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ICEWINE HARVEST RETURNS TO BC
December 9, 2019
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
November 28, 2019
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
October 30, 2019
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
October 28, 2019
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
October 22, 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
July 29, 2019
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
July 25, 2019
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
July 10, 2019
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
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
April 26, 2019
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...
APRIL BC WINE MONTH RETURNS! GET OUT AND CELEBRATE LOCAL BC FLAVOURS.
April 1, 2019
For Immediate Release: April 1, 2019 BRITISH COLUMBIA – The BC Wine Institute (BCWI) welcomes the return of April BC Wine Month with a series of wine tastings, educational seminars,...
The BC Wine Institute Launches WineBC2030 BC Wine Industry Long-Term Strategic Plan
March 13, 2019
For immediate release: March 13, 2019 PENTICTON, BC – Following another successful BC Wine Industry Insight Conference (March 12, 2019 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton), the BC Wine Institute...
Freezing Temperatures Bring Icewine Harvest to BC Wineries
December 17, 2018
For immediate release: December 17, 2018 Suggested Tweet: Icewine Harvest in BC has arrived! Wineries brave freezing temps to produce #BCLiquidGold #BCWine #Icewine KELOWNA, BC – BC’s annual Icewine harvest...
The WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Stand up to the World at the Fourth Annual Judgment of BC
October 26, 2018
For immediate release: October 26, 2018 KELOWNA, BC – The Wines of British Columbia were put to the ultimate test at the fourth annual Judgment of BC on Wednesday, October 24, pitting 12...
Search Near Not Far with the WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA this fall
October 23, 2018
Immediate Release: October 23, 2018 Suggested Tweet: Search near not far with @winebcdotcom this fall! Search & Savour for weekly #BCWine regional clues & prizes, & look for BC VQA Wine in BC...2014 Acreage Report Shows BC Wine Industry Maturing
October 22, 2018
For Immediate Release: October 22, 2014 BRITISH COLUMBIA – Growing quality rather than acreage is the focus in BC’s vineyards according to the 2014 Wine Grape Acreage Report. After years...BC Wineries Excited About Size and Quality of Harvest 2018
October 3, 2018
For immediate release: October 3, 2018 Suggested Tweet: BC grape harvest has arrived! @winebcdotcom reports nice flavour development, beautiful acidity & increased crop for an exciting 2018 vintage! #BCHarvest18 #BCWine...
Best of BC Wine Country Award Winners Announced!
September 13, 2018
For immediate release: September 13, 2018 Suggested Tweet: Your Best of BC Wine Country are revealed! Find out what made the top #BCWine experiences this summer WineBC.com/Bestof #ExploreBCWine #BestofBC18 BRITISH...
The Best of BC Wine Country Awards are back – vote for your ‘Best of’ with Wines of British Columbia!
July 21, 2018
For Immediate Release: July 23, 2018 Suggested Tweet: Vote for your Best of BC Wine Country & tell the world about your favourite #BCWine experiences!...SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1
info@winebc.com
p: 250-762-9744 f: 250-762-9788
tf: 1-800-661-2294
The WGBC is a volunteer, membership-based, not for profit society.
