Wines from the America's Decanter Tasting Panel request: Criteria for entry Sparkling wine from any recognized appellation May be either vintage or non-vintage. Red, White and/or Rose are accepted Must be produced according to the Traditional or Ancestral methods of sparkling winemaking (i.e. secondary fermentation in bottle or a single fermentation in bottle) Must be...
A deeper dive into BC wine. This course will give you more comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the regions, sub-regions, soils and wine laws that affect the production of BC wine. Level Two explores the BC wine industry in greater depth and incorporates international context and a wine tasting component to better understand where BC...
In response to industry feedback, the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) introduced changes on April 5 for Manufacturer licensees. These included changes to sales in a picnic area, mobile sales from an on-site store, guided tours and sampling. Please review the changes: Bulletin 24-02: Sales in a manufacturer picnic area > Bulletin 24-03: Update...
Dear Alumni & Friends, Join Niagara College President Sean Kennedy for an exclusive alumni gathering. Prepare to engage in vibrant conversations, celebrate achievements, and foster new connections within the grape and wine community. You won’t want to miss this enriching evening featuring proud alumnus and award-winning Professor Gavin Robertson who will kick off the event...
Entries for the 2024 Alberta Beverage Awards are now open. Entries are open to any wine available in Alberta either DTC or through Connect, with results to entrants early August, and complete results published in Culinaire Magazine in October. Wine Entries | For sample purposes, we require three bottles (750 ml or equivalent volume) of...
August is rosé month at Save-On-Foods (SOF). Wine Growers BC and SOF will be promoting BC rosé wines all month long. Join us in elevating Rosé Wine Month to maximize the impact on new and existing BC wine consumers. We invite you to support this in-store initiative through active promotion of your rosés on SOF...
An overview of paperwork needed to import grapes into BC from Washington state and a Q&A session with CFIA staff Join industry colleagues and association representatives for this informative session on navigating administrative requirements for importing grapes from the USA into Canada. Representatives from the CFIA and CBSA will be on hand to share regulatory...
Fall 2024 AIDV Canada Webinar Registration 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...
🍇SWIRL Around BC Wine Expo🍇 TRADE AND MEDIA TASTING EVENT Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver Join us for an exclusive BC wine expo - a full day celebration of BC wine. Engage in VIP trade and media seminars, explore specialized varietal showcases, and enjoy a walkaround tasting of the...
