This is second part of BC Wine Lover's interview with Tom Doughty of Campagnolo Wine Bar. Tom makes his own wine, Montague Cellars, and he describes his Three Barrel Merlot which he produces with watchful support of Ian Sutherland (Poplar Grove, Monster Vineyards). He describes a tight knit community of winemakers in the Okanagan, and sommeliers working in restaurants on the coast.
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.
