BCVQA 30 Years
This year marks 30 years of BC VQA Wine, and the Wines of British Columbia are celebrating with a look back at the industry's history and how we've got to where we are today.
In 1990, a small group of visionary winemakers, grape growers and industry leaders came together to create the British Columbia Vintners Quality Alliance (BC VQA) and the BC Wine Institute (BCWI).
The BC VQA standard was created to guarantee consumers they were drinking wine made from 100% BC grown grapes. Today, thanks to the efforts of these pioneers, and those who continue to innovate and push boundaries, BC VQA Wines now dominate wine sales in British Columbia and are finding their way to more places than ever before, winning over both critics and consumers internationally.
"This anniversary is a celebration of the success and growth of BC VQA Wine over the last 30 years," said Miles Prodan, President & CEO of the BC Wine Institute. "BC VQA Wine would not be what it is today without the incredible vision, collaboration and determination of our industry.”
To honour this milestone year, the Wines of British Columbia are bringing together past pioneers and innovators of the future. Special events, commemorative videos and campaigns are scheduled throughout the year inviting industry, trade and consumers to celebrate 30 years of BC VQA Wine.
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