Tasting Group – Aged Gamay

Wayne Meadows is one of the founding members of our tasting group, which began in 1978.  Besides being a renowned winemaker, he is very organized and plans his September tastings several years ahead of time, so it was no surprise to find out that this year’s tasting was ‘Aged BC Gamay’ wines. Those who are … Read more

Winemaker’s Thoughts on BC Harvest 2020

With thanks to Julian Park, BC Wine Trends for sharing this article. The 2020 harvest in British Columbia was a replay of 2019. With another February freeze causing bud damage and low yields. A very early October cold snap and snowfall caused harvest challenges. When the crush was completed, and although the yields were down … Read more

#LetsGetVirtual At Home With Mijune Pak: Wine Wednesdays June 3rd Finale!

The Grand Finale of the first series of three Episodes took place on Wednesday, June 3rd. If you missed it just head over to @mijunepak on Instagram. Each episode was a lot of fun to watch and at the same time learn a little bit more about wine from some local sommeliers. On June 3rd … Read more

Foch Sho Come join Melissa & Myself for Dinner, Dessert and Foch

Foch is a French hybrid developed by Eugene Kuhlmann about one hundred years ago.  It was named for a World War One French hero, Marshall (Marechal) Ferdinand Foch.

Winemaker’s Thoughts on BC Harvest 2019 – Guest Post from Julian Park

Yields were down but the quality of the fruit was excellent. The winemakers expect 2019 to produce delicious lower alcohol, bright acidity wines. This first article highlights the harvest for the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap Regions of British Columbia.

Chefs’ Table Society of BC hosts Wild Salmon Celebration August 25

2nd annual soirée deliciously celebrates the seasonal catch It’s that beautiful midsummer time of year in BC when seasonal ingredients like peaches and tomatoes shine on our plates, and wild sockeye salmon makes its seasonal run.   On Saturday, August 25, 2018, join the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia and the BC Salmon Marketing Council from 6:30pm-9pm, for … Read more

BC Wine Institute welcomes new Board of Directors and awards industry leaders at its 2018 Annual General Meeting

  Following another successful Annual General Meeting (July 10, 2018 at the Delta Hotel, Kelowna), that brought together winery owners from across BC, the BC Wine Institute (BCWI) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors. Nine voting BCWI Directors represent all British Columbia wineries. Newly elected or re-elected members of the Board of … Read more

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