Media Releases

BC Wineries Report Success at Farmers’ Markets

For Immediate Release KELOWNA, BC – The first season of selling local wine, beer and spirits at farmers’ markets in British Columbia was good for consumers, vendors and the markets....

BC Wine Institute Supports Province’s First Ever Sub-Appellation

For Immediate Release: KELOWNA, BC – The British Columbia Wine Institute is lauding the recent decision by the BC Wine Authority to approve the first sub-appellation in the province. Known...

ChefmeetsBCGrape Celebrates 10 Years of Pairing BC VQA Wine and Food

For Immediate Release: September 19, 2014 BRITISH COLUMBIA – After 10 years ChefmeetsBCGrape is still growing strong. With an increase in both ticket sales and attendance by wineries, ChefmeetsBCGrape is...

Wines of British Columbia Expands US Reach with Whole Foods Market Partnership in the Pacific Northwest

For Immmediate Release: October 1, 2014 SEATTLE, WASH – Starting October 1, Wines of British Columbia has increasing availability to US wine consumers. Eight hand-selected BC VQA wines are now...

BC Wine Institute Adopts New Structure for Board of Directors

For Immediate Release: BRITISH COLUMBIA – BC Wine Institute members voted in favour of adopting a new board structure at the organization’s Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting in Penticton on...

Celebrate BC Day with BC VQA Wines in Vancouver on August 2

For Immediate Release: BRITISH COLUMBIA -This BC Day long weekend, the British Columbia Wine Institute is throwing a big party in honour of beautiful British Columbia and the wonderful wines...