Media Releases

Wine Growers BC Stands with Summerland Community and BC Wine Industry During Provincial Wildfire Emergency

Kelowna, BC — Following the declaration of a provincial state of emergency in response to wildfires across British Columbia, Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) is standing with the residents, businesses,...

Premiers Open the Door to Direct Wine Sales. Now Governments Must Finish the Job

Wine Growers BC welcomes national framework but says true free trade requires simple consumer access without new markups, fees, or red tape. For Immediate Release British Columbia – Wine Growers British Columbia...

WINES OF BC INVITES THE WORLD TO EXPERIENCE BRITISH COLUMBIA BEYOND THE STADIUM

For immediate release: 01/06/2026 British Columbia –  Wines of BC wants this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ crowds thinking beyond stadiums and sports bars and into some of the most...

THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO SUPPORT LOCAL: BC’S STANDOUT 2025 VINTAGE HAS ARRIVED

For immediate release: 05/08/2026 British Columbia –  After years of headlines dominated by freezes, wildfires, and short harvests, BC wine has a different story to tell in 2025: one of recovery,...

BC’S TOP 50 WINES ANNOUNCED, CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE PROVINCE

For immediate release: 02/05/2026 Kelowna, British Columbia –  Wine Growers British Columbia and Okanagan Wine Festival Society are proud to announce the 2026 BC’s Top 50 Wines, recognizing the depth, quality,...

CANADIAN AND BC WINE INDUSTRY LEADERS HONOURED AT THE 2026 WINE INDUSTRY AWARDS

Penticton, British Columbia –  Wine Growers Canada (WGC) and Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Canadian Wine Industry Awards and BC Wine...