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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,...

Celebrate the Season with BC VQA Wines

November 19, 2013 (Kelowna, BC) – The Wines of British Columbia have got you covered this holiday season with ready-to-gift BC VQA wines available at no extra cost in 10...

Wines of British Columbia Expand in the Hong Kong Market

October 29, 2013 (Kelowna, BC) – The British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Cuvées in Hong Kong that make the Wines of British...

Experience BC’s Perfect Pairings in Whistler

October 22, 2013 (Kelowna, BC) – The British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) is excited to bring the Perfect Pairings program to Whistler as part of Cornucopia Whistler’s Celebration of Wine...

Best of BC Launches in BC Liquor Stores October 12

October 2, 2013 (Kelowna, BC) – With the fall harvest in full swing and Thanksgiving just around the corner, October is the perfect month to explore BC VQA wines. British...

Exclusive Visa Infinite Wine Country Experiences Return to British Columbia

July 25, 2013 (Kelowna, BC) – The British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) has teamed up again with Visa Infinite to create the ultimate wine touring program, exclusively for Visa Infinite...

BC Wine Institute Announces New Board of Directors

July 12, 2012 (Kelowna, BC) Following another fruitful Annual General Meeting (July 09, 2013 at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, Osoyoos), the BC Wine Institute (BCWI) is pleased to...

MP Ron Cannan and MP Dan Albas Receive Inaugural BC Wine Institute Industry Recognition Award

July 10, 2013 (Kelowna, BC) – The BC Wine Institute’s (BCWI) Annual General Meeting, held July 9 at Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos, saw the introduction of the BCWI Industry...

Home Team Shines at BC Liquor Stores this August

July 24, 2013 (Kelowna, BC) – The month of August marks many British Columbians’ favourite time of year – blissful summer! BC Liquor Stores celebrates the rich abundance of our...

ChefmeetsBCGrape Raises $40,000 for Arts Club Theatre Company

June 14, 2013 (Kelowna, BC) The ninth annual ChefmeetsBCGrape event, held June 5 in Vancouver, raised $40,000 for the Arts Club Theatre, the biggest not-for-profit organization of its kind in...