The results are in. In a very quick turnaround, the British Columbia Wine Authority (BCWA) has already published the results of the recent “BC Wine Industry Plebiscite Regarding Certain Proposed Amendments to the Wines of Marked Quality Regulation.” The results came out in a letter on July 8, even though the deadline to complete the…

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Byline: Randy Shore, Vancouver Sun B.C. winemakers are seeking an overhaul of the province’s geographical labeling system in order to compete with the most prestigious winemaking regions in the world. An industry task group recommends the addition of 15 new appellation sub-regions within the Okanagan Valley to better market the province’s most distinctive wines. The report of…

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Dear Wine Producers of British Columbia, The BC Wine Appellation Task Group has completed a comprehensive province-wide industry consultation. Hundreds of individuals participated through face-to-face meetings, town halls, and an online survey. Our primary goal was to find if a consensus existed to improve our appellation system and properly regulate geographic indications (GIs) on our wine…

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A stronger “sense of place” will strengthen BC’s reputation among domestic and international wine consumers Vancouver, BC – A BC wine industry group released its final report Thursday after a seven-month comprehensive consultation on the future of British Columbia’s system of appellations. The BC Wine Appellation Task Group – an independent ad-hoc committee of leading…

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