Snaking through the north west of Spain is the Ebro River and its tributaries. It is along here that the pilgrims traversed the Santiago de Compostela, and for over a thousand years vines have been nurtured…
It used to be if you wanted to talk about the iconic wines of BC the conversation would drift towards Icewine. Sure, we enjoyed some success in the mid-1990s with the 1993 Mission Hill Grand…
Grapes are the ultimate essential compound to wine. While we may be familiar with a few dozen grape names, let us remember that in the vitus vinfera category alone there are over 5,000 identified varieties.
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled unanimously in R vs Comeau that “Section 121 does not impose absolute free trade across Canada.”
There are currently 50 wineries between Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, which are two separate Designated Viticultural Areas (DVA). Most of the wineries in this coastal region lie in the Cowichan Valley, 50 km from Victoria.
Vegan wine? What’s next? It seems that the trend towards a plant-based, more environmentally responsible and sustainable diet is really taking hold. When people are differentiating their alcohol based on animal husbandry issues then it must be a real thing, right?
It’s an exciting time for the BC wine industry and Canadian wine lovers. BC wine sales are growing and the geographic wine boundaries are expanding. One of the exciting new regions adding to this changing wine landscape is the Kamloops, Thompson Valley region.
Adding accessories to your product line will not only increase your average sale, it can attract new people into your store and offer them a better buying experience. Consider adding liquor-related items, such as flasks, decanters, glassware, non-food items used in cocktails, bottle openers, and corkscrews. Available from a wide variety of suppliers, these non-alcoholic items offer good margins and an appealing contribution to your bottom line.
Alberta’s liquor sales are leveling out and certain segments are increasing according to the AGLC. Coolers and ciders increased 5.6% from April to September 2017 compared to the same period last year and the wine category continued to gain market share increasing 1.6%. The beer category declined 1.2% and spirits decreased 1.5%.
Cellared in Canada (CIC) wines were created by commercial wineries to, at best, take advantage of the consumer’s loyalty to our local brand and, at worst, to deliberately confuse shoppers into spending money on a grossly misrepresented product.
Sales from April to June 2017 showed a whopping 14.9% increase in Micro-brewed beer over 2016, and Canadian wine increased volume sales 6.6%. Gin was another strong growth leader with a 10% increase. The figures…
Bubbles are always a great way to start dinner, an afternoon, or simply great conversation. However, as we all know, there is a grand spectrum of quality, from the lowest grade to the finest. Most elegant and delicate bubbles will lift your spirits and at times allow you to remember that moment forever.
