gate Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley $16.99 26. Gazela Rose, Portugal $10.99 27. La Vieille Ferme, Cotes du Ventoux Rose, France $12.99 28. JoieFarm ‘A Noble Blend’, Okanagan Valley BC $24.00 29. Tinhorn Creek Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley BC $18.49 30. St. Hubertus Chasselas, Okanagan Valley BC $19.50 31. Clos du Soleil Grower’s Series Pinot Blanc, Similkameen Valley BC $20.00 32. Balthasar Ress “Green Label’ Riesling, Rheingau Germany $20.00 33. Whitehaven Pinot Noir, Marlborough New Zealand $23.99 34. Roscato Rosso Dolce, Pavia Lombardy Italy $0.00 35. Haywire Gamay Noir, Okanagan Valley BC, 2011 N/A 36. Segura Viudas Brut Reserva, Penedes Spain, NV $16.99 37. Cono Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Gewurztraminer, Bio-Bio Valley Chile, 2012 $10.99 38. Yalumba ‘Y Series’ Viognier, South Australia, 2011 $17.99 39. Gabbiano Pinot Grigio Della Venezie, Veneto Italy, 2011 $12.99 40. Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio Vigneti Delle Dolomiti, Italy $15.99 41. Michel Torino ‘Cuma’ Organic Torrontes, Cafayate Valley, Argentina, 2011 $13.99 Wine list was prepared by www.winediva.ca

[divider] Red Obsession is a hell  of a documentary. Narrated by Oscar-winner Russell Crowe, this stunningly shot and wildly entertaining documentary chronicles the history and changing nature of the French wine industry. For centuries Bordeaux has commanded a mythical status in the world of fine wines as a symbol of wealth, power, and influence. Prices for its prestigious red wines have been breaking records with the emergence of an ever-growing Chinese market that is changing the nature of wine in the 21st century. Featuring interviews with collectors, connoisseurs, and winemakers, the film presents an eye-opening exploration of the complexities and unpredictability of the global market, economic effects, and influence of the voracious wine-obsessed collectors of China. For better or worse, Bordeaux is hitching itself to this new, infinitely wealthy client. Our feature interview is with the Producer/Director Warwick Ross. Backstage at the Rio Theater in Vancouver.  Interviews included in the film include

• Yue Sai Kan – Self-made billionaire, TV host, cosmetic tycoon
• Peter Tseng – World’s largest manufacturer of sex toys
• Richard Shen – Owner of Tesiro Jewelry
• Francis Ford Coppola – Film director & owner, Inglenook
• Michael Parkinson – British Broadcaster
• Robert Parker – Leading international wine critic
• Jancis Robinson – Leading international wine writer and Master of Wine
• Oz Clarke – Leading international wine writer [divider]

Now we’re headed for three stories in The Okanagan  The Family Cipes.

I met Stephen Cipes and 3 of his four sons  Gabe, Ezra and Ari as they passed through Vancouver.  They had much to talk about.. Summerhill Pyramid Winery’s Cipes Rose received a gold medal and was named as a top world wine at the Effervescents du Monde, judged in France Nov. 13 to 15. It was the only North American sparkling wine to place in the international competition. This is a great round table discussion between a founding winery  Father and the Sons he passed his winery on to.    www.summerhill.bc.ca [divider] I love talking to Pam and Mick Luckhurst  of Road 13, just South of Oliver on the Golden Mile.

Golden Mile Cellars was acquired by the Luckhurst Family in the fall of 2003. Along with a great team and winemakers Michael Bartier and now JM Bouchard, they have created a go-to destination and very popular wines. Just like the Cipes, Mick and Pam are now working alongside their son Joe! Also.. in a business that likes to talk without actually saying anything..the Luckhursts give straight up answers..with NO BS. Gotta love that.

http://road13vineyards.com [divider]   The BC Wine Studio is located in Okanagan Falls BC, the “Heart of Wine Country”. They  have a beautiful six-acre vineyard, featuring of some of BC’s oldest Vinifera plantings, a winery and tasting room. They are a small winery known for crafting big wines. The winery is the spiritual home of the Siren’s Call wine project and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Theyre striving to produce some of the most unique hand-crated wines in the Okanagan including Siren’s Call, Hawk’s Hollow, Noble Beast, and Phasion Estates. The team is lead by winemaker Mark Simpson. Mark’s background includes creating and making beer for Molson and Granville island Brewing. Just giving you a heads up that this guy and his facility are someone to keep a close eye on. Good things are coming for all. www.bcwinestudio.ca

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• Ethan Hawke – Actor. Director. Food and Wine Fan
• Chefs David Hawksworth & Suzanne Goin – talk food, books and …food!!
• Nicolo D’Afflito from Frescobaldi
• Matt Sekeres – Team 1040 
• Stefano Chiarlo at the PALAS Cerequio La Morra in Barolo
• Jorge Riccitelli –  (Norton) World Winemaker of the year 2012

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Alexander Payne – The Oscar winning director of Sideways, The Descendants and Nebraska, opening this weekend.
His leading lady –  Will Forte from Saturday Night Live.
The Wine Diva previews the first 50 selections from her Top 100 Wines under $20.00 for 2013. Part One
Carlo Mondavi..Surfer/snowboarder explains how The family lost an Empire and gained a single brilliant wine.
Rocker Sam Roberts explains his love of wine. 
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Carlo Mondavi’s Grandfather was the wine legend Robert Mondavi.
 

