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Local Crush Time. October is BC Wine Harvest Month

BRITISH COLUMBIA – In collaboration with local industry partners, and support from Destination British Columbia, the BC Wine Institute has launched BC Wine Harvest Month October 1 to 31, to...

BC WINE INSTITUTE RELEASES SURVEY RESULTS HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON THE BC WINE INDUSTRY

British Columbia – A recent industry-wide survey conducted by the BC Wine Institute (BCWI) in collaboration with the BC Grapegrowers’ Association and Leger Marketing, found 83 per cent of BC...

BC WINE INSTITUTE WELCOMES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A NEW NAME AT ITS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Kelowna, BC – In a year full of change, the BC Wine Institute (BCWI) held its first-ever virtual annual general meeting on September 1, 2020 welcoming a new board of...

LOCAL TIME CAMPAIGN INSPIRES WINE LOVERS TO DISCOVER BC WINE COUNTRY THIS SUMMER

BRITISH COLUMBIA – The BC Wine Institute (BCWI), with support from Destination BC tourism initiatives, recently launched its Local Time campaign, inviting wine lovers from across the province to explore...

BC WINERIES PREPARED TO REOPEN ACROSS THE PROVINCE

For Immediate Release: June 8, 2020 British Columbia – Following the direction of BC’s Restart Plan, and the order of the Provincial Health Officer , the BC wine industry came together...

HONOUR BC WINE MONTH BY ENJOYING BC VQA WINE FROM HOME

Kelowna, BC –  As we continue to navigate these uncertain times surrounding COVID-19, BC wineries are doing what they can to ensure the community and industry remain strong, which is...

IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19, BC WINE INSTITUTE POSTPONES SPRING TASTING EVENTS

March 13, 2020 – The BC Wine Institute (BCWI) is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving COVID-19 updates to ensure we’re complying with all measures to help reduce the spread. At...

Get your tickets for the fourth annual Chef Meets BC Grape Okanagan June 27

Suggested Tweet: More than 40 BC wineries and 12 of the Okanagan Valley’s top chefs set for BC’s largest outdoor wine and food festival June 27 @SeeYaLaterRanch. @OKWineFests @WineBCdotcom #ChefMeetsBCGrape...

THE WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA RAISE A GLASS TO 30 YEARS OF BC VQA WINE

For Immediate Release: January 21, 2020 Suggested Tweets: @WineBCdotcom raises a glass to 30 years of #BCVQA #Wine! #BCWine30Yrs Congratulations #BCWine industry! Here’s to 30 years of #BCVQA #Wine in 2020!...

BC WINE INDUSTRY OFFERS SUPPORT TO AUSTRALIA

For Immediate Release January 16, 2020 BRITISH COLUMBIA – In British Columbia, we are no strangers to wildfires, however the destruction that has hit Australia recently is absolutely devastating. On...

ICEWINE HARVEST RETURNS TO BC

For Immediate Release: December 9, 2019 Suggested tweet: Icewine Harvest in BC has arrived! Wineries brave freezing temps to produce #BCLiquidGold #BCWine #Icewine @WineBCdotcom KELOWNA, BC – The Icewine harvest has returned...

GET A TASTE OF HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

For Immediate Release: November 28, 2019 Suggested tweets: Get a Taste of Home for the Holidays with @winedotcom and make BC VQA Wine part of your holiday ritual this festive...

THE WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION AT FINAL JUDGMENT OF BC WINE TASTING

For Immediate Release: October 30, 2019 PENTICTON, BC – The Wines of British Columbia were put to the ultimate test at the final Judgment of BC on Tuesday, October 29, where special guest...

FIND YOUR PERFECT PAIRING ALONG THE WESTSIDE WINE TRAIL

For Immediate Release: October 28, 2019 Suggested Tweet: Find your #BCWine perfect pair.ing while exploring the Westside Wine Trail with @winebcdotcom @WestWineTrail and  @SaveOnFoods! Visit WineBC.com to purchase your passes today. Kelowna, BC – The BC Wine Institute...

BC Wineries Remain Optimistic About Quality of Grape Harvest 2019

For Immediate Release: October 22, 2019 Suggested Tweet: BC grape harvest is in full swing! Despite a wetter than average September @winebcdotcom reports winemakers continue to be optimistic for a quality 2019 vintage...

“SEARCH NEAR NOT FAR” & “LOOK WHO’S POURING MORE BC” CAMPAIGN

Suggested Tweets: Search near not far with @winebcdotcom this Summer! See weekly #BCWine regional clues & prizes Visit winebc.com/searchandsavour/ #BuyBC Look Who’s Pouring More BC. These BC restaurants and retailers...

A TRIBUTE TO HARRY MCWATTERS

BCWI CEO MESSAGE A TRIBUTE TO HARRY MCWATTERS Dear Members and Colleagues, The BC Wine Industry is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Harry McWatters yesterday. Harry...

BC Wine Institute Welcomes New Board of Directors and Awards Industry Leaders at its 2019 Annual General Meeting

For Immediate Release: July 10, 2019 Kelowna, BC – Following another successful Annual General Meeting (July 9, 2019 at the Manteo Resort, Kelowna) that brought together winery owners and representatives from...

Third Annual Chef Meets BC Grape Taste of the Okanagan on June 8 Brings 50 BC Wineries Together with 12 Top Chefs from BC and Alberta

May 29, 2019 Kelowna, BC – Renowned as the must-attend event of the summer, the third annual Chef Meets BC Grape Taste of the Okanagan returns to spectacular See Ya...

TINHORN CREEK VINEYARDS AND MIRADORO RESTAURANT AWARDED BEST BC VQA WINE PAIRING AT THE 15th CHEF MEETS BC GRAPE VANCOUVER

For Immediate Release: April 26, 2019 Suggested Tweet: Congrats @TinhornCreek & @MiradoroResto awarded Best #BCVQA Wine Pairing at @WineBCdotcom 15th annual #ChefmeetsBCGrape Vancouver, BC – On April 18, BC wineries...