Wine and spirits professionals, whether they're in wineries, distilleries, agencies, retail stores, restaurants or pubs feel the pressure for excellence. Competition is fierce and demanding, so education is critical for people entering the industry. With many options available, staff question…
Sales of wine, beer, spirits and refreshment beverages in private liquor stores in BCÂ all saw strong increases in July and August.
Red, white, pink - and now, orange: the fourth colour in the wine spectrum has been around for a very long time, but has only recently started getting mainstream attention. Orange wine is a niche…
With labels like Polite as Fu*k, Just Get Over It and Shut the Front Door, Church & State Wines has been shaking things up recently with its Lost Inhibitions line. But that's nothing…
Natural wines are catching the attention of sommeliers and patrons alike. Just the sound of it is appealing. Natural. There can't be anything wrong with that? Right? Well, as with most things, there is the…
BC wineries and vineyards are on track for another great season with Mother Nature providing great growing conditions. "From April through to July, we have seen a strong increase in winery visitations, and year over year …
When it comes to wine for the patio this summer, think pink. Rosé wines -- occasionally called pink or blush wines -- are one of the hottest trends in wine these days. They're beautiful, food-friendly,…
The governments of BC, Ontario, Quebec are working together so consumers have greater access to wines produced in their provinces. This agreement builds on previous announcements to offer greater access to BC wines across Canada…
Kamloops City Council granted a variance to Save-on-Foods, allowing the store to sell only 100% BC VQA certified wines. Their original proposal to council included the sales of non-VQA BC wine, cider and sake and…
