A report from CBC Radio News updating listeners on the recommendations of the BC Wine Appellation Task Group. Note: the plebiscite process is not getting underway until the New Year and no timeline has been announced as of December 31st. The report erroneously claims that the voting is scheduled to conclude “by the end of the…
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More Appellations, Less Red Tape
Byline: Peter Mitham, Wines and Vines B.C. task group completes review of rules, recommends new indications Kelowna, B.C.—The landscape of British Columbia’s wine industry could get a little more exciting in the next year if members endorse an ambitious plan to reshape the province’s system of appellations. The recommendation—as well as proposals to regulate labeling…
New B.C. wine task group focused on continued industry growth
VICTORIA – A task group including 11 leading British Columbia wine producers has been established with an industry mandate to make recommendations on ways to improve the appellation system for wine produced from 100% B.C. grapes, Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick announced today. The BC Wine Appellation Task Group will review the current system of appellations and…