When people talk about climate change, they usually focus on rising temperatures. In January 2024, however, it was dramatic cold snap that decimated vines in British Columbia. Now, growers and wineries have big decisions to make. Michaela Morris reports.
TikTok is growing up - and has opened its platform to alcohol advertising in the US and Canada. How far does the liberalization really go? Anja Zimmer reports.
The wines from British Columbia have a limited presence in markets overseas. The reasons behind this are not only high prices but also a lack of interest from producers in exporting. The local market recognizes the quality and diversity. Jürgen Mathäß investigates first hand.
Canada’s second largest province after Ontario, Québec is a wine market unlike any other in North America. The continent’s only region with a French-speaking majority, it boasts the highest per capita wine consumption at 24 litres according to a USDA 2021 report. Michaela Morris tells us more about the peculiarities of the market.
It’s got a wine-growing history that dates back to the Roman world. It’s got more than 220 authorised grape varieties over 55,000 hectares of vineyards, and it’s one of the most exciting wine-growing countries in Europe.