Cokie and her wine related video content has gained a huge following on YouTube and Instagram, as she shares her passion, energy, and knowledge of wine. 

Cokie is a WSET Diploma graduate, who juggles university life with representing trade bodies for wine missions in areas such as Niagara, USA and Europe. We dive into a variety of topics, including her introduction into wine through some mutual SOMM friends, getting stuck while driving through vineyards, the French and their obsessive lunch schedule and a lot more. 

Get ready for a fun conversation with some laughs.

Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!

Follow Cokie here!!

https://www.instagram.com/cokiesworldofwine/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1pkq9GdWVG2k4qmN-51Iw

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While travelling through France this summer, we managed to be staying about 30 minutes away from Chateau Canet in the Languedoc region, and I got time to spend sampling some wines and recording an episode with Charlotte Lemstra-Bake.

Charlotte comes from a family of winemakers, as both her father and brother also have their own labels within their stable of wines. 

Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!

Follow Chateau Canet here!!

https://www.instagram.com/chateaucanet/

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All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-

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Always a favourite on our show, we get to chat again with Brenna Quigley. Brenna is a geologist with a focus on wine, wine regions and terroir. She also has a wonderfully informative podcast of her own, currently focusing on France, specifically Cote D'Or, with a highlight on my favourite, Burgundy.

She brings a high level of detail to her episodes, and really digs deep.

Get it?? She's a geologist... come on!!! That's good stuff!!    

Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!

Follow Brenna here!!

https://www.instagram.com/roadsideterroir/

Listen to her podcast here!!

https://www.roadsideterroir.com/podcast

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All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-

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An impromptu chat with Laurie Horvath, owner of The One Sixty Wine Bar .

A sneak peek into the cozy little wine bar opening in Port Moody. Join us as we discuss how this dream turned into a reality. Laurie and her partner in crime Adam turned a chance walk into this opportunity to own a wine bar in the new 50 Electronic Avenue condo complex.

Chatting inside, this place feels like it has been open for years.

We also talk about how Laurie got into wine, her love of wine, travels through Italy, and how she has taken this love and brought that passion into this project.

Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!

Follow The One Sixty here!!

https://www.instagram.com/theonesixtyportmoody/

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Another impromptu BBQ Sessions.

A quick birthday dinner allowed for some BBQ'ing with the usual suspects. Join Darryl and I for a quick chat as we have a glass of wine and cook up some steak and salmon.

We also talk about planning our upcoming trip this summer to head back to France. 

Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!

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An impromptu BBQ Sessions.

Christmas time saw a chance for some BBQing with the usual suspects. Join Darryl and Travis and I for a quick chat as we have a glass of wine and cook some ribs.

We also talk about a Burgundian road trip through Pommard. 

Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!

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Join our conversation with Trini, the owner of Gracianna. He managed to sneak away from harvest for a few minutes while we did a tasting to talk about the history behind the Gracianna name and label. We spent a few minutes chatting about this recent harvest and their award winning pinot.

Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!

Check them out when you are in Sonoma!

https://www.gracianna.com/

Gracianna Winery and their Instagram content can be found here-

https://www.instagram.com/graciannawinery/

Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-

  https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/

Special Thanks to Matt for the use of the photo of Trini, check him out here-

https://www.instagram.com/brizadle/

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Join our conversation with two veterans of the hospitality industry as we discuss BC and Ontario Wines, the service industry, and their move to Ontario to start using their decades of knowledge to share and grow future generations in the industry.

We talk about all the things going on in their lives, and there is always plenty. From their own projects, consulting, and their hospitality training, we dive deep into all areas.

Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!

Info related to Christopher and Edwyn's restaurant leadership training program-

RL101 Instagram-

https://www.instagram.com/restaurantleadershiprl101/

Edwyn's site

http://ultrateamdev.ca/

Christopher's site

http://tmg-hospitality.ca/

Christoper and Edwyn's Instagram content can be found here-

https://www.instagram.com/ultrateamdev/

https://www.instagram.com/tmgthemcfaddengroup/

Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-

  https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/

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Long time friend of the show and friend of the vine Katie Truscott and I sit down at Kitsch Wines as she pours me some of the lovely Kitsch Wines lineup. 

We talk about all the things going on in her life, and there is always plenty. From her work at Kitsch Wines, her work for the Naramata Bench Winery Association, and the recent acquisition of 1 Mill Road Winery with her boyfriend Ben Bryant, there is always something going on in Katie's world.

We talk, we reminisce, and we drink pinot, of course.  

Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!

Article on Katie and Ben's winery acquisition-

https://myvancity.ca/2022/08/04/one-of-canadas-most-coveted-niche-wineries-changes-hands-in-an-exciting-transition/

1 Mill Road-

https://www.1millroad.ca/

Kitsch Wines-

Katie and her Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/katies.wine.life/

Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-

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Long time friend of the show and friend of the vine Grayson Riordon and I sit down at Black Swift Vineyards as he pours me some of the latest offerings from his bevy of beauties. 

Located in West Kelowna under the Jason Parkes Customs stable of wineries, Grayson pours and talks, I drink and listen. It's a beautiful combination. 

Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!

Black Swift Vineyards-

Grayson and his Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/graysonriordon/

Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-

  https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/

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Join us as we discuss how Chuck got his start into wine, including some of his earliest mentors. We also discuss the Southern wine culture, the wine scene in Mississippi and some in depth discussion into the representation of women, minorities and colour in wine. We also touch on an initiative called The Southern Sommelier Collective.  

Chuck Nix, CSW is a rising star sommelier in the Southern wine scene. Chuck can be found in Jackson, Miss. at Bravo Italian Restaurant, where he curates their wine list and hosts amazing wine dinners and educational sessions. They can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/bravobuzz/

Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!

The Southern Sommelier Collective referenced in this episode can be found here-

https://southern-sommelier-collective.raisely.com/

Chuck's Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/beardedwineaux/

Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-

  https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/

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