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Vancouver Overcast with Mike KlassenAuthor: Mike Klassen
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Vancouver Overcast (Episode 24): Harry Hertscheg on Wine, Culture, and the Vancouver International Wine Festival
Episode 24
Friday, 6 March, 2026
With the 47th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival taking place March 7–14, 2026 and spotlighting France, Councillor Mike Klassen sits down with festival Executive Director Harry Hertscheg for a wide-ranging conversation about wine, culture, and the institutions that bring people together.Harry has led the Vancouver International Wine Festival for nearly 25 years, helping grow it into Canada’s premier wine event and one of the world’s leading international wine festivals. But his career spans far beyond wine, including leadership roles across Vancouver’s arts and cultural community—from CiTR 101.9 FM to the Vancouver East Cultural Centre and the Vancouver Fringe Festival.In this episode, Mike and Harry discuss:What it takes to steward a major international festival for more than two decadesWhy France remains central to the global wine conversationHow shifting consumer habits, and new beverage trends are reshaping the wine industryThe growth of low- and no-alcohol beveragesVancouver’s unique role as an international wine and hospitality hubWhy wine, food, and cultural events are essential to the life of a cityFrom vineyard stewardship to the evolving tastes of new generations, this episode explores how wine connects agriculture, culture, hospitality, and community.🍷 Whether you’re a casual wine drinker or a devoted enthusiast, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at the stories, people, and places behind the glass.
