wineries

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

Choose Summerland: Community Calls on British Columbians for Support

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Choose Summerland: Community Calls on British Columbians for Support During Bald Range Wildfire Purchasing local products, sharing Summerland businesses, and planning a future visit are meaningful ways to support the community As the Bald Range wildfire continues to impact Summerland and surrounding areas, people across British Columbia have been asking a simple question: How can … Read more

After years of wrong turns, Bottleneck Drive unveils new wayfinding system

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BOTTLENECK DRIVE ROLLS OUT NEW WAYFINDING SYSTEM TO IMPROVE VISITOR NAVIGATION ACROSS SUMMERLAND New signage strengthens visitor confidence and supports exploration across the agricultural destination Visitors touring Summerland’s wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries this season will  experience a clearer, more confident journey thanks to a new   wayfinding signage system developed by Bottleneck Drive in  partnership with the … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE Spain’s DOs: Why Spain Has So Many Wine Regions?

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Spain’s DOs: Why Spain Has So Many Wine Regions? In Spanish wine, place often comes before country. Rioja, Rías Baixas, Ribera del Duero, and Jerez appear first. Those names belong to a legal system. In Spain, the most familiar unit in that system is the DO, short for Denominación de Origen. A DO ties a … Read more

BC GOVERNMENT PROCLAIMS APRIL AS BC WINE MONTH

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BC GOVERNMENT PROCLAIMS APRIL AS BC WINE MONTH – TIME TO SIP, EXPLORE & DISCOVER LOCAL Province-wide celebration invites British Columbians to sip local, explore wine country, and support BC’s wineries. The Government of British Columbia has officially proclaimed April as BC Wine Month, recognizing the industry’s vital contribution to the province’s economy, tourism, and … Read more

Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country pairs with Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions for a night of Excellence

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Usually I like to dine twice at any restaurant before I write a review, but often this is not possible. This time it was my second time reviewing Ugly Duckling. The first time I had the honour of reviewing the exclusive L’Abattoir x | Ugly Duckling | Gastown Meets Chinatown last November. Two champions of … 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

The First Mediterranean Wine Symposium Establishes the Mediterranean as a Unique “Wine-making Region”

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The congress held in Perelada highlighted the richness and diversity.

🍷 Top Drop Returns May 2025 w/ Fresh Slate of Int’l Wineries!

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$20 EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT RUNS UNTIL FEBRUARY 28!