Your BC w**e adventure starts here. Please note our moderation policy: http://ow.ly/kV1I50Eezz1 For us, being grounded is where it all begins. While our w**e 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 w**e, while the awe-inspiri
ng beauty at every turn is cherished by visitors who arrive from near and far. Our w**emakers are down-to-earth, with the grit, experience and refinement to make w**es that are a lasting expression of the place where they were grown and crafted. Our w**es stimulate the senses, bringing you back to the moment, and back to yourself. The W**es of British Columbia represent the unique, welcoming and diverse people of our w**e industry in British Columbia. We are an authentic voice that expresses the unique qualities of our breathtaking w**e regions. Our overarching role is to oversee and represent the main facets of the British Columbia w**e industry. These include “Certified 100% BC grape w**e” and the “W**e Regions of British Columbia.” These are seen as core branded products or offerings of the W**es of British Columbia Master Brand. We are confident, stimulating, grounded and breathtaking. Quick Facts About British Columbia W**e Industry:
British Columbia’s Vintners Quality Alliance (BC VQA) designation celebrates 30 years of excellence in 2020. BC’s w**e industry has grown from just 17 grape w**eries in 1990 to more than 284 licensed grape w**e w**eries in British Columbia (total 370 licensed w**eries). 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 w**es are:
• Merlot
• Pinot Noir
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Franc
• Syrah / Shiraz
• Gamay Noir
The most produced white w**es are:
• Pinot Gris
• Chardonnay
• Gewürztraminer
• Riesling
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Blanc
• Viognier
The BC w**e industry contributes $2.8 billion annually to British Columbia’s economy. Each year, BC’s w**eries welcome more than 1,000,000 visitors. W**eBC.com offers w**e tourists an interactive tour guide to make planning their w**e country getaways easier than ever.
