Uncork the Sun, with the Vinstitute Wine School

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From the towns of Oliver and Osoyoos, British Columbia wine country, a podcast about understanding winemaking, grape growing, and wine itself.

  1. 09/07/2021

    Uncork the Sun Ep 18 - Smoke Taint

    In the final episode of Season 2, Moss "clears the air" (hah) regarding the very current and relevant topic of smoke taint. We discuss what smoke taint is, how it can affect grapes and wines, and what winemakers can do about it.

  2. 08/03/2021

    Uncork the Sun Ep 17 - Syrah

    Today Moss dives into Syrah and Syrah alone, looking into the grape's unique personality, history, and role within British Columbia. Also featured are spotlights on two exemplary BC Syrah wines from local Oliver/Osoyoos wineries. Highlights of this episode include Moss repeatedly interrupting himself and becoming disgusted with the word 'typicity.' Gross.

  3. 07/06/2021

    Uncork the Sun Ep 16 - Sheila Whittaker of Nostalgia Wines Inc (formerly Oliver Twist)

    This week, Moss speaks with Sheila Whittaker, the manager of the newly rebranded Nostalgia Wines Inc (formerly known as Oliver Twist). Sheila talks about her work at the winery, how to rebrand an established operation, and the lengths she took to further her own wine education. For his part, Moss interrupts his own question 45 seconds into the interview and takes 11 minutes to return to it. BONUS FEATURE: Moss and Sheila play a game where they try to name a grape variety for each letter of the alphabet. The results are contentious. Nostalgia Wines Inc. 398 Lupine Ln, Oliver, BC V0H 1T1 https://nostalgiawines.ca/

  4. 06/01/2021

    Uncork the Sun Ep 15 - Appellations and GI's

    Wine educator Moss Scheurkogel delves into the wine categorization systems of Appellations and Geographical Indications, both globally and locally in British Columbia. Sound effects are employed.

  5. 05/04/2021

    Uncork the Sun Ep 14 - Gene Covert of Covert Farms Family Estate

    Moss chats with Gene Covert, the owner/operator/winemaker/vineyard manager/animal handler/butcher/handyman/organ donor/stenographer of Covert Farms Family Estate, a business with as much diversity as its owner. The conversation ranges in topics from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the winery tasting room to the process of certifying Organic, but primarily focuses on the merits of regenerative farming and what that means for the vineyard. Covert Farms Family Estate https://www.covertfarms.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/covertfarmsorganics 300 Covert Place  Oliver, BC V0H 1T5 (250) 498-9463  wine@covertfarms.ca

  6. 04/06/2021

    Uncork the Sun Ep 13 - The History of BC Wine

    Back for Season Two after taking the winter off, wine educator Moss Scheurkogel talks about the wineries, people, and geographic conditions that led to the formation of the modern British Columbia wine industry.

  7. 09/25/2020

    Uncork the Sun Ep 12 - Ted Kane of River Stone Estate Winery

    Moss concludes the first season of Uncork the Sun by interviewing River Stone Estate Winery's owner, Ted Kane, about the 2020 harvest, the term 'meritage,' some favourite grapes and some more difficult to control, and more. Thanks to all our listeners, and if you're looking forward to another season of UTS, let Moss know at moss@vinstitute.ca  RIVER STONE ESTATE WINERY 143 Buchanan Dr, Oliver, BC V0H 1T2 www.riverstoneestatewinery.ca www.facebook.com/RiverStoneEstateWinery

    Uncork the Sun Ep 12 - Ted Kane of River Stone Estate Winery

  8. 09/11/2020

    Uncork the Sun Ep 11 - Food and Wine Pairings (with HCM recap)

    Wine educator Moss Scheurkogel recaps the recent Half-Corked Marathon roadshow and uses the opportunity to discuss the basics of food and wine pairing: what to do, and what to avoid. Also featured: probably too much talk about picking berries in the woods, and some definitely-non-copyright-infringing Disney music.

    Uncork the Sun Ep 11 - Food and Wine Pairings (with HCM recap)
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From the towns of Oliver and Osoyoos, British Columbia wine country, a podcast about understanding winemaking, grape growing, and wine itself.

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