BC Wine top tweets: Summer’s dog days in the Okanagan
Van Westen winery tasting – photo by Grape Escapes A snapshot of what’s happening in BC wine country this week provided by Twitter. Note Sandra Oldfield’s next #BCWineChat is Wednesday at 8pm PT. RT @Tina_Faiz Comparing Pinot Noirs at @Quails_Gate. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon! #bcwine #yegfood pic.twitter.com/SaWr6QLHvy — Westside Wine Trail […]
The Politics of Wine: More Heat than Light (So Far)
Two recent political developments have caused BC wine enthusiasts – and winemakers – to get excited about the prospects for the industry. On the heels of the BC Liberal re-election, the first took place in the heart of the Okanagan, when MLA and winery proprietor Ben Stewart stepped aside for Premier Christy Clark to contest […]
BC Wine’s benefits…by the numbers
Infographic provided by BC Wine Institute – click for larger version Author Mike Klassen Mike Klassen is a Vancouver city councillor, communications professional, and long-time advocate for British Columbia’s wine industry. He co‑founded BC Wine Lover in 2007 with his wife Stacey, sharing stories from their travels through the province’s wine regions and spotlighting the […]