Summary: <a class="a2a_button_facebook a2a_counter" href="http://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Ftastingroomradio.com%2Fnovember-12th-2016%2F&linkname=November%2012th%2C%202016" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="http://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Ftastingroomradio.com%2Fnovember-12th-2016%2F&linkname=November%2012th%2C%202016" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=http%3A%2F%2Ftastingroomradio.com%2Fnovember-12th-2016%2F&title=November%2012th%2C%202016"></a><br> DJ Kearney –wine educator and expert – presents The Advent Wine Calendar<br> Two reports from The Wine Diva and Samantha Rahn (Araxi) on Cornucopia, this weekend’s Whistler Wine Festival.<br> Savio Volpe celebrates EnRoute Award and raises $ for Italian Earthquake Communities.<br> Jean Claude Mas on the wines of Domaines Paul Mas. <br> <br> THE SHOW <br> <br> Paul Grunberg – Co-Owner of Savio Volpe (and l’Abattoir) <br> <br> We start this week’s Tasting Room Radio with Paul Grunberg Co-Owner of Savio Volpe, the wildly successful Italian Restaurant in The Frazer Hood Vancouver.<br> From the some of the same team that created L ‘Abattoir in Gastown.<br> They have just been awarded a Top 10 placing in the 2016 Air Canada EnRoute Magazine Best New Restaurants in Canada.<br> Savio has also decided next Tuesday Nov 15th to raise funds for devastated towns in Italy from the recent Earthquakes by serving a special pasta dish on the night.<br> AND they celebrate being open and very busy for one full year.<br> Paul graciously fills us in on everything that’s going on.<br> <a href="http://www.saviovolpe.com">www.saviovolpe.com</a><br> DJ Kearney – Wine Director at New District <br> <br> – <a href="https://newdistrict.ca/">New District</a>, an innovative B.C.-based online wine marketplace, has released a limited number of their wildly successful Wine Advent Calendars for the 2016 holiday season. Boasting 25 diverse bottles, wrapped and numbered for each day in December leading up to Christmas, the curated pack includes bottles valued up to $100 each. All Wine Advent Calendars purchased by November 20 are guaranteed to be delivered by December 1.<br> <br> Last year, the Wine Advent Calendar sold out in only five days. Each bottle is hand-picked by New District’s Wine Director, and one of B.C.’s top wine authorities, DJ Kearney – ensuring that each package contains a unique wine experience. Beautifully wrapped in tissue, the 25 bottles come nestled in an elegant wooden case. Beginning December 1, New District will release a daily video (<a href="http://www.newdistrict.ca">newdistrict.ca</a>) unveiling that day’s wine selection.<br> By the time we get this story on the air, this amazingly successful wine calendar may be sold out..I believe that much of the popularity is because the wines are chosen by our highly respected guest DJ Kearney.<br> update: The Advent calendar is sold out… BUT if you call 604 229-3663 , they can create custom wine advent calendars, more info at the website…. Have fun!<br> The info and number can also be found at <br> <a href="http://www.newdistrict.ca">www.newdistrict.ca</a><br> <br> Deanna van Mulligen – The Wine Diva<br> Samantha Rahn – Wine Director at Araxi Whistler<br> <br> Cornucopia is the True North of food & drink festivals<br><br> This weekend and next , Cornucopia celebrates 20 years<br> Cornucopia shines a light on the chefs, vintners, brewers and distillers of BC. We’re talking grapes, hops, the fruits of the sea and the soil.<br><br> Winery dinners, grand tastings, culinary demonstrations and events,
