This week's podcast explores the renowned Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Italy, with a particular focus on the village of San Felice, known for its scenic vineyards. The episode includes insights from Leonardo Bellaccini, Head Winemaker and Technical Director at San Felice Estates, who discusses two notable wines: the San Felice Vermentino IGT Toscana 2024 and Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021. We then head to B.C.'s Similkameen Valley, where Corcelettes Estate Winery Managing Partner, Charlie Baesslar, comments on the state of affairs across the valley and updates us on some current releases, how to navigate the upcoming holiday visiting hours, and ordering wine in time for the big day. A bit further east, Matt Kenyon, Founder of District Wine Village in Oliver, offers updates on festive activities at the village, including the chance to ice skate and check out the holiday lights with kids. Finally, Sandy Leier, Winemaker at Laughing Stock Vineyards—the recipient of the 2025 Wine Align National Wine Awards Top Performing Small Winery of the Year award shares some current recommended selections from the Naramata Bench suitable for the holiday table.

<p>This week's podcast explores the renowned Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Italy, with a particular focus on the village of San Felice, known for its scenic vineyards. The episode includes insights from Leonardo Bellaccini, Head Winemaker and Technical Director at San Felice Estates, who discusses two notable wines: the San Felice Vermentino IGT Toscana 2024 and Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021. We then head to B.C.'s Similkameen Valley, where Corcelettes Estate Winery Managing Partner, Charlie Baesslar, comments on the state of affairs across the valley and updates us on some current releases, how to navigate the upcoming holiday visiting hours, and ordering wine in time for the big day. A bit further east, Matt Kenyon, Founder of District Wine Village in Oliver, offers updates on festive activities at the village, including the chance to ice skate and check out the holiday lights with kids. Finally, Sandy Leier, Winemaker at Laughing Stock Vineyards&mdash;the recipient of the 2025 Wine Align National Wine Awards Top Performing Small Winery of the Year award shares some current recommended selections from the Naramata Bench suitable for the holiday table.</p>

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