Introducing “Crafted in BC” Wines This summer, you’ll see a new section on wine lists and in BCLIQUOR stores. “Crafted in BC” wines are made by British Columbia (BC) wineries using premium out-of-province grapes. Look on the label to find out where the grapes come from. These wines maintain the same high standards of craft and quality we’ve come to expect from BC-grown wines. Why is BCLIQUOR taking this step? Several consecutive days of −20 C temperatures in the Okanagan-Similkameen region in January 2024 severely damaged or destroyed as much as 15 percent of grapevines. As a result, 90 percent of grape production for the 2024 vintage was lost. To support producers in the region through this challenging vintage, BCLIQUOR is selling Crafted in BC wines. Every BC wine has a story, and the 2024 vintage is one to tell! Both Crafted in BC wines and BC Vintners Quality Alliance (BC VQA) wines will be sold in BCLIQUOR stores this season. BC VQA wines remain 100 percent BC grown and produced. Wineries in the coastal regions of Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and Fraser Valley, as well as some interior regions, were not as affected by the deep freeze and were able to make wines with BC-grown grapes in 2024. Older BC VQA vintages are also available from wineries across the province. You can read more in the Wines of BC 2024 Vintage Report online. As wineries replant and return to using 100 percent BC-grown grapes, the Crafted in BC positioning will be phased out. Until then, whether you choose Crafted in BC or BC VQA wines, you’re supporting local wineries and their communities and helping ensure the sustainability and resilience of the BC wine industry. Cheers to that!
Poplar Grove Cascadia Series Pinot Gris $23.49 CIBC 300365
Quails’ Gate field & flight Rosé $19.99 CIBC 289377
Expressive notes of pear and peach are matched by bright acidity, with flavours of ripe stone fruits and citrus.
Delicate rose petals, strawberry and a hint of raspberry lemonade make this rosé perfect for a sunset picnic.
Tinhorn Creek WA Pinot Gris $22.99 CIBC 289535 This fruit-forward Pinot Gris has flavours of ripe peach, grapefruit and tropical fruit notes, balanced by lively acidity.
Wild Goose Cascadia Autumn Gold $21.99 CIBC 288387 An excellent homage to BC-grown Autumn Gold, showcasing lemon, nectarine and jasmine, with a hint of sweetness.
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