June 18, 2014: Branding Canadian Wine

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

Branding Canadian Wine

If you were were in charge of branding Canadian wines to the rest of the world, how would you go about doing it? We certainly can brand smaller areas with more commonalities but how would you brand all of Canadian wine to other countries?

It is a relevant topic because this process is occurring right now at the national level. Give us your input. One word that says how Canadian wine is distinctly different from wines across the world…

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.

April 30, 2014: What Does “Estate” Mean for BC Wines?

What Does “Estate” Mean for BC Wines? 

(No chat summary for this week, Sorry!)

Pull up a glass and find out what the word “Estate” means for BC Wines. Is it important that a wine is 100% estate or do you just care what it tastes like? This chat will be hosted by Matthew Holler so join us at 8pm on Wednesday on the hashtag #BCWineChat!

April 23, 2014: Rosé!

HERE’S HOW THE CHAT WENT:

Rosé!

Think pink for this chat. What’s out there and how are they made? How do you choose a great BC Rosé? What other regions of the world make great rosés? Are Rosés trending upward in sales or down? What foods are best paired with Rosé? These are just a sampling of some of the things we can chat about–Wednesday April 23, 8-9pm on the hashtag #BCWineChat