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British Columbia Wine Institute Partners with Okanagan College on Comprehensive BC Wine Education Program
April 23, 2012
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 13, 2012
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
December 23, 2011
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
December 14, 2011
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
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
November 11, 2011
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
November 2, 2011
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
November 2, 2011
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...Sixth Annual ChefmeetsGrape – And the Winners Are…
November 2, 2011
September 27, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – ChefmeetsGrape, the largest BC food and wine event in the city, toasted BC’s winemakers, winery proprietors and chefs, to a packed crowd last week....A Late Start to the British Columbia Grape Harvest
November 2, 2011
October 6, 2010 (Kelowna, BC) – After a tumultuous summer, the British Columbia grape harvest is underway across the province, and, despite the hardships of Mother Nature, the grape quality...Okanagan wineries receive top marks at London’s celebrated International Wine and Spirit Competition
November 2, 2011
October 27, 2010 (Kelowna, BC) – Once again, the Okanagan Valley is making its mark on the world stage. The International Wine and Spirit Competition trophy results have been announced...A Frosty November brings an Early Icewine Harvest
November 2, 2011
November 23, 2010 (Kelowna, BC) – This has been a truly unusual year for vintners in British Columbia. After a very late BC grape harvest, ending a mere two weeks...Wines of British Columbia and Wine Country Ontario Head to The Big Apple for Seriously Cool Chardonnay Media Event
November 2, 2011
February 2, 2011 (St. Catharines, Ontario) – Building upon the highly successful Seriously Cool Chardonnay media tasting held in London, England last spring, Canadian wine producers now have their sights...BC Wine Institute announces new Marketing Director
November 2, 2011
February 28, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) – The British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) is pleased to welcome Maggie Anderson to their team as Marketing Director. In this role, Maggie will be...The Wines of British Columbia Shine at the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
November 2, 2011
June 16, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) – Once again, the Wines of British Columbia have made a big impression on the world stage. The results are in from the 72nd Annual...2010 BC Wine Grape Crop: Outstanding Quality Despite Challenging Vintage
November 2, 2011
June 23, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) – With tonnage down 11% from last year, the 2010 vintage provided numerous challenges for vintners in British Columbia. Despite Mother Nature’s temperament, BC wineries...Acreage Expands Across the Province: 2011 BC Wine Grape Acreage Report
November 2, 2011
August 18, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) – It has been three years since the last release of the BC Wine Grape Acreage Report, and, although the reported actual acreages are lower...The Wines of British Columbia Offer Consumers Excellent Value at all Price Points
November 2, 2011
September 19, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) – Since the BC wine industry’s origin over 70 years ago, great strides have been made to improve the quality of the wine and provide...Association of Wine Economists Report “The Wine Industry in British Columbia: Issues and Potential”
November 2, 2011
September 19, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) – The recently released Association of Wine Economists report by Andy Hira and Alexis Bwenge “The Wine Industry in British Columbia: Issues and Potential” makes...
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