B.C.'s Ministry of the Attorney General said the policy came into effect this week, starting July 8. This means imported wines may be sold on grocery store shelves where grocery stores are licensed to sell wine. It said it is up to each individual grocery store to decide whether or not to choose to sell imported wines, calling it a "business decision."

British Columbia Wine Industry Pioneer Harry McWatters, co-owner of Time Estate Winery and founder of Sumac Estate Winery, passed away unexpectedly yesterday. McWatters had just celebrated the first anniversary of TIME Winery & Kitchen

These are some of the fundamental shifts underway in the wine industry, economically, culturally and environmentally. That means that, as an industry and as communicators in the industry in particular, we're going to have to learn new things.

Wine aficionados picking out a bottle from one of B.C.'s grocery stores licensed to carry the beverage on their shelves may soon notice a little more selection. Last week, the B.C. government amended regulations that had, until now, allowed only B.C. wines on the shelf.

Wine Institute announced today that Rick Slomka, Director of California Wines Canada will be retiring on June 30, 2020.

The BC Wine Institute (BCWI) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors.

Graduate students at Brock University's Goodman School of Business now have expanded program choices with the launch of a new partnership with France's Burgundy School of Business.

Quini announced that Okanagan, BC based Dirty Laundry Vineyard has deployed QUINI DATA™ to enhance decision making accuracy, as growth and demand for its brand accelerate.

This will be the second satellite tasting room for the pioneering Walla Walla brands, who call the south side of the Walla Walla Valley home.

Arterra Wines Canada, Inc. (AWC) announced the acquisition of Culmina Family Estate Winery a premium boutique winery, founded in 2007 by Don and Elaine Triggs

Arterra Wines Canada, Inc. (AWC) announced today they have closed a deal to acquire Culmina Family Estate Winery a premium boutique winery, founded in 2007 by Don and Elaine Triggs. Don and Elaine are planning for retirement, but will be supporting the transition over the next several months. Sara, their daughter, will be joining AWC as Sales and Marketing Director in continued support of the vision, strategy and planning for Culmina.

Having nursery suppliers with virus-free grapevines is crucial to the success of Niagara's grape and wine industry, say some of Niagara-on-the-Lake grape growers. And last week's announcement that the Canadian government is spending millions on vine research is good news, they say.

This year, Vanessa Vineyard master winemaker Howard Soon has been honoured with The Order of Canada, for his leading role in shaping, expanding and elevating British Columbia's wine industry.

Wine Communications Group (WCG), the parent company of Wine Business Monthly (WBM) and Wines Vines Analytics (WVA), is hosting a new Pacific Northwest event, Wine Business Northwest, held Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Washington. Featuring two seminars, a global tasting, dinner and networking, the event is the first for WCG in the Northwest.

There is no magic number when it comes to the alcohol level a wine should have, Bill Zacharkiw writes.

Albertans are packing up and heading out on summer road trips that include a stay in B.C.'s wine country. If you're spending any time in Kelowna, consider taking a day trip along the Lakeshore Wine Route.

VineView continues to strategically expand its reach and launch new precision farming tools since its merger with Canadian tech company SkySquirrel Technologies, Inc.

Canada's wines may flow unimpeded between provinces, thanks to an omnibus bill passed on June 21, just as Canada's parliament prepared to adjourn for the summer. The bill overturned the provisions of the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act of 1928 that delegated control of liquor to Canada's provinces and territories. It allowed them to set the terms under which liquor could be imported into their jurisdictions

On Friday, June 21st, Bill C-97 (the 2019 Budget Implementation Act) was given Royal Assent, which means that the Bill became law in Canada. One of the sections of this Bill amended the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act so as to completely remove the federal restriction on the interprovincial shipment and transport of alcohol which has been in place since 1928. As a result of these changes, there is no longer any federal prohibition on the movement of alcohol between provinces. Customers of wineries (or of other alcohol shippers) may still be subject to any relevant provincial laws ...

The team at Okanagan Crush Pad Winery is pleased to announce that Lesley Brown has joined its team as vice president sales and marketing, to lead the company's Vancouver based HQ Wine & Spirits division