April 20, 2016: Cellared in Canada–Truth in Labeling

HERE’S HOW THE #ONWINECHAT WENT:

Cellared in Canada Wines–Truth in Labeling 

HERE’S HOW THE #BCWINECHAT WENT:

Cellared in Canada Wines–Truth in Labeling2 

It’s a coast to coast #BCWineChat this week with both Ontario and British Columbia joining forced to talk about this national issue. How do you feel about “Cellared in Canada” being on labels if the grapes were not grown in Canada? Join us for this very current and important topic.

January 6, 2016: Wish List for BC Wines in 2016

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

Wish List for BC Wines in 2016 

Welcome back to BCWineChat in 2016! This week we’re talking about all your wishes for this new year. From wines to sales to wineries to restaurants to tourism–the sky’s the limit on what you’ll wish for this year. Share your thoughts with us and maybe some will come true!

April 1, 2015: BC’s First Sub Appellation–The Golden Mile Bench

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

BC’s First Sub Appellation–The Golden Mile Bench 

There’s a lot going on in our wine world today with changes to liquor laws and retail mark ups and wine in grocery stores but tonight, we’re going to celebrate the positive–we’re going to celebrate BC’s first sub appellation The Golden Mile Bench!

Join a host of Golden Mile Bench Wineries to find out more about this very unique and historical alluvial fan bench. Yippee!!!

March 4, 2015: BC Wine in Grocery Stores: Brave New World of False Dawn?

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

BC Wine in Grocery Stores: Brave New World or False Dawn?

The government has proposed 2 store model to roll out on April 1st for wine in grocery stores. One is a store with in a store model that would see imported and local wines, beers and spirits on the shelves in a store separate within an existing store. Second is a model with 100% BC Wine on the shelves of an existing grocery store. There is a lot to talk about tonight so come prepared!

September 10, 2014: Buying Wine Online In Canada

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

Buying Wine Online in Canada 

Join Jackie from @mywinecanada and we’ll discuss different ways that Canadians can order wine online. What is the future of online wine buying? What are some of the challenges that still exist in Canada for being able to ship direct to consumer? It should be a very informative #BCWineChat hour so tune in!

June 4, 2014: BC Wine in 2020–Hopes, Dreams, Aspirations and Challenges

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

BC Wine in 2020–Hopes, Dreams, Aspirations and Challenges

Everyone can throw their hat into this ring. It’s time to pie in the sky our industry. If you are a wine lover, what would you like to see happen in the BC Wine industry in the next 6 years? If you work at winery what changes would you love to see made? What will be our biggest challenges in this industry between now and 2020?

It’s a big topic and will be stick handled by the illustrious Paul Rickett from Bowen Island Beer and Wine Cellar.