Our Similkameen tour: the day in tweets

Stacey and I covered more ground than we anticipated. We visited a bunch of Similkameen Valley wineries for the first time, and ended the day with a fantastic dinner at Benja Thai. We recorded our steps on Twitter today—so why not share it here as well? A special thank you to Kim Lawton of the Similkameen Wineries Association for her helpful suggestions and connections to some of our great stops. To our friends at Orofino Winery – we know you were hosting a winemaker’s dinner, and we look forward to seeing you next time around.

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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.