BC Wine Lover will be taking time to taste the treats of the south Okanagan over the weekend. We’re calling it our “Southern Exposure.” Not sure how much access to wireless internet we’ll get in Osoyoos, but we’ll do our best to write about the highlights of our trip.
As you’ll be able to tell by browsing bcwinelover.ca, we’re in our early stages with this site. We’ll appreciate hearing your comments about the site.
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Mike Klassen is a Vancouver city councillor, communications professional, and long-time advocate for British Columbia’s wine industry. He co‑founded BC Wine Lover in 2007 with his wife Stacey, sharing stories from their travels through the province’s wine regions and spotlighting the people and places that make B.C. wine distinctive.
In 2015, Mike led the BC Wine Appellation Task Group, guiding a province‑wide consultation that produced recommendations—later endorsed by industry plebiscite—that strengthened B.C.’s appellation standards and helped establish today’s sub‑GIs.
His writing has appeared in the Vancouver Sun, Huffington Post, and Daily Hive, blending history, policy insight, and personal experience. Alongside his work on Vancouver City Council, Mike continues to explore vineyards across the province, champion local producers, and celebrate the evolving culture of B.C. wine.
