
Navigating BC’s Vintage 2024 Webinar and Panel Discussion
March 6, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Date: March 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 to 2:15 PM
Moderator: Kurtis Kolt
Join Wine Growers BC for an insightful webinar moderated by Vancouver Sommelier Kurtis Kolt, featuring a panel of BC wineries.
This session will provide key insights into the evolving BC wine industry, focusing on the 2024 Vintage, including an update on the current state of the industry, expectations for the upcoming ‘Crafted in BC’ wines and the availability of 100% BC wines. The webinar will address key topics to help retailers, restaurateurs, and industry professionals navigate the changing BC wine landscape and effectively share the story behind the 2024 vintage.
Key Topics:
- WGBC’s Crafted in BC Toolkit – Overview
- State of the Industry: Where We Stand Today
- What to Expect from the 2024 Vintage
- Telling the Story of Crafted in BC Wines
- Q&A Session
Panelists:
- Charlie Baesslar, Corcelettes Winery
- David Paterson, Tantalus Vineyards
- Derek Kontkanen, Arterra Wines
- Lauren Skinner, Painted Rock Estate Winery
- Michael Bartier, Bartier Bros.
- Severine Pinte, Le Vieux Pin / LaStella
This webinar is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the BC wine industry, offering resources and first-hand insights from the wineries for supporting and promoting BC wines.