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SavorNW Wine Awards Entries Open
Our 2022 Competition The SavorNW Wine Awards is open to all types of wines made or produced in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia. A producer can enter as many wines as desired, as long as each product entered is either currently available for retail sale, or scheduled for release in commercial quantities to the public during 2022. All wines must be vinified and bottled by a licensed and bonded winery and must be produced from 100 percent grapes…
Equity in Wine Leadership Program
Vinica Education Society's 2020 training program for aspiring BIPOC wine professionals launched new leaders into the BC wine industry. The 12 week comprehensive leadership program provided wine industry free training for 21 BIPOC British Columbians in January-April 2021 with funding provided by the Government of B.C. Program participants had the opportunity to complete the globally recognized Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) levels 2 and 3, as well as the BC Wine Ambassador program levels 1 and 2 from Wine…
International Wine Challenge (IWC)
In its 38th year, the International Wine Challenge (IWC) is accepted as the world’s most rigorous, impartial and influential annual wine competition. There is one annual tasting for the International Wine Challenge (IWC). This will take place in April every year. The rigorous IWC judging process assesses every wine ‘blind’ and judges each for its faithfulness to style, region and vintage. Each IWC medal-winning wine will be tasted on at least three separate occasions by a minimum of 2 panels…
Water Rights Zoom Seminar
Fortify’s upcoming (free!) winter webinar focuses on water rights for wine growers. Details are as follows WHEN: Thursday, January 27th at 2pm via Zoom. REGISTER TOPIC: The risk of serious drought is of increasing concern to wine growers; yet most of us do not understand how water rights will be allocated and rationed under the new Water Sustainability Act. A panel of experts will discuss your rights to water for irrigation and how they are being impacted by the implementation…
Sustainable Winegrowing BC – 1st Certification Essentials Workshop
In accordance with Advancing Sustainability as a key pillar in the Wine BC 2030 plan, WGBC actively supports the Sustainable Winegrowing British Columbia (SWBC) certification process. SWBC connects your business with leading practices for people, planet, and prosperity through mechanisms customized to accommodate the characteristics and needs of the wine industry of British Columbia. If you are interested in certifying your vineyard, winery, or both with SWBC, make sure to register for one of the upcoming virtual workshops now. REGISTER NOW
SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING BC – 2nd CERTIFICATION ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP
In accordance with Advancing Sustainability as a key pillar in the Wine BC 2030 plan, WGBC actively supports the Sustainable Winegrowing British Columbia (SWBC) certification process. SWBC connects your business with leading practices for people, planet, and prosperity through mechanisms customized to accommodate the characteristics and needs of the wine industry of British Columbia. If you are interested in certifying your vineyard, winery, or both with SWBC, make sure to register for one of the upcoming virtual workshops now. REGISTER NOW
WGBC Excise Tax Webinar
Preliminary Agenda: 10:00AM Introduction: Miles Prodan, President & CEO, Wine Growers BC 10:05AM Dan Paszkowski, President and Chief Executive Officer Dan has been with Wine Growers of Canada (WGC) since January 2006. Well-known and respected in federal circles, Dan has extensive experience in senior roles in government relations, policy and politics for 30 years. Throughout his career, Dan has led major advocacy campaigns and built alliances on key policy issues. Dan's been instrumental in the development of industry's proposed Wine…
SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING BC – 3rd CERTIFICATION ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP
In accordance with Advancing Sustainability as a key pillar in the Wine BC 2030 plan, WGBC actively supports the Sustainable Winegrowing British Columbia (SWBC) certification process. SWBC connects your business with leading practices for people, planet, and prosperity through mechanisms customized to accommodate the characteristics and needs of the wine industry of British Columbia. If you are interested in certifying your vineyard, winery, or both with SWBC, make sure to register for one of the upcoming virtual workshops now. REGISTER NOW
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY
In lead up to International Women’s Day and throughout the month of March, Wines of British Columbia will be promoting the many contributions of talented females across our industry and BC's nine wine regions. You can add your voice and join our campaign by: 1. SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS Sending us photos of inspiring females working in the BC Wine industry, so we can add them to our social media – and promote them! Please include name, title and winery associated.…
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To display your wine industry event on our event calendar, please contact Ainsley to receive our online Event Submission form. Industry events published on our site are intended for industry personnel. All events must have a BC wine component to be eligible for inclusion.
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