Bill C311 headed for a standing vote on June 6th
Parliament will have chance to “free our grapes” next week This information has just been released from Okanagan-Similkameen MP Dan Albas’ office in Ottawa. Today in the House of Commons the NDP introduced a motion calling for a standing vote to occur on Bill C-311 on June 6th. Although Bill C-311 was already schedule for […]
Setting up fort in BC’s newest wine growing region
Fort Berens Estate Winery Establishes Canada’s Newest Wine Region in “Canada’s Hot Spot” Lillooet, BC with New Release Fort Berens Estate Winery Ltd is excited to release its first wines handcrafted with grapes grown on their 20 acres of estate vineyards in Lillooet, British Columbia. Situated in “Canada’s Hot Spot”, Lillooet is one of the last […]
Similkameen wineries awarded 37 medals in spring competitions
Wine region you've "never heard of" getting a name for itself Following Erin's post about Similkameen travel is the great news that wines from that region are winning awards! Here's news from the Similkameen Winery Association… Wineries in the Similkameen Valley won a staggering 37 medals for their submissions at 3 major spring Wine Competitions […]