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Government Policy Announcement Good for BC Wine Industry and Sales of BC VQA Wine

For Immediate Release: KELOWNA, BC – Today’s announcement by the provincial government, regarding the implementation of additional Liquor Policy Review recommendations, levels the playing field for the liquor retailing industry,...

BC Icewine Harvest Second Earliest on Record

For Immediate Release: KELOWNA, BC (November 12, 2014) – BC’s annual Icewine harvest got off to a very early start this year, with cold temperatures prompting two wineries to start...

BC Wineries Report Success at Farmers’ Markets

For Immediate Release KELOWNA, BC – The first season of selling local wine, beer and spirits at farmers’ markets in British Columbia was good for consumers, vendors and the markets....

BC Wine Institute Supports Province’s First Ever Sub-Appellation

For Immediate Release: KELOWNA, BC – The British Columbia Wine Institute is lauding the recent decision by the BC Wine Authority to approve the first sub-appellation in the province. Known...

ChefmeetsBCGrape Celebrates 10 Years of Pairing BC VQA Wine and Food

For Immediate Release: September 19, 2014 BRITISH COLUMBIA – After 10 years ChefmeetsBCGrape is still growing strong. With an increase in both ticket sales and attendance by wineries, ChefmeetsBCGrape is...

Wines of British Columbia Expands US Reach with Whole Foods Market Partnership in the Pacific Northwest

For Immmediate Release: October 1, 2014 SEATTLE, WASH – Starting October 1, Wines of British Columbia has increasing availability to US wine consumers. Eight hand-selected BC VQA wines are now...

BC Wine Institute Adopts New Structure for Board of Directors

For Immediate Release: BRITISH COLUMBIA – BC Wine Institute members voted in favour of adopting a new board structure at the organization’s Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting in Penticton on...

Celebrate BC Day with BC VQA Wines in Vancouver on August 2

For Immediate Release: BRITISH COLUMBIA -This BC Day long weekend, the British Columbia Wine Institute is throwing a big party in honour of beautiful British Columbia and the wonderful wines...

Senator Ross Fitzpatrick honoured for contribution to the BC Wine Industry

For Immediate Release: KELOWNA, BC – CedarCreek Estate Winery founder, Senator Ross Fitzpatrick, was honoured in Kelowna Tuesday with the BC Wine Institute BC Wine Industry Recognition Award. “The Senator...

Wines of British Columbia partners with Visa Infinite for 2014 Wine Country Series

For Immediate Release: KELOWNA, BC – Get an exclusive taste of the Wines of British Columbia with Visa Infinite in 2014. The British Columbia Wine Institute is once again partnering...

Free Online Course aimed at province’s wine servers

For Immediate Release KELOWNA – Collaboration between Okanagan College and the British Columbia Wine Institute will mean wine and food servers in this province and elsewhere can now take a...

Summer grilling gets tastier this July with BC VQA’s new perfectly paired BBQ marinades

For Immediate Release BRITISH COLUMBIA – It’s no secret that grilling is a favourite activity for British Columbia residents. Afree gourmet spice packet offered to BC liquor store customers by...

Try-Before-You-Buy with BC VQA Wines and BC Liquor Stores

BRITISH COLUMBIA – Customers of BC Liquor Stores have an exciting opportunity this month, thanks to BC VQA wines. There are 20 in-store tastings scheduled to run in various Lower...

British Columbia’s 2013 wine grape harvest posts a new record

For Immediate Release: KELOWNA, BC (May 22, 2014) With a record wine grape harvest in British Columbia in 2013, BC VQA wines are finally able to quench consumer demand outside...

Raise a glass in wine country: Experience the Wines of British Columbia

For Immediate Release: KELOWNA, BC (May 16, 2014) You’re invited to discover the Wines of British Columbia in 2014. That’s the message of a new video launched by the BC...

FREE Shatterproof Wine Glasses May 1 at 19 BC VQA Stores

For Immediate Release BRITISH COLUMBIA – Savvy shoppers can pick up a FREE gift with purchase at any one of their favourite BC VQA stores if they act fast. Starting...

BC Wine Institute Announces Governance Review

For Immediate Release: April 15, 2014 (Kelowna, BC) The British Columbia Wine Institute announced today it has commenced an independent thirdparty review of the organization’s governance structure. In making the...

BC Wine Institute Applauds Expanded BC VQA Wine Retail Opportunities and Resulting Industry Provincial Economic Impact

March 7, 2013 (Kelowna, BC) The BC Wine Institute is encouraged by BC Government’s recent announcement of plans to allow the sale of BC VQA Wine from designated BC grocery...

Wines of British Columbia Increase Presence in United States

Kelowna, BC – (December 3, 2013) – The Wines of British Columbia are now more accessible than ever to customers in the United States thanks to a partnership between the...

Freezing Temperatures Bring an Early Start to the BC Icewine Harvest

November 21, 2013 (Kelowna, BC) – Winemakers and viticulturalists in BC are collectively rejoicing with the arrival of the annual Icewine harvest. With sub-zero temperatures in the Okanagan this week,...