May 9, 2018: OK Falls Sub Appellation

The proposed new sub appellation in OK Falls will eventually mean there will be 2 sub appellations in the Okanagan Valley (joining the Golden Mile Bench).  Join the chat to see what makes this region so unique that it can begin to define itself as a geographical indicator.

For more information on the proposed sub appellation please refer to this page on the website for the BC Wine Authority.

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

OK Falls Sub Appellation 

November 27, 2013: Open Forum

Open Forum 

This week’s chat is what is technically referred to a “a free for all”.  On your mind?  Let’s talk about it!  Have a gripe, an “atta boy/girl” or a suggestion? Tonight’s your night on #BCWineChat

July 17, 2013: The Influence of Terroir on BC Wines

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

The Influence of Terroir on BC Wines 

From Dictionary.com:

ter rior  [ter-wahr; French ter-war] 

noun

1.

the environmental conditions, especially soil and climate, in which grapes are grown and that give a wine its unique flavours and aromas:
So what terroir in BC gives us our unique flavours and aromas?  We’ll discuss any region tonight if we can bring out the wineries from that region who can help describe the terroir on their vineyard sites.

May 22, 2013: Winery Sustainability Programs

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

Winery Sustainability Programs  

What is BC doing to build for its future?  Are there things that the wineries and the vineyards are doing that people consider sustainable practices?  Are there things that you feel the wineries should be doing that they are not that would send a message that our industry is acting responsibly and sustainably?  What practices have you heard other wine regions subscribe to that you are unsure if we are doing here at home?

Does farming and making wine in a more sustainable way matter to you at all?  Join us at 8pm Wednesday to discuss!

September 26, 2012: Do BC’s Wineries Help or Hurt the Environment?

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

DO BC’S WINERIES HELP OR HURT THE ENVIRONMENT? 

We’ve always left the door open to discussion on BCWineChat that pops up due to last minute issues.  This week is one of those weeks.  Controversy hit the BC wine industry this week following a short interview on Tasting Room Radio with high profiled scientist David Suzuki.  Listen to the short clip and we’ll discuss.