"It's absurd that they didn't fix the system right off the bat," said Okanagan Spirits principal Tyler Dyck, who is also the president of the Craft Distillers Guild of British Columbia, which lists 39 members on its website.

Rewild Wine is shaking up the wine industry, making eco-conscious choices not only accessible, but delicious. By challenging the idea that sustainable wine is exclusive or expensive, Rewild is rewriting the rules--proving that great taste and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand with their ethos being, "To rewild is to act. To regenerate. And to give more to the earth than we take."

Wine Growers BC fully supports the British Columbia government's decision to remove all U.S. wine from BC Liquor Store shelves in response to the tariffs imposed on Canadian wine by President Trump. This action sends a strong message in support of local wineries and helps ensure that BC's wine industry receives the priority it deserves amid challenging economic conditions.

Many Quebecers now have a different relationship to alcohol and demographic changes in Quebec also mean our stores are no longer an automatic stop on their outings. Increasingly, customers place greater value on accessibility and spontaneity, with their purchases not being planned in advance. Generation Z, which now outnumbers baby boomers in Quebec, has alcohol-related habits different from those of preceding generations, and that is as true when it comes to buying as to drinking. What's more, Quebecers have joined the worldwide trend toward reduced alcohol consumption, and a growing number are seeking alternatives to alcoholic beverages.

Leeann Froese, co-owner of Town Hall Brands, has been honoured with the 'Master Marketer Award' at the annual BC Wine Industry Insight Conference hosted by Wine Growers BC in Penticton, BC. This distinguished award recognizes outstanding marketing innovation in the promotion of BC wines and highlights individuals and organizations that think outside the box to advance the industry.

\The price of some wines could increase by as much as $4 to $6 per bottle for wines over $20 per liter.

On Monday, B.C. Premier David Eby announced the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch had stopped purchasing American beer, wine and liquor and removed existing stock from its shelves.

Maria Nunes and her brother, Fred Farinha, founded Adega on 45th in 2011 on their family farm, alongside their spouses, Alex and Pamala, establishing it as a cornerstone of the Okanagan wine community.

'We have a quality product. All we need is the will to identify it accurately.'

All provinces, except P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador, agreed to remove the obstacles preventing their alcohol from being sold in other jurisdictions.

"For us, this isn't just about politics--it's about reinforcing our commitment to the wine community we've always supported," says Shevaghn Darcy ('Darcy'), Founder of Wine Fair Halifax and Owner of Cellar Events Inc. "While we respect American producers and hope to work with them again in the future, in the midst of this climate and with these trade barriers in place, we're doubling down on what we do best -- championing local wines, fostering community and ensuring our fair has a meaningful and economic impact right here in Nova Scotia."

Haywire Winery believes Okanagan residents deserve something special, so they're bringing back Certified Local--a free program packed with exclusive perks just for locals. It's the perfect opportunity to visit the Summerland winery and taste its award-winning wines. The program, described as a "heartfelt thank you" to locals who have supported the winery and other wineries in the region and whose have helped put the Okanagan on the world wine map, is Haywire's way of giving back to locals.

"This is an enormous hit to the American producers. Every year, the LCBO sells nearly $1 billion worth of U.S. wine, beer, cider, seltzers and spirits, including more than 3,600 products from 35 states."

'Tariffs will disrupt an incredibly successful trading relationship.'

The Vancouver International Wine Festival announced the 2025 trade competition winners on Friday, February 28 at Celebrating Excellence: 21st Annual Awards Lunch, presented by ContainerWorld. The Celebrating Excellence program is part of VIWF Trade Days; the event honours those professionals who contribute to this region's exceptional wine and food culture. Guests enjoyed a meal prepared by Vancouver Convention Centre executive chef Nandakishore Rangan, exquisitely matched with a selection of 20 wines from Italy.

The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, the sparkling centrepiece of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, took place Saturday, February 22, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Live and silent auctions and the wine wall raised nearly $112,000, while the raffle for two round-trip business-class tickets to anywhere Delta Air Lines flies in Europe, donated by Delta Air Lines, raised an additional $22,400.

The Vancouver International Wine Festival is now underway, bringing together 120 wineries from 15 countries, including 70 wineries from the West Coast of North America, for an estimated 19,000 attendees in its 46th year. Recognized as Canada's premier wine show, the festival is one of the world's top wine trade events, and this year's edition promises to be another exciting showcase of international wine and food, and seminar speakers and winery personalities from around the wine world.

The Vancouver International Wine Festival is pleased to announce auction highlights of this year's Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859. The live auction is held during the Gala on February 22, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, and features hundreds of different wines from around the world, as well as experiences aimed at the discerning oenophile.

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