Media Releases

BC Wine Institute to seek injunction to protect BC wineries from Alberta ban

For Immediate Release: February 21, 2018 KELOWNA – Today the British Columbia Wine Institute has notified the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) that it will challenge the constitutionality of...

MEDIA STATEMENT: BC Wine Institute’s response to the February 19, 2018 news release issued by the BC Government

February 19, 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT BC Wine Institute’s response to the February 19, 2018 news release issued by BC Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology titled: Province takes further action...

STATEMENT TO THE PRESS: BC Wine Institute responds to Alberta government’s announcement to boycott BC Wine in response to Kinder Morgan pipeline

February 6, 2018 STATEMENT TO THE PRESS: BC Wine Institute responds to Alberta government’s announcement to boycott BC Wine in response to Kinder Morgan pipeline We are disappointed that the...

STATEMENT TO THE PRESS: Oil and wine don’t mix

February 2, 2018 RE: “Alberta restaurateur boycotts BC Wine in response to policy dispute over Kinder Morgan pipeline” A free trade relationship between British Columbia and Alberta is critical for...

Enjoy Local BC VQA Wine Pairings at top restaurants in your city (Vancouver, Victoria and the Thompson Okanagan) Now through February 4

For Immediate Release January 18, 2018 Suggested Tweet: Bringing together 125 wineries, 390 #BCVQA Wines. Perfect pairings. 19 days of delicious. Celebrate #DineOut2018 #DineAroundYYJ #DineAroundYVR @winebcdotcom British Columbia – The...

Wines of British Columbia host 30 sommeliers, media and wine professionals from around the world at its inaugural Wine BC BootCamp – November 5 through 8

For Immediate Release: November 2, 2017 Suggested Tweet: 30 somms, media & wine pros worldwide come to BC for inaugural #BCWine #BootCamp2017 Nov 5-8 British Columbia – The BC Wine...