Okanagan Wine

• Beloved Oliver, B.C. farm announces end to visitor experiences

  A beloved farm in the South Okanagan has decided to permanently end visitor experiences.

  Economy

  Oct 17
  
• ‘Effectively a write-off’: Kelowna winery copes with near-total crop loss due to cold

  A cold snap in December 2022 has led to a hard time for Okanagan winemakers. At Spearhead Winery, staff are now working to recover from an almost 100 per cent crop loss.

  Environment

  Oct 13
  
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• Spotted lanternfly could come after Canada’s wines. Here’s what to know

  A sticky situation is unfolding near Canada’s border over fears the spotted laternfly might slip into Canada from the U.S. Winemakers are among those most at risk.

  Canada

  Jun 23
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• New B.C. program aims to help farmers adapt to climate change

  The B.C. government has launched a new program called Perennial Crop Renewal to help farmers grapple with the challenges of climate change.

  Environment

  May 1
• Cold weather could mean 50% fewer wine grapes in B.C.

  According to Wine Growers British Columbia, there could be 50 percent fewer wine grapes this year.

  Canada

  Apr 20
• Wine on the shopping list: Vancouver passes motion to allow wine on shelves in grocery stores

  The motion, which was passed unanimously, will now see wine on grocery shelves, much like other B.C. municipalities such as Langley, Abbotsford, Coquitlam and Kelowna.

  Canada

  Apr 13
• B.C. wines judged for 2023 BC Lieutenant Governor Wine Awards in Penticton

  The final round of judging for one of B.C.'s biggest wine competitions wrapped up in Penticton on Wednesday.

  Consumer

  Apr 5
• Climate change, tourism top of mind for B.C. wine industry

  The conference brought the industry together for an opportunity to learn new tools and techniques and to hear how the industry is doing.  

  Canada

  Mar 7
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• Incoming cold snap could damage Okanagan crops

  A cold snap is on the way for the Okanagan and could damage Okanagan crops.

  Weather

  Feb 20
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• Tiny wine options find home in B.C.’s market

  Multiple British Columbia wineries over the last several years have begun offering their product in smaller, single-serve cans and bottles.

  Consumer

  Feb 5