Varietal: When the grape variety in the wine is named on the label (Chardonnay, Merlot), the wine is a varietal.*

Acreage: British Columbia currently has an estimated 9,100 acres under vine, up from just 1,000 acres planted in 1989.

Geography: Lake Okanagan, at 144 kilometres long and 3.5 kilometres average width, is the source of much-needed water for irrigation for vines in the Okanagan Valley.

Viticulture: Grapes for Icewine are harvested at -8° Celsius or lower, and often by moonlight.

Fermentation: The natural process in which yeast converts sugar to alcohol.*

*Schreiner, John - British Columbia Wine Country, Whitecap Books Ltd., 2003

  
 
  For further information about the British Columbia Wine Institute, its brands and programs, please contact:
  LISA CAMERON,
General Manager
250-762-9744
To discuss the benefits of membership in the BC Wine Institute, membership issues, opportunities for industry growth and development, advocacy to government, or opportunities to serve on BCWI board committees.		  
  TRACI DEMAN,
Executive Assistant
250-762-9744
For information regarding board and committee meetings, or to update contact information.
  LINDSAY ANDERS,
Communications Manager
250-762-9744
For media queries for information on BCWI, its membership and BC's wine industry. For members to discuss communications, media visits and media requests for interviews.
  JUSTIN SZOTT,
Marketing Manager
604-349-4828
To discuss sponsorship, advertising, marketing, retail and event opportunities within the BC wine industry, or ways your winery can help to promote the Wines of British Columbia brand.		  
  RYAN CARACHELO,
Finance Manager
250-762-9744
Regarding payments to wine stores and wineries, BC VQA products and pricing, and invoicing for membership.
  DONNA FAIGAUX,
BC VQA Wine Store Liaison
250-863-9379
For BC VQA Wine Store Operators to discuss BCWI marketing and retail programs, and for BCWI members to discuss winery promotions within the BC VQA Wine Stores.
BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE INSTITUTE
Suite 107 - 1726 Dolphin Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R9
tel (250) 762-9744
fax (250) 762-9788
toll-free 1-800-661-2294
info@winebc.com
www.winebc.com
 

 
© 2006 British Columbia Wine Institute.  All rights reserved.