David Sanders is Riedel Glass' sales representative here in BC and neighbouring Alberta. Many wine drinkers know that Riedel make the most beautiful, unique and functional stemware on the planet.
I've tipped a few glasses of wine with David, and when we're pouring into Riedel glasses it's always a special experience. We've done a series of glass demos with Dave (link to this clip at our YouTube Channel), and we'll continue to feature them here on BCWineLover.com.
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.
