Information About Wine Law

There continues to be a great deal of media coverage of anti-alcohol advocates who claim that there is “no safe level” of alcohol consumption. This series of blog posts provides 3 reasons why I will continue to ignore these assertions. Reason #2 – Don’t Listen to Biased Sources The second reason tha … Read more »

There continues to be a great deal of media coverage of anti-alcohol advocates who claim that there is “no safe level” of alcohol consumption. This series of blog posts provides 3 reasons why I will continue to ignore these assertions. Reason #1 – Only Pay Attention to Good Science I studied the his … Read more »

In mid-September, AIDV Canada will be holding a webinar that focuses on the regulatory and business processes related to importing grapes between BC and Washington state. Speakers will discuss their experiences to date which can offer a roadmap for winery and vineyard operators and their advisors on … Read more »

The 2024 AIDV Canada wine law conference and annual general meeting will be held in Toronto on April 24th. There are options for in-person and virtual attendance. There is a great line-up of speakers covering essential topics such as interprovincial trade barriers, regulatory updates and the effects … Read more »

I have been involved professionally in the BC wine industry since 2008. Since that time, the industry has grown exponentially and has enjoyed considerable international recognition. While there have been some bumps and challenges along the way, the intervening years have generally been “golden” year … Read more »