What is BC VQA wine?
What is BC VQA wine?
BC VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance) is the appellation of origin and quality standard for British Columbia wine, established in 1990. To put it simply, when you see BC VQA on a bottle, it is your guarantee that you’re sipping a wine that is 100% grown and made in British Columbia.
How many VQA wineries are there in BC?
284 licensed grape wine wineries in British Columbia (total 370 licensed wineries)
Are all BC wines VQA?
All wine-producing countries have standards for their best grape-growing regions. In BC, always look for VQA on the label to be sure a wine is made with 100% BC grapes.
What is the best wine in BC?
Best BC Wines Of 2020: 10 Outstanding Bottles That Stand Out From The Crowd
- TANTALUS ROSÉ Remember January?
- EX NIHILO VIOGNIER.
- WINEMAKER’S CUT SAUVIGNON BLANC.
- MONTE CREEK RANCH WINERY SPARKLING ROSÉ
- FITZ BRUT SPARKLING WINE.
- BORDERTOWN CABERNET FRANC.
- EX NIHILO NIGHT.
- CASTORO DE ORO MERLOT.
What are the requirements for a BC VQA wine?
BC VQA certified wines must meet standards with respect to their origin, vintage and varietals. These wines are assessed by a qualified panel and must meet the criteria for quality characteristics before they can be designated as BC VQA.
Are there any wine stores in British Columbia?
There are BC Wine stores that stand alone as well as some Wines of British Columbia sections within select grocery stores. Store staff proudly provide extensive knowledge about BC VQA Wine and take regular educational tours to our wine regions to visit the vineyards and taste at the wineries.
When did the Vintners Quality Alliance in BC start?
BC VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance) is the appellation of origin and quality standard for British Columbia wine, established in 1990. BC VQA certified wines must meet standards with respect to their origin, vintage and varietals.
Who is the wine authority of British Columbia?
The British Columbia Wine Authority is an independent regulatory authority to which the Province of British Columbia has delegated responsibility for enforcing the Province’s Wines of Marked Quality Regulation.
