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grapes being crushed, the fermenting of new wine, the final racking stage of old wine, and the turning of the barrels.

Wine Tours and Wine Tasting: Wineries and vintners are at their busiest time during the summer months. Festivals, outdoor celebrations and events are at an all time high during these months and so is the flow of wines and ciders. There is no shortage of wine festivals, wine and dinner parings, daily tours and hundreds of locations to sample the great wines of the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Islands.

While some wineries have tours year round, most are generally opened May to September for tours and wine tasting. Weekend visits, from Friday to Sunday, are highly recommended since the wineries are opened during this period but may be closed on specific days during the week. For more information on location, times, activities and more about the individual