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.
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.
The Wine Square, a Canadian manufacturer at the forefront of pioneering wine cellar solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest innovation, The TWS 360. This breakthrough system seamlessly merges three cutting-edge technologies -- the Isocase, Cavea, and The Cube° -- to offer wine enthusiasts a functional and modern approach to preserving their collections. The Isocase, a durable isolation enclosure, protects stored wines from external temperature and humidity fluctuations.
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