Thank you for your interest in full membership with Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC). For more than 30
years, WGBC has been the leading voice of British Columbia’s certified 100% BC grape wine working on behalf of our membership through advocacy, marketing and communications.
To further understand how Wine Growers British Columbia will work for your business, you can review the below documents detailing our efforts over our last fiscal year, our current objectives, and our long term guiding strategy, and our member exclusive programs:
Fiscal 2022 Annual Report
Fiscal 2023 Operational Plan
Wine BC 2030 Long-Term Strategic Plan
Member Benefits Booklet
Choosing membership in BC’s leading wine trade association is good for the industry and good for your business. If you have any questions, our Communications Manager Kelly Josephson would be happy to hear from you at kjosephson@winebc.com or 250.869.2476.
Fill out the full member application below. Fill in your business details and follow the instructions to issue payment for a one-time enrollment fee. You will need your BCLDB supplier number and Winery Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Brand Winery License Number. Please note, membership (in good standing) with the BC Wine Authority is a requirement for full membership with WGBC.
How much does full membership cost?
Full member wineries for WGBC are subject to a one-time enrollment fee of $105.00 at time of application. Member dues are then invoiced quarterly and based on the volume of wine with 100% BC grape content your winery sells in BC. The commission is $0.10* per litre, with an annual minimum of $100. For example if you sell 2,000 litres/year (222 cases), your annual member dues will be $200 invoiced quarterly.
*Important Note: the Fiscal 2023 Budget includes a one-time reduction in quarterly member dues from $0.10/litre to $0.05/litre. April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023.
How long does it take to get my wines into Wines of BC stores?
Wines of BC store licenses carry wines exclusively from the list of WGBC members. Once you submit your application for membership, your status as a member is pending approval from the WGBC Board of Directors which meets quarterly (approx. June, September, December, and March). When your membership is officially approved you will be contacted by WGBC with information on selling your wines to Wines of BC stores, and those stores will also be notified of your full membership status.
Do I have to be a member of the BC Wine Authority to join?
In order to become a full member with Wine Growers British Columbia, your winery business must also be a member in good standing with the BC Wine Authority. Find out more about joining the BCWA here. If you do not intend to join the BCWA, you can still explore associate membership with us here.
What are the benefits of becoming a full member?
Wine Growers British Columbia represents the interest of our full members who are producers of 100% BC grape wine via our marketing, communications and advocacy efforts. We have many member-exclusive benefits which can be discovered in our Member Benefits Booklet, and every week in our Weekly Update e-newsletter.
