To longtime friends in British Columbia, We’re back. When I launched this magazine with Jerry Hug, our goals included shining more spotlights on the British Columbia wine industry and sharing more of their stories. Andy Perdue and I did that perhaps better than anyone else in the United States not long after we created Wine Press Northwest magazine in 1998 for our … [Read more...] about A Vine Start: Cover story marks our return to British Columbia
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British Columbia welcomes U.S. to revisit world-class wines
If you’ve never been to any pocket of British Columbia wine country, there’s an obvious reason why this is the summer to head to the border and hop over. The American dollar is so far in your favour that loose change might come close to buying a good bottle of BC vino. (On June 1, a U.S. dollar was equal to $1.27 Canadian.) And if it’s been a while since you … [Read more...] about British Columbia welcomes U.S. to revisit world-class wines
Sidebar: British Columbia wine trip planning
British Columbia promotes a ‘know before you go’ message for anyone planning to visit this beautiful and vast province. If you are driving the highways, many – especially in the interior, including the southern part of British Columbia where you will find wine country — have high mountain passes and can be subject to active weather almost any time of the … [Read more...] about Sidebar: British Columbia wine trip planning
Sidebar: British Columbia COVID-19 guidelines
As of June 1, the majority of COVID-related restrictions have been lifted throughout most of Canada. In British Columbia, there are no mask mandates or limits on gatherings, and the requirement to show proof of vaccination at non-essential businesses is no longer required by the Province of British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. To cross the border, … [Read more...] about Sidebar: British Columbia COVID-19 guidelines
Sidebar: British Columbia wine facts
There are nine official wine regions, or geographical indications (similar to American Viticultural Areas in the United States) in British Columbia, and some have sub-regions, known as sub-GIs. Okanagan Valley, which includes the Golden Mile Bench, Naramata Bench and Okanagan FallsSimilkameen ValleyFraser ValleyVancouver IslandGulf … [Read more...] about Sidebar: British Columbia wine facts