Byline: Anita Sthankiya in Kelowna Now. Grape growers, liquor industry reps and wine industry stake holders met recently to discuss longstanding issues affecting the growth of the BC wine industry sector. The BC Wine Appellation Task Group had discussions at its formal meeting in advance of a wine industry stakeholder online survey. Four major themes have emerged…
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Communiqué from the BC Wine Appellation Task Group meeting, March 31, 2015
Kelowna, BC – A constructive and cooperative first meeting took place among the members of the BC Wine Appellation Task Group in Kelowna, BC. Several subjects were discussed with Task Group pledging to work together to resolve longstanding issues affecting the growth of the BC wine industry sector. The group undertook an open and frank…
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…