November 26, 2014: Winter Wine Events

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Winter Wine Events

Hosted by Erin Korpisto (@vinesanddesigns on twitter) this week’s chat is all about the various events going on this winter in the BC’s wine country. From There’s Summerland’s Light up the Vines, Oliver’s Winter in Wine Country and many others in between. Join Erin and find out what hot (cold) in BC’s wine country this winter!

October 8, 2014: What Do Consumers Want from a Winery Website?

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

What Do Consumers Want from a Winery Website? October 8, 2014

Tonight we talk about winery websites–what information is vital, what information is nice to see, what is not needed? Why do you visit a winery’s website? It is a winery’s main presence online so tell us what you think. Chats like these are can be helpful to wineries who are trying to improve how they communicate with you!

September 24, 2014: The Okanagan Wine Festival

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

The Okanagan Wine Festival 

That time of year is upon us again–the Okanagan Wine Festival. It begins on October 2 and runs until October 12 and is packed with a huge amount of events for every person’s liking. Join us on #BCWineChat to discuss all of the possibilities out there and tell us what you plan to attend!

Septmeber 17, 2014: Favourite BC Wine Summer Memory

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

Favourite BC Wine Summer Memory

Join Brad Cooper (aka Twitter King @bradinator), Winemaker at SerendiptyWinery and Black Cloud Wines, to discuss your favourite BC wine memories from Summer. Now that Summer 2014 is officially coming to an end, it’s a great time to share with others what place, wine, food pairing, person, event, tasting or road trip was your favourite BC Wine adventure this Summer. If you can’t think of one, make it up–we don’t care. Brad Cooper and Sandra Oldfield will probably just talk amongst themselves for this chat!

July 2, 2014: The Wineries of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

The Wineries of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country

Tune in tonight to find out about the wineries of the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association from our host Tony Munday (@uncorkthesun on twitter). There are over 30 wineries that call this southernmost region of BC’s Okanagan Valley its home. Over 60% of all grapes grown in BC come from the Oliver Osoyoos region as well.

Bring your questions and comments!

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.

 

May 28, 2014: What Do You Expect When You Visit A BC Winery?

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

What Do You Expect When You Visit A BC Winery? 

Bring us your expectations when you walk in a BC Winery. Do they match what you expect when you visit other region’s wineries? Do they differ? Connect with other wineries in BC and tell them what it is you are looking for in a BC winery experience.