Regulatory Roadmap for Importing Grapes by British Columbia Wineries: First Mover Experiences  

DATE: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

TIME: 9:30 – 11:00 am PDT / 12:30 am – 2:00 pm EDT (90 minutes)

COST:

• Complimentary for AIDV members
• C$25 + tax per person for non-members

ATTENDANCE: Access link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar

AIDV Canada, with support from AIDV’s U.S. Section, is pleased to present our Fall 2024 webinar offering the account of first movers in British Columbia and Washington State, with a focus on the regulatory and business process of importing grapes or juice. Their experiences to date can offer a roadmap for winery and vineyard operators and their advisors on both sides of the Canada – U.S. border. Such a roadmap may be adapted for future cross-border (bi-direction) sale of grapes or juice between North American wine regions.

SPEAKERS:

• Ron Kubek, COwner, Lightning Rock Winery, Summerland, B.C.
• Craig Pacheco, Founder, Vin-Star Consulting, Seattle, Washington
• Megan O’Neill, Associate, Farris LLP, Vancouver, B.C.
• Colleen Frei, Executive Director, Washington Winegrowers, Cashmere, WA
• Laurie Macdonald, Executive Director, Ontario Wine Appellation Authority, Toronto, ON
• Moderator: Karen Graham, Principal, WineDrops & Vice President, AIDV Canada

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