Predictions of a complete wipeout of the Okanagan Valley's grape crop after a severe cold snap in January were rife. Some are now sighing in relief.

The Okanagan cold snap is merely the latest climate change-induced climatic event to rock the Canadian and global wine industry in recent years. Drought conditions, heat waves and smoke from forest fires have heavily impacted grape yields and resulted in variations in wine quality across regions.

The Mondial de la bière will celebrate its 30th edition May 24-26, 2024, in the magnificent heritage setting of the Windsor Station and the Rio Tinto Courtyard, in the heart of downtown Montreal. Once again this year, the largest international beer festival in America will delight all enthusiasts, with over 100 breweries present or represented and a wide variety of products to taste.

Stratus Vineyards in Ontario Canada is releasing super-premium wine in bottles that are being used for the second time. They believe this pioneering project marks the first time a North American winery has re-used their own glass wine bottle, setting a new benchmark for environmental responsibility in the wine industry.

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited ("Corby" or the "Company") (TSX: CSW.A) (TSX: CSW.B), a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spirits, wines and ready-to-drink beverages ("RTDs"), today announced its fiscal 2024 third quarter financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024 ("Q3") and the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024 ("FYTD March").

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Stratus Vineyards, a leader in innovative and sustainable winemaking, is proud to announce the release of a new, super-premium wine in bottles that are being used for the second time. They believe this pioneering project marks the first time a North American winery has re-used their own glass wine bottle, setting a new benchmark for environmental responsibility in the wine industry.

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited (TSX: CSW.A) (TSX: CSW.B), announced that it will be participating in a live Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow to discuss its current investor presentation on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST. Corby welcomes stakeholders, investors, and other individual followers to register and attend this live event.

With plantings on the rise in both Ontario and British Columbia, Canada's flirtation with Gamay has become much more serious of late... But where it was once predominantly used and viewed as a blending grape, producers today are increasingly focusing on varietal and single-vineyard expressions.

Grapes for Humanity, a charity run by volunteers is focused on supporting sustainable humanitarian and environmental programs, is delighted to announce the 2024 Fine Wine Auction in partnership with Waddington's Auctioneers and DYMON Wine Cellars. This annual event aims to raise funds for climate action and support underserved communities worldwide. The primary recipients for 2024 will be Tree Canada, The Nature Conservancy of Canada and The Halo Trust. The auction this year will run from April 12, 2024, to April 22, 2024, closing at 8:00 PM ET on April 22nd

The birth of the Canadian wine industry was a chaotic time, and the man who was at the centre of it all is still at it 50 years later.

Some of those who have helped build the province's grape-growing and winemaking industry from scratch criticized the program, saying it would help commercial producers who used grape juice from outside the province to make their wine.

Testtoo.com, an innovative web platform, has announced the official launch of its unique taste profile system with instant pairing of suitable alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It guides people to understand their personal preferences in wines and spirits through simple, fun, and relevant tests.

Wine Growers Canada (WGC) and Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Canadian Wine Industry Awards and the 2024 Wine Growers British Columbia Industry Recognition Awards, which were presented at a joint awards ceremony as the industry gathered in Penticton Tuesday evening.

Researchers with Brock University's Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) recently received more than $2.4 million in cash and in-kind support for projects that aim to strengthen Canada's grape and wine industry.

The president of a company that stands to profit the most from a new provincial wine program is baffled by claims the incentive could be "catastrophic" to local wineries. "I think that reference is hard for me to comprehend. I really don't know what they're saying," John Peller, president of Peller Estates, told CBC News.

Hillside Winery is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned website, to mark the 40th anniversary of its vineyards. The website showcases not just Hillside's legacy, but its connection to the region. "We wanted to express the spirit of community and excellence here in Naramata Bench," said Lauren Selfridge, Marketing & DTC Manager at Hillside Winery. "Not just the extraordinary terroir, but all aspects of this place where we have chosen to make wine."

A program supporting commercial wine producers would give millions of dollars to two bottling companies that can purchase their grapes from outside of Nova Scotia and Canada.

Launched in July 2022, the additional funding brings the Government's total investment through the program to more than $343 million.

At the macro level, the Canadian wine industry has experienced remarkable growth; however, this dynamic evolution may have reached a perilous point of stagnation, and the factors have yet to be determined. At the micro level, there is evidence that policies within the wine-producing provinces must change if the wine industry aspires to compete in the global marketplace.