Wine

• Volatile winter weather affecting icewine production in Ontario, producers say

  'It looks like there wasn't a lot of icewine made this year,' said Aaron Dobbin, president of the Wine Growers of Ontario.

  Canada

  Mar 10
  
• Will climate change impact wine production?

  'We'll still get these cold snaps in the middle of winter and the grapevines aren't just as ready for the cold temperature and it can cause damage to the vine.'

  Canada

  Mar 8
  
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• UBCO outreach event shows how chemists probe the effects of smoke on wineries

  The Okanagan is also known for its wildfires and a University of British Columbia Okanagan professor has been conducting research into how the smoke affects vineyards. 

  Science

  Mar 7
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• Recall alert issued for Louis Latour’s Pinot Noir. Here’s what to know

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Louis Latour brand Pinot Noir because the product may possibly contain glass. 

  Health

  Feb 19
• 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
• Calgary woman creates fundraiser to encourage people to go alcohol-free for Dry February

  A portion of each event ticket and proceeds from raffle tickets sold for the 28-day challenge will go to the Canadian Cancer Society.

  Health

  Jan 29
• Manitoba government reintroduces bill to ease liquor rules, aims to change pot tax

  The bill is similar to one introduced last spring that died when it failed to pass before the last session ended.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2022
• Ontario wine producers seek solutions to extreme weather threats

  One extremely cold day last winter was all it took to cause widespread damage to Bill Redelmeier's wine crops.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2022
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• The secret is out: Vogue names the Okanagan a wine region to visit this fall

  Luvera listed a number of wineries in the article, including  Quails’ Gate, Okanagan Crush Pad, and Painted Rock, and noted the outstanding natural amenities in the region. 

  Lifestyle

  Oct 10, 2022
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• Okanagan winemakers toast warm, dry start to fall weather

  B.C. winemakers say sunny warm fall is good for grapes. 'We are getting them not just technically ripe for sugar ... we're getting them flavour ripe and (that) is the magic.'

  Economy

  Oct 6, 2022