“When the hybrids were gone and vinifera started producing … the government started smiling … and wine-writers started writing things like, ‘It’s OK!’” —John Bremmer
South Okanagan Banée honorees John and Lynn Bremmer don’t hold back as they talk about the birth of the modern BC wine industry:
Topics include: the days of de Chaunac, Chelois, ‘infamous’ Okanagan Riesling, the days of 10 to 12 tons an acre, the origins of many now celebrated vineyards, the first farm winery, the ‘Big Freeze’ of 1979, the planting of Inkameep, the Becker Project, Joe Busnardo’s battle with the government to plant vinifera, Free Trade, the first Okanagan Wine Festival … and much more—including the notion of $100 wines and coming water issues.
This 15-minute must-listen adds up to an amusing but relevant history for anyone interested in BC (and other) wines.
Warning: Punctuated with occasional, loud Hired Belly guffaws.
Looks good! Did you just start this or has it been going for a while? Is this what you have been working on? I especially like you stirring up the ca-ca with the Golden Mile Appellation. I’ve been taking arrows out of my back for weeks now!!!
Anyway, looks good
Sandra