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The BC Wine Institute Launches WineBC2030 BC Wine Industry Long-Term Strategic Plan

For immediate release: March 13, 2019 PENTICTON, BC – Following another successful BC Wine Industry Insight Conference (March 12, 2019 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton), the BC Wine Institute...

Freezing Temperatures Bring Icewine Harvest to BC Wineries

For immediate release: December 17, 2018 Suggested Tweet: Icewine Harvest in BC has arrived! Wineries brave freezing temps to produce #BCLiquidGold #BCWine #Icewine KELOWNA, BC – BC’s annual Icewine harvest...

The WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Stand up to the World at the Fourth Annual Judgment of BC

For immediate release: October 26, 2018 KELOWNA, BC – The Wines of British Columbia were put to the ultimate test at the fourth annual Judgment of BC on Wednesday, October 24, pitting 12...

Search Near Not Far with the WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA this fall

Immediate Release: October 23, 2018 Suggested Tweet: Search near not far with @winebcdotcom this fall! Search & Savour for weekly #BCWine regional clues & prizes, & look for BC VQA Wine in BC...

2014 Acreage Report Shows BC Wine Industry Maturing

For Immediate Release: October 22, 2014 BRITISH COLUMBIA – Growing quality rather than acreage is the focus in BC’s vineyards according to the 2014 Wine Grape Acreage Report. After years...

BC Wineries Excited About Size and Quality of Harvest 2018

For immediate release: October 3, 2018 Suggested Tweet: BC grape harvest has arrived! @winebcdotcom reports nice flavour development, beautiful acidity & increased crop for an exciting 2018 vintage! #BCHarvest18 #BCWine...