Travel Now to the Thompson Okanagan – On Us! ~ Regional Tourism Contest Features $10,000 Cash Travel Incentive and Prizes
The Travel NOW to the Thompson Okanagan – On Us contest really delivers.
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WINE GROWERS BRITISH COLUMBIA RELEASES ANNUAL VINTAGE REPORT
Wine Growers British Columbia releases its annual Vintage Report.
Where is BC’s newest Sub GI?
The Cowichan Valley is being recognized as a new sub-geographical indication (sub-GI), an official and protected term under B.C. law used to help consumers identify B.C. wines’ origins.
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.
British Columbia New GIs and Sub-GIs
Wines of British Columbia hosted a Fall Release Tasting – COLOUR for trade, hospitality and media giving us an opportunity to taste BCVQA (Vintner’s Quality Alliance) wines. This designation tells the consumer/wine drinker they are enjoying a wine made solely from BC grapes. A seminar on the Geographical Indications (GI) of British Columbia was presented … Read more
Garagiste North – Sperling Vineyard Kelowna
It was with a touch of nostalgia that I participated in Garagiste North this year. The first time I attended this wine festival was at Kelowna’s Laurel Packinghouse in 2015, just as I was starting the BC Wine Trends blog. That weekend I started friendships with some passionate BC winemakers that actively support my blogging … Read more
The Best of BC Wine Country Awards are back – vote for your ‘Best of’ with Wines of British Columbia!
The Best of BC Wine Country Awards are back – a crowd-sourced online survey curated by the BC Wine Institute launches today inviting the public to vote on their favourite BC wine experiences from specific “Best of” categories related to BC wine and food tourism. From Monday, July 23 through August 17, the Best of … Read more