WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia — You’re in a punk band in the ‘80s, and you’ve figured out that high school is not for you. And akin to a scene from the Queen biopic, the tour van for the band breaks down. With that, serendipity kicks in. That’s how Jason Parkes — who views himself as “just a guy with a beard” — began as a winemaker. He’s now the frontman for Jason … [Read more...] about Crown & Thieves: 2023 British Columbia Winery to Watch
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British Columbia success with beer in cans carries into wine
PENTICTON, British Columbia — At one point in Canadian beer history, almost all of the suds sold above the 49th parallel were in bottles. Tall, short or ‘stubby,’ glass was the industry standard. Now? Nearly 90 percent of craft beer, except for large formats, is sold in cans, according to Evan Singer, national sales manager for Vessel Packaging Co., a leader in canning … [Read more...] about British Columbia success with beer in cans carries into wine
Okanagan Winter Wine Festival returns
After taking some time to pause and reflect, the Okanagan Wine Festivals is beginning 2023 with a reset and reboot. Known in British Columbia for its signature fall wine festival and wine competition, secondary seasonal fests became part of the blend in recent years — pre-pandemic — in spring, summer and winter. However, a new vision is emerging with a fresh board of … [Read more...] about Okanagan Winter Wine Festival returns
Sandra Oldfield remains a force within British Columbia wine industry
PENTICTON, British Columbia — Before entering the business of wine, Sandra Oldfield was in the business of selling fashion. Dresses and ties, to be exact, at Macy’s. She was so good at it that one year she was the top salesperson for the famed department store in all of California, her home state. After growing up in Northern California and studying international … [Read more...] about Sandra Oldfield remains a force within British Columbia wine industry
A Vine Start: Cover story marks our return to British Columbia
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