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 […]
B.C. government to enact all #bcwine “task group” reforms
The rules that govern how we label and authenticate the origin of wines in British Columbia are about to get an overhaul thanks to the B.C. government agreeing to implement the recommendations of the Wine Appellation Task Group (“Task Group”). The Task Group was a process undertaken early in 2015, concluding about 18 months later […]