Fizz Forward: The Sparkling Wine Boom in BC

Once an afterthought in tasting rooms, sparkling wine is quickly emerging as one of the most dynamic categories in British Columbia. What was more experimental is now a movement; wineries from the Okanagan to the Gulf Islands are producing sparkling bottles that rival international benchmarks, while carving out a distinctly B.C. identity. From méthode traditionnelle […] The post Fizz Forward: The Sparkling Wine Boom in BC appeared first on VITIS .

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Towers and tunnels

Two grand new wineries will offer contrasting views of Lake Country While the Okanagan Valley is hardly lacking for impressive views, Lake Country rewards with more than its share of panoramas. Add to the mix that these steep-sloping, sun-drenched, west-facing shores now encompass part of the Lake Country sub-Geographical Indication and it should come as […] The post Towers and tunnels appeared first on VITIS .

Time to rebuild

After four years of turmoil, B.C.’s wine industry is ready for some good news April was B.C. Wine Month, so it is a little bittersweet to note that this is also the month when the first B.C. wines made with Washington, Oregon, California or Ontario grapes his the shelves. Then again, “bittersweet” neatly sums up […] The post Time to rebuild appeared first on VITIS .

Through a glass darkly

An industry insider’s perspective on the future of the wine industry We all know the wine industry is in turmoil, but maybe it needed a good boot up the backside to do some serious self-reflection and adapt to the times. People are drinking less wine, both globally and in Canada. The amount of wine consumed […] The post Through a glass darkly appeared first on VITIS .

Fizz Forward: The Sparkling Wine Boom in BC

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Towers and tunnels

Time to rebuild

Through a glass darkly