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2012 BDO BC Wine Grape Crop Report: Tonnage Increase for Return to More Normal Vintage

(Kelowna, BC) After a few years of challenging vintages, the 2012 BDO BC Wine Grape Crop Report shows that the total tonnage* has returned to normal levels, increasing by 17%...

Buy Local program raises a glass to BC Wine Institute

VICTORIA (April 3, 2013) – A consumer campaign led by the British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) is receiving $100,000 from the B.C. government’s Buy Local Program. The initiative will feature...

Canadian Wine and Grape Industry Contributes $6.8 Billion in Economic Impact to Canadian Economy

— Most comprehensive examination ever conducted in Canadian wine industry history — Ottawa, Ontario – (March 5, 2013) – The findings of the largest research study ever conducted on the...

Icewine Harvest Returns to BC

January 18, 2013 (Kelowna, BC) The Icewine harvest has returned to British Columbia! After last vintage’s second-earliest start on record on November 19 and 20, 2011 the majority of the...

Vinos Wine Film Festival comes to Whistler’s Cornucopia

October 17, 2012 (Kelowna, BC) – The successful Vinos Wine Film Festival is coming to Whistler’s 16th annual celebration of food and wine, Cornucopia, from November 7 to 11, 2012....

2012 Grape Harvest Begins in British Columbia

October 5, 2012, (Kelowna, BC) – Despite a wet spring, the 2012 BC grape harvest has begun and it promises to be a banner vintage for the Wines of British...

ChefmeetsBCGrape Raises more than $2,100 for Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Program

The eighth annual ChefmeetsBCGrape event, held September 20 in Vancouver, raised more than $2,100 for the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Program, a national sustainable seafood program that identifies ocean-friendly consumer...

Eighth Annual ChefmeetsBCGrape Celebrates Regionality with BC Food Designed for BC Wine

August 14, 2012, (Kelowna, BC) – ChefmeetsBCGrape, the largest annual celebration of BC VQA wines and local food, is once again coming to Vancouver! On Thursday, September 20, 75 BC...

BC Wine Institute and Visa Infinite Launch BC Wine Country Experiences Program

(Kelowna, BC) The BC Wine Institute (BCWI) has teamed up with Visa Infinite to create the ultimate wine touring program for cardholders. Giving special benefits at 19 BC wineries, including...

BC Wine Institute Announces New Board of Directors

(Kelowna, BC) Following a successful annual general meeting, the BC Wine Institute (BCWI) is pleased to announce its new board of directors. The seven voting BCWI board members represent British...

BC Wine Institute and Tourism BC Release Comprehensive 2012 British Columbia Winery Touring Guide

May 16, 2012, (Kelowna, BC) – The BC Wine Institute (BCWI) and Tourism BC, as part of the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, have partnered to release the definitive...

2011 BDO BC Wine Grape Crop Report: Overall Tonnage Increases Despite Challenging Vintage

May 14, 2012, (Kelowna, BC) – Despite 2011 being one of the coolest vintages on record, the 2011 BDO BC Wine Grape Crop Report shows that the total tonnage* has...

British Columbia Wine Institute Partners with Okanagan College on Comprehensive BC Wine Education Program

April 23, 2012 (Kelowna, BC) – The British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) and Okanagan College have partnered to offer the most comprehensive BC wine education program in the market, the...

Sub-zero temperatures see the return of the 2011 Icewine Harvest

January 12, 2012 (Kelowna, BC) Nearly two months after the second-earliest start on record for the Icewine harvest, Mother Nature has once again provided us with the sub-zero temperatures required...

2011 BC Grape Harvest Winding Down

November 4, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) As the temperature continues to drop, harvest is winding down throughout British Columbia and, overall, vintners are extremely happy with the fruit quality from the...

The Wines of British Columbia honoured at London’s celebrated International Wine and Spirit Competition

November 24, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) The Wines of British Columbia are being recognized once again by the world’s top wine competition, having received over 100 awards including the trophy for...

Another Early Start for the BC Icewine Harvest

November 22, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) Mere days after completion of the BC grape harvest, the 2011 Icewine harvest began. Once again, this marks one of the earliest starts to the...

Seventh Annual ChefmeetsGrape

September 7, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) – ChefmeetsGrape, the largest annual celebration of BC VQA wines and local food, is once again coming to Vancouver! On Thursday, September 22, 75 BC...

Your Guide to Pairing Medal-Winning BC VQA Wines with Your Favourite Winter Sports

January 18, 2010 (Kelowna, BC) -With the Games less than a month away, British Columbians are preparing for their moment in the spotlight. Whether you are attending the festivities or...

BC Wine Institute Announces New Executive Director

September 10, 2010 (Kelowna, BC) – The BCWI board of directors is pleased to announce that Mr. Miles Prodan is joining the BCWI as its new Executive Director starting October...