Wine Growers British Columbia

If US products return, don’t do it at the expense of BC products or jobs

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If US products return, don’t do it at the expense of BC products or jobs Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) is calling on the Province to ensure that any return of US alcohol to BC Liquor Store shelves does not come at the expense of British Columbia products or BC jobs. “If US products have … Read more

Raise a Glass to Summerland: BC Wine and Hospitality Industry Set to Turn Local Love into Action

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British Columbians looking for a way to show their love for Summerland have a simple and delicious option: choose a bottle of Summerland wine. Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC), together with the BC Restaurants & Foodservices Association (BCRFA), Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE) and Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive Association is encouraging restaurants, retailers and wine lovers … Read more

Adega on 45th: Portuguese Spirit in Canada’s Desert Wine Country

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At the foot of Anarchist Mountain in Osoyoos, just minutes from the Canada–U.S. border, sits Adega on 45th. Adega is the Portuguese word for a wine cellar or winery, an appropriate name for a winery that proudly celebrates its heritage while producing distinctly Okanagan wines. Many visitors drive past Adega on their way to Nk’Mip … Read more

Premiers Open the Door to Direct Wine Sales

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Premiers Open the Door to Direct Wine Sales. Now Governments Must Finish the Job Wine Growers BC welcomes national framework but says true free trade requires simple consumer access without new markups, fees, or red tape. Wine Growers British Columbia welcomes the agreement reached by nine provincial Premiers to expand direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across Canada, … Read more

WINES OF BC INVITES THE WORLD TO EXPERIENCE BRITISH COLUMBIA BEYOND THE STADIUM

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Wines of BC wants this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ crowds thinking beyond stadiums and sports bars and into some of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth. From vineyard patios overlooking sun-soaked valleys to lakeside watch parties and weekend wine country escapes, This Is Our BC is a province-wide celebration of everything that makes British … Read more

THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO SUPPORT LOCAL WINE

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THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO SUPPORT LOCAL: BC’S STANDOUT 2025 VINTAGE HAS ARRIVED After years of headlines dominated by freezes, wildfires, and short harvests, BC wine has a different story to tell in 2025: one of recovery, resilience, and exceptional quality. According to Wine Growers British Columbia’s (WGBC) newly released 2025 Vintage Report, authored by … Read more

BC’S TOP 50 WINES ANNOUNCED

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Wine Growers British Columbia and Okanagan Wine Festival Society are proud to announce the 2026 BC’s Top 50 Wines, recognizing the depth, quality, and diversity of British Columbia’s wine industry. Selected through a blind tasting process held in Kelowna last week, this year’s Top 50 highlights the strength of BC winemaking across regions, varietals, and … Read more

ALBERTA WINE TAX DRIVES UP PRICES

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ALBERTA WINE TAX DRIVES UP PRICES FOR CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES, UNDERMINES INTERPROVINCIAL TRADE A coalition of industry associations representing Canadian wineries, restaurants, import agents, and Alberta retail and hospitality businesses are calling on the Government of Alberta to repeal its unfair and damaging ad valorem tax on wine. Implemented in 2025 without industry consultation, Alberta’s … Read more

WINE GROWERS BC ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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The Wine Growers British Columbia Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Guignard as the organization’s next CEO, effective April 28, 2025. Guignard brings over a decade of leadership experience from his 11-year tenure as Executive Director of BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), where he successfully championed the interests … Read more