Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is reminding B.C. fruit and wine customers of its support for those experiencing financial hardship amid a difficult growing season and the recent closure of a local fruit co-operative. FCC recognizes the compounding challenges of 2024, in particular the cold weather in January 2024 that wiped out almost all of B.C.'s peaches, apricots and nectarines for the year and severely damaged cherry orchards. Wine grapes were also severely impacted with no 2024 vintage expected for some.

The Summerland Waterfront Resort Hotel is delighted to announce a public celebration of its exclusive guest perk: specially labeled house wines created in partnership with renowned winemaker Matt Dumayne of Haywire Winery. This exciting reveal marks a decade of collaboration between the hotel and the winery, bringing a new look to the private label wines--a white, red, and rosé--designed to elevate the guest experience.

During the 18th annual Spirited Awards, Dave Mitton - Global Brand Ambassador for J.P. Wiser's and Lot No.40 at Corby Spirit and Wine, was named the Best International Brand Ambassador for his tremendous contributions to the industry. For over 10 years, Mitton has been an extension of Corby, Hiram Walker & Sons, and the Canadian whisky brand portfolio. A beloved figure in the industry, and friend to all, his passion for Canadian whisky has led to a long career in showcasing the versatility and innovation of the spirit.

Adds details: At present, wines made with grapes from outside the province are marked up 89% on the first $11.75 of the cost per liter of wine and 27% after that. "It turns your $20 bottle of wine into a $35 bottle of wine." Under the new guidance, the B.C. government will provide mark-up relief on wines sold between April 1st 2025 and March 31st 2026.. It appears to provide wineries with wide latitude to import whole grapes and unprocessed juice, in addition to nearly finished bulk wine to fill more immediate needs. The LDB will determine the maximum amount of relief available to each winery based on the five-year average of markup concessions and rebates normally provided for wines made in B.C., throwing out the high and low numbers. After exceeding th

Important. Following this year's devastating loss of grapes, B.C. wineries will benefit from temporary support that will allow B.C. wines to be made with grapes and grape juice from places outside of the province - such as Washington State which has grapes - for the 2024 vintage year.

On 5 July, the more than 9,000 employees of the provincially-owned Liquor Board of Ontario (LCBO) walked off the job after negotiations for a new collective agreement between their union and Mr Ford's government fell apart. The LCBO then shuttered all its 650 stores for at least two weeks. Last week, the Ontario Public Services Employees Union (OPSEU) returned to the bargaining table.

All LCBO stores set to reopen Tuesday

The BC wine industry welcomes the news that, following a new agreement between both provinces today, BC wineries can once again ship their products directly to Alberta consumers, reopening that vital sales and tourism channel for the industry. "This announcement could not come at a better time," remarks Miles Prodan, President and CEO of Wine Growers BC. "

Fielding Estate Winery returns to the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto for the third year in a row as the Of?cial Wine & Cider partner and the Of?cial Sparkling Wine of Victory Circle. This year, race-goers can enjoy Fielding Original Craft Cider at the 36th annual event at Exhibition Place in Downtown Toronto, July 19-21, 2024.

The deal ends Alberta's ban on direct-to-customer sales from B.C. wineries

Winemakers complained it helped the province's two bottling companies import cheaper grape juice and push local producers off the shelves at the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation.

On Monday, the LCBO sent a memo to shipping companies that transport products, instructing them to hold cargo already received at warehouses, and to pause activities such as bookings of shipping vessels until further notice.

The Ontario government rolled out an online tool Monday to help consumers find outlets to buy beer, wine, cider and spirits, while some 9,000 LCBO workers remain off the job in a strike that shows no signs of ending.

Château des Charmes, founded and owned by the Bosc family since 1978, sold to a group of Canadian investors.

The LCBO employees are looking for the state-controlled alcohol supplier to expand its operations.

The decentralization of liquor sales, however, is nothing new in Ontario. It's a process that has been ongoing over the past few decades and part of a strategy to erode good jobs in the alcohol retail sector. It can be viewed as union-busting by stealth and the public has played its part along the way.

George Brown College (GBC) has announced the results for the Ontario Wine Awards (OWA) 2024, the province's most prestigious wine competition and awards program. The OWA, founded by Tony Aspler in 1985, recognizes Ontario Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) wines for their quality, distinction, and brilliance. A total of 496 wines were entered in this year's competition at GBC, judged by a panel of 42 experts.

Plant hormone solution research shows Ontario grapes were 5 to 6 C more hardy to cold

Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard announced today that Stacy Hornemann will take over as lead winemaker, assuming all winemaking responsibilities for Blue Grouse and Quill brands at its Cowichan Valley estate. Following an assistant winemaking role at the Jackson family's Stonestreet Estate, led by Chris Jackson, Hornemann will continue to collaborate closely with the family's second- and third-generation winery owners.

UV light, hydrogen peroxide being used to tackle mildew, other fungi on the vine