There’s no class anywhere that can teach what Robert taught Carlo.
Being around wine was just part of Carlo’s growing years.
Then came the fateful day when the Mondavi Family lost their winery to a corporate Giant.
They immediately  started planning their future. Making a single World Class wine..on a single piece of land.
That wine is Continuum Estate . It’s a brilliant blend of  Cab/Cab Franc/Petit Verdot and Merlot.
Carlo fills us in on how it all went down.
 
http://www.continuumestate.com
 
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The Sam Roberts Band is about to release their next Album Lo-Fantasy Feb 11.
We’ll deal with that fact on Saturdays Mulligan Stew.
 Sam Roberts  is a huge wine fan.

When Jason Priestley and I were shooting HollywoodandVinesTV in Ribera del Duero Spain,
We were deep into the Neo cellar and we find  a barrel signed by Sam Roberts.
I’ve been waiting 5 years to ask him..how that barrel came to be.
Sams parents moved from South Africa to Montreal where Sam was born months later.
He attended McGill and then hustled the music scene through various bands until he found the right song and the right band.
The song was Brother Down and the band became The Sam Roberts Band.
This was fun!!
www.samrobertsband.com
 
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Alexander Payne is a one-of-a-kind screenwriter and director.
The list of films he’s given us should tell you everything you need to know about his taste and smarts.

• Election –  Oscar Nomination for Screenplay. Starred Mathew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon.
• About Schmidt – Jack Nicholson
• Sideways – The best film ever made about wine
• The Descendants –  Won an Oscar for Screenplay. Starred George Clooney.

His latest film Nebraska  comes out Nov 29th in BC,  December 13th in Alberta.
Its shot in black and white and stars Bruce Dern  as grumpy old guy who refuses to believe that a form letter saying he may have won a Million Dollars is not real.
Will Forte from Saturday Night Live plays his son who travels with his Father to watch over him.
It’s certainly going to be nominated for Oscars this year.
Alexander Payne and Will forte guest on this week’s show
www.nebraskamovie.com
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Looking to stock up for the Holidays?
Looking for wine to gift?
The Wine Diva returns with a timely list.
It’s her Annual Top 100 wines (plus 13) Under $20.00
We’ll try to talk about as many of the first 50 as is possible.
The complete list can be found at
www.winediva.ca
www.winescores.ca
 

•  Luigi Bosca Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
• Louis.M.Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California
• Hess Select Chardonnay, Monterey California
• CanTinian Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
• Gray Monk Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
• Quinta do Ameal Branco Seco Vinho Verde, Portugal
• Santa Rita Reserva Pinot Noir, Cassablanca Chile
• Kangarilla Road ‘Hellbent’ South Australia
• De Martino ‘Nuevo Mundo’ Cabernet Sauvignon~Malbec Reserva, Maipo Valley Chile
• Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley Chile
• Domaine Zinck Pinot Blanc, Alsace France
• Navarro Lopez Rojo Granrojo Tempranillo, Castilla Spain
• La Posta ‘Cocina’ Tinto, Mendoza Argentina
• Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Mendoza
• Masi Masianco Delle Venezie, Italy
• Loma Larca ‘Lomas del Valle’ Pinot Noir, Casablanca Chile
• Santa Cristina Toscana, Tuscany Italy
• DeAngelis Prato Grande Chardonnay, Marche Italy
• Norton Reserva Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
• Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia
• Peter Lehmann ‘Layers’, Barossa Valley Australia
• Pascual Toso Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina
• Chateau de Nages ‘Buti Nages’, Costieres de Nimes, Rhone France
• Quarisa ’30 Mile’ Shiraz, Australia
• Wirra Wirra ‘Scrubby Rise Red’ Adelaide South Australia
• La Poderosa Reserva Syrah, Chile
• Township 7 Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley BC
• Bartier Bros. ‘Lone Pine Vineyard’ Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley BC
• Castillo de Monseran Garnacha, Carinena Spain
• Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Chile
• Bartier~Scholefield Rose, Okangan Valley BC
• Castillo de Malunda ‘Punto Y Coma’ Garnacha Vinas Viejas, Calatayud Spain
• Wente ‘Morning Fog’ Chardonnay, Livermore Valley California
• Bodegas San Alejandro ‘Pablo’ Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud Spain
• Dona Paula Estate Torrontes, Cafayate Salta
• Chateau D’Angles ‘La Clape Classique Blanc’, Languedoc France
• Domaine Bousquet Malbec, Tupungato, Mendoza Argentina
• Louis Latour ‘Ardeche’ Chardonnay, Coteaux de l’Ardeche France
• Santa Carolina Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Leyda Chile
• Vina Las Perdices Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina
• Tormaresca ‘Paiara’, Puglia Italy
• Gunderloch’ Fritz’s’ Riesling, Rheinhessen Germany
• Harper’s Trail ‘ Silver Mane Block’ Riesling, British Columbia
• Purato Nero d’Avola, Sicily Italy
• Nathalie Bonhomme ‘el petit bonhomme blanco’, Rueda Spain
• Sperling Vineyards ‘The Market White’, Okanagan Valley BC
• Dominio del Plata ‘Crios’ Torrontes, Argentina
• Edna Valley Vineyard Chardonnay ‘Paragon’, San Luis Obisbo County California
• Chateau de Jau ‘Le Jaja de Jau’ Syrah, Pays D’Oc France
• Poplar Grove Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC

 
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• Bistro Seventeen 89. Seafood and wine pairings
• Brian Skinner  (The Acorn)– BC Gold Medal Plates Champion.
• Wine Diva – Top 100 under $20  Part Tw0
• Chefs David Hawksworth and Suzanne Goin (AOC Cookbook) in a roundtable discussion.   
  

• A Return to La Morra. Piedmont Italy
• Beppi Crosariol and Lucy Waverman from The Globe and Mail. Great new Book!!
• Jorge Riccitelli. Winemaker at Norton. Mendoza Argentina
• Frank Giustra  creates world class olive oil !!