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Wine Growers British Columbia welcomes new members to their Board of Directors
Kelowna, British Columbia – Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) held its Annual General Meeting virtually on September 7, 2022, welcoming new members to the Board of Directors. The Board comprises...The economic impact of the BC Wine Industry: primed for post-pandemic growth
Kelowna, British Columbia – Wine Growers British Columbia releases new data today, highlighting the momentum of the BC wine and grape economy pre-pandemic, contributing a significant $3.75 billion to the...Federal Support for BC Wineries
Application for funding deadline coming up Kelowna, British Columbia: On June 29, 2022, the federal government announced $166 million for a Wine Sector Support Program (WSSP) to provide short-term financial...WINE INDUSTRY LEADERS HONOURED AT THE 2022 CANADIAN WINE GROWERS SYMPOSIUM
Ottawa, ON (July 11, 2022). Wine Growers Canada (WGC), Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC), Wine Growers Ontario (WGO) and Ontario Craft Wineries (OCW) are proud to announce the recipients of...THE BC WINE INDUSTRY WELCOMES SIX NEW SUB-GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS
Kelowna, British Columbia: On Tuesday Jun 28, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced the approval of six new sub-Geographical Indications (sub-GIs) located in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Summerland...2021 Vintage Report
From a challenging year comes remarkable quality BC wine. Wine Growers British Columbia releases the 2021 Vintage Report Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) has released the annual BC Wine Grape...April is BC Wine Month
April is BC Wine Month – Here is your guide to celebrate with Wines of British Columbia Spring is a thrilling time in wine country, signifying warm temperatures, awakening of...Ambassador Program
British Columbia’s premier wine certification course is now available online! Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) is thrilled to launch its new BC wine certification course as part of the Wines...The first wine tourism App to win GOLD in Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards
For immediate release February 2, 2022 Online travel services category – Wine Growers BC Explorer App wins gold The Accolade: The new global gold-standard for wine tourism The Place: BC...Never the Same Twice –A Beautiful Harvest Season in BC, with a Record Breaking Start!
Harvest is never the same twice, year after year winemakers approach the season with the mindset that they cannot know exactly what will happen. Despite that variability, winemakers in British...WINNER OF 2020 BEST SOMMELIER OF CANADA COMPETITION ANNOUNCED!
Penticton, BC (October 22, 2021): The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) has announced the winner of their 2020 Best Sommelier of Canada competition; a multi-day event held at the Penticton Lake...CANADA’S TOP SOMMELIERS
WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA WELCOME CANADA’S TOP SOMMELIERS TO THE OKANAGAN VALLEY Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) and the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) are thrilled to welcome Canada’s...New Board of Directors at its Virtual 2021 AGM
For Immediate Release: September 1, 2021 Kelowna, BC – In a year full of change, Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) held its virtual Annual General Meeting this morning on September 1,...Five Industry Leaders Honoured at the 2021 Canadian Wine Industry Awards Ceremony
Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) and Wine Growers Canada (WGC) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Canadian Wine Industry Awards, sponsored by national accounting, tax and business...Invitation to attend the 2021 Wine Growers Canada & Wine Growers BC Industry Recognition Awards Virtual Ceremony
British Columbia – Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) invites you to attend the 2021 Canadian Wine Industry Recognition Awards Virtual Ceremony on Wednesday, July 21 , 2021. The annual WGBC recognition...NEW 2019 B.C. WINE GRAPE ACREAGE REPORT SHOWS CONTINUED GROWTH OF THE B.C. WINE INDUSTRY
British Columbia – According to the 2019 B.C. Wine Grape Acreage Report, new data shows vineyard acreage in British Columbia has increased by eight per cent since the last report produced...Wine Growers British Columbia Launch New Topographic Maps for the Wine Regions of British Columbia
British Columbia – Wine Growers British Columbia is thrilled to release a new set of ten topographic wine maps showing the dramatic landscape of the province and its nine diverse...SMALL BUT MIGHTY: B.C.’S 2020 VINTAGE
British Columbia – Wine Growers British Columbia has released its annual Vintage Report which reveals slightly lower yields and exceptional fruit quality for an exciting 2020 vintage. The Okanagan Valley...WINE GROWERS BRITISH COLUMBIA WELCOMES FEDERAL WINERY SUPPORT IN BUDGET 2021
Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC), the voice of British Columbia’s wine industry, welcomes the winery support announced today in the 2021 Federal Budget and will continue to work with Agriculture...
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Members of the WGBC are proud of their wines and are committed to ensuring their wines are promoted and enjoyed responsibly by those adults who choose to consume them for the continued enjoyment and prosperity of the BC wine industry.
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