The Burning Kiln Winery of Turkey Point has added another feather in its award-adorned cap: the man behind its product has been named the province's top winemaker.

The provincial alcohol law allows retailers other than the SAQ to sell wine only under certain conditions - that the wines do not carry any mention of appellation (which region they are from), grape variety or vintage, that they are bottled in Quebec, and marketed under a name unique to Quebec, and not in competition with a brand at the SAQ.

A delay in the passage of a bill to end a prohibition on inter-provincial wine shipments can't crush the spirits of B.C. wine advocates who believe the bill will help the industry grow more robust.

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has become one of the first "Salmon-Safe" certified vineyards in B.C. Their award-winning restaurant, Miradoro, has also joined the Ocean Wise program.

The Winery Association of Nova Scotia (WANS) has received $24,445 from the province to assist it to develop new products, increase sales and enhance the tourism potential of NS Wine Country.

It comes as little surprise, but the thirst for value wines is as intense as ever. During the three days of educational tastings presented at the Niagara Food & Wine Expo May 25-27, there were many questions about why certain bottles cost as much as they do.

A rookie MP from British Columbia's wine country appears to have convinced the House of Commons to strike down a law that prevents Canadians from buying wine in one province and taking or shipping it to another province for their own consumption.

The Prohibition Era in Canada could finally come to an end in June. After a setback this week in Parliament, when federal New Democratic Party MPs bungled passage of a private member's bill that aims to dismantle trade restrictions on Canadian wines, Conservative MP Dan Albas said Wednesday his proposed law is back on track and could be headed to the Senate by next week.

It was a mistake that resulted in yesterday's filibuster in the House of Commons that stalled legislation to permit free trade in wine amongst Canadian provinces says Southern Interior NDP MP Alex Atamanenko.

Some of the leading people in the Canadian Wine Industry have been in Halifax this week for the Atlantic Canada Wine Symposium.

Nova Scotia now has something in common with Chateauneuf du Pape, Bordeaux and Burgundy - Tidal Bay, a wine appellation that identifies the province's unique terroir.

Universal Packaging is very pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Brian McDonald as our new Purchasing Manager.

Jost Vineyards hopeful new president Carl Sparkes will prompt expansion

SAQ promotion sales reach nearly $3 million in first weekend of sales

Despite 2011 being one of the coolest vintages on record, the 2011 BDO BC Wine Grape Crop Report shows that the total tonnage* has increased by a whopping 28% over last year, from 17,732 tons in 2010, to 22,722 tons in 2011.

This having-your-own-wine-label thing is getting to be a true fad among celebs.

Trialto and the Hope family have been working together in western Canada for more than ten years

British Columbia's newest wine region is gradually taking shape. And it's likely not where you expected.

Young West Coast wineries close to producing from 100% estate fruit

Plateau pricing to continue as grape surplus is reduced; new figures valid for two years