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BC wine and grape industry contributes $2.8 billion to provincial economy
KELOWNA – A recent Canadian wine and grape industry research study shows that the BC wine and grape industry is a significant driver of the provincial economy contributing $2.8 billion...Toast Canada’s 150th Anniversary with Wines of British Columbia in Co-op Wine Spirits Beer stores Calgary
For Immediate Release February 24, 2017 Suggested Tweet: Toast Canada’s 150th and win with @WineBCdotcom in @Coopliquor this month & win a #BCWine vacation for 2! winebc.com/contest BRITISH COLUMBIA –...Freezing temperatures bring early start to BC’s Icewine harvest
For Immediate Release: December 21, 2016 Suggested Tweet: BC’s #Icewine harvest arrives just before the holidays capping off a fantastic yr for #BCWine! #BCHarvest2016 http://ow.ly/UQ3L307lRag KELOWNA, BC – BC’s annual...Wines of British Columbia Launch Holiday Campaign with Sobeys Liquor Alberta
CONTEST-HOLIDAY Show us your best holiday wine and food experience to win a BC VQA wine experience! Details at WineBC.com #ExploreBCWine.jpg For Immediate Release: November 28, 2016 Suggested Tweet: Wine...WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA SHINE IN HONG KONG WITH THE DRINKS BUSINESS
For Immediate Release: November 15, 2016 Suggested Tweet: #BCWine shines in Hong Kong w/ @teamdb @WineBCdotcom! #BCVQA BRITISH COLUMBIA – Last week, the Wines of British Columbia partnered with The...Explore BC VQA Wine in BC Liquor Stores this holiday season
For Immediate Release: November 2, 2016 Suggested Tweet: #ExploreBCWine moves into BC Liquor Stores this holiday season w/ @WineBCdotcom! BRITISH COLUMBIA – Harvest time is wrapping up for what many...Trade your Commute for Cabernet this Harvest Season
For Immediate Release: October 13, 2016 Suggested Tweet: Trade your Commute for Cabernet! @WineBCdotcom launches #BCWine & culinary tourism campaign #SavourthisPlace WineBC.com British Columbia – The British Columbia Wine Institute...ChefmeetsBCGrape celebrates 12 years pairing BC VQA Wine and food
For Immediate Release: September 22, 2016 Suggested Tweet: Congrats @Deserthillswine & @liftbarandgrill awarded Best #BCVQA Pairing at @WineBCdotcom annual #ChefmeetsBCGrape http://ow.ly/8NR8304trqR BRITISH COLUMBIA – After 12 years, ChefmeetsBCGrape continued its...Wines of British Columbia Launch New Seasonal Campaign Explore BC VQA Wine
For Immediate Release: September 19, 2016 Suggested Tweet: Wine to win @WineBCdotcom launches #ExploreBCWine seasonal campaign – Experience & support local #BCVQA this fall! winebc.com/explorebcvqawine KELOWNA, BC – The British...BC wine touring season busier than ever with earliest bud break on record!
For Immediate Release: July 27, 2016 The early arrival of summer weather and cooler temperatures throughout June and July means BC wineries and vineyards are on track for another great...BC Wine Institute welcomes new Board of Directors and awards industry leaders at its 2016 AGM
For Immediate Release: July 7, 2016 Suggested Tweet: New Board of Directors for @WineBCdotcom & industry leaders recognized! KELOWNA, BC – Following another successful Annual General Meeting (July 05, 2016...Freezing temperatures bring early start to BC’s Icewine harvest
For Immediate Release: December 21, 2016 Suggested Tweet: BC’s #Icewine harvest arrives just before the holidays! Wineriesbrave freezing temps to produce #BCLiquidGold #BCHarvest2016 #BCWine KELOWNA, BC – BC’s annual Icewine...The British Columbia Wine Institute receives leveraged funding to drive Wine and Culinary Tourism in BC
For Immediate Release: June 1, 2016 Kelowna, British Columbia – The British Columbia Wine Institute received funding for its Wine and Culinary Tourism (WCT) strategy this week with the announcement...2015 BC Wine Grape Crop Report Shows Steady Crop Levels
For Immediate Release: May 19, 2016 (Kelowna, BC) – Not only was 2015 a stunning vintage, but it also produced a growing crop which will help quench the rising thirst...THE WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA KICK OFF THE BIG TASTE WITH WORLD FAMOUS WINE CRITIC MATT KRAMER
For Immediate Release: March 3, 2016 Suggested Tweet: @WineBCdotcom kicks off #BigTasteYYC w/ #WineSpectator Matt Kramer in the ultimate perfectly paired #BCVQA dining event @RiverCafe Mar 3! Calgary, AB –...Wines of Canada at ProWein 2016
For Immediate Release: March 1, 2016 Canada – Canadian wineries from British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia have joined together to exhibit under the brand of ‘Wines of Canada’ at...Wines of British Columbia Second Largest Region Showcased at the 2016 Vancouver International Wine Festival
For Immediate Release: February 23, 2016 Suggested Tweet: @WineBCdotcom 2nd largest region to showcase at @VanWineFest 2016 w/ 26 BC wineries! Discover local #BCWine & meet the winemakers Feb 25-27...Buying Local Means Giving Local this Holiday Season with BC VQA Wine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2015 Suggested Tweet: @WineBCdotcom Buying local means giving local this holiday season w/ a portion of #BCVQA Wine sales going towards @RealFoodBanksBC @CBCRadioCanada British Columbia...Celebrate the Season with BC VQA Wines in BC Liquor Stores
Suggested Tweet: @WineBCdotcom has the holidays all wrapped up w/#BCVQA Wines on promo & gold gift bag ‘n’ tag in 20 @BCLiquorStores this month! LOWER MAINLAND – BC VQA Wines have...
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