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BC’s wine industry has faced significant challenges in recent years, including the global pandemic, back-to-back record winter deep freezes, and annual wildfires. These events have impacted grape yields, production, and the overall viability of wineries across the region. Consumers can play a crucial role in supporting the BC wine industry during these challenging times. Our latest article for the Daily Hive HERE explains how.
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BC’s wine industry has long been celebrated for its quality and innovation, but recent years have brought unprecedented challenges. Like the rest of the hospitality industry, BC wineries suffered immeasurable losses due to the global pandemic and have yet to see a return to pre-COVID tourism levels. The 2023 vintage was marked by exceptional weather conditions, leading to a mixed bag of outcomes for winemakers across the region. Now, as the industry looks ahead to the 2024 season, it faces a new and daunting obstacle: a winter deep freeze that is expected to result in no grapes being harvested in the Okanagan Valley.
Our latest article for The Daily Hive HERE takes a deeper dive into the current challenges and what options are available for wineries moving forward.
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4 new BC wineries worth visiting.
BC’s wine industry is going through a tremendous growth spurt and as of March 2023, there are now 341 licensed wineries in the province. With all that competition and the quality level being pushed to new heights, it takes a lot to decide to start a new winery in BC. Our latest article for the Daily Hive takes a look at 4 of BC’s newest wineries: Garnet Valley Ranch, Solvero Wines, Red Barn & Frind Estate Winery. Click HERE for the full story.
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The view from the Restaurant at Phantom Creek.
British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley is going through a tremendous growth spurt, not just in the number of wineries there but in the quality of the entire experience. Vignerons have now got “old” vines in their vineyards, many 20 or more years old, and they are providing wineries with ever-better raw materials. Wineries in turn have upgraded equipment and are hiring experienced talent from across the globe to make or consult on the making of their wines. Tasting rooms are catering to luxury travelers’ wants and desires. And now the restaurant scene has joined the act providing some really terrific dining experiences. The Restaurant at Phantom Creek is leading the way.
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Winemaker Ross Wise.
Climate change is a topic that comes up often in our wine interviews because the agricultural industry seems much more attune to it than most. Within the wine industry itself, British Columbia wine producers have been facing extreme climate events earlier, and seemingly more often, than many other regions worldwide. It’s certainly been our experience that regardless of how difficult a vintage is, in the hands of the right winemaker, excellent wines will still be produced. Black Hills Estate Winery can rest assured knowing that they have Ross Wise leading their winemaking team, who continues to improve the winery’s offerings despite the now annual challenges.
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