Wine Growers BC is excited to partner with the BMO Wine and Spirits Group to create the 2025 BMO North American Wine Market Report. This is a valuable opportunity to elevate the profile of the BC and Canadian wine industry and contribute to critical market insights. Your participation in the winery survey is essential to...
You are invited to provide feedback in one of three sessions regarding proposed updates to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s Minister’s Bylaw Standard on Temporary Farm Worker Housing (TFWH) in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). Context for the sessions: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food (the Ministry) develops Minister’s Bylaw Standards (MBSs) to...
The 2025 Montana’s Brier is coming to Kelowna from February 28 to March 9, bringing visitors from across the country to our beautiful wine region. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the incredible wine and hospitality that make our BC wine region so special. We’re reaching out to learn if your winery will be...
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) is celebrating its 41st anniversary this year, renowned for its unwavering commitment to impartiality. This year's competition is taking place in London, England over two weeks this April. Entries are now open. Key Updates: Shipping Partner: We've returned to Hellmann's for consolidated shipping. Details about shipping samples can be found here....
Early Bird Deadline: March 1, 2025 The 2025 Victoria International Wine Festival has announced the official dates. The festival will take place from October 1 to 7, with the Trade and Grand Tastings happening on October 3 and 4 at the Victoria Conference Centre. Applications are now open for this year’s festival, with a continued...
Showcase your BC Wines at this unique tasting event! The annual SPARK Conference and TIABC’s Tourism Industry Conference have teamed up to co-host a special tasting reception, serving as both the closing event for SPARK and the kickoff for TIABC. This gathering will feature BC and Canadian brands. 📅 Date & Time: March 5, 6:30...
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...
Wine Growers British Columbia is excited to announce that the annual Insight Conference will be held in Penticton, BC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. This year’s conference is designed to offer valuable insights and strategies tailored to BC winery owners, team leaders, and marketing professionals. Highlights will include the BC Wine Industry Recognition Awards luncheon,...
Following a partnership with Wine Growers British Columbia to contribute to the agenda the annual BC Wine Industry Insight Conference, register now for a special WISE workshop in the Okanagan! This half-day workshop will focus on helping tasting room leads and managers use best practices and standards as a blueprint to train their own teams...
