B.C. Food And Wine Radio: Apr 22, 2026

This week's podcast spotlights Jessica Dolan, General Manager of Balcomo Ramada Penticton, our new Hotel Partner in Penticton. Jessica joins us to discuss booking now for the busy season ahead and to introduce the many reasons Balcomo is your perfect place to stay when visiting South Okanagan wine country. Charles Bouthillier, Managing Director, North America at Famille Gassier, joins us to talk about the Southern Rhone and a special red wine they call Halos of Jupiter. We recall a chat with World wine legend Peter Gago, Chief Winemaker at Penfolds, about the iconic red wine brand Grange. Finally, Dan Bain, Chef at The Restaurant at Unsworth Vineyards in the Cowichan Valley, talks about what to expect this season, as the newly renovated restaurant is set to open near the end of June.