Why I miss the Lieutenant Governor’s awards for excellence in B.C. wines
Happy BC Day, everyone! This day which takes place on the first Monday of August each year is during the height of summer in our province, and a time where everyone I know here tries to relax and celebrate this wonderful part of the world we live in. Since 2003 in the weeks leading up […]
Harry McWatters – father of the B.C. wine industry – passes
A few words upon learning the heartbreaking news about the death of Harry McWatters, who I believe is the de facto father of the B.C. wine industry. Harry was a larger than life individual, and in my view a true gentleman. Harry was a mentor to many in the industry. He can lay claim to […]
The case for a sub-GI in Naramata Bench
The Naramata Bench, to those who are unfamiliar with it, is located just north of the City of Penticton on the east side of Okanagan Lake. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in British Columbia with a wide array of topography. It has a rich history as an agricultural region, and […]