Your BC wine adventure starts here. Please note our moderation policy: http://ow.ly/kV1I50Eezz1 For us, being grounded is where it all begins. While our wine regions in British Columbia are distinct, they share rich, bountiful landscapes that deepen the bond between people and this place. Our unique cool-climate terroir provides premium conditions to produce exceptional wine, while the awe-inspiri
ng beauty at every turn is cherished by visitors who arrive from near and far. Our winemakers are down-to-earth, with the grit, experience and refinement to make wines that are a lasting expression of the place where they were grown and crafted. Our wines stimulate the senses, bringing you back to the moment, and back to yourself. The Wines of British Columbia represent the unique, welcoming and diverse people of our wine industry in British Columbia. We are an authentic voice that expresses the unique qualities of our breathtaking wine regions. Our overarching role is to oversee and represent the main facets of the British Columbia wine industry. These include “Certified 100% BC grape wine” and the “Wine Regions of British Columbia.” These are seen as core branded products or offerings of the Wines of British Columbia Master Brand. We are confident, stimulating, grounded and breathtaking. Quick Facts About British Columbia Wine Industry:
British Columbia’s Vintners Quality Alliance (BC VQA) designation celebrates 30 years of excellence in 2020. BC’s wine industry has grown from just 17 grape wineries in 1990 to more than 284 licensed grape wine wineries in British Columbia (total 370 licensed wineries). There are more than 10,499 acres (4,249 hectares) of vines in British Columbia’s nine geographical indications (GI): Okanagan Valley, Similkameen Valley, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Thompson Valley, Lillooet, Shuswap, Kootenays and beyond. Warmer and more arid than Napa Valley, the Okanagan Valley gets nearly two hours more sunlight per day than Napa during the peak of the July and August growing season. The most produced red wines are:
• Merlot
• Pinot Noir
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Franc
• Syrah / Shiraz
• Gamay Noir
The most produced white wines are:
• Pinot Gris
• Chardonnay
• Gewürztraminer
• Riesling
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Blanc
• Viognier
The BC wine industry contributes $2.8 billion annually to British Columbia’s economy. Each year, BC’s wineries welcome more than 1,000,000 visitors. WineBC.com offers wine tourists an interactive tour guide to make planning their wine country getaways easier than ever.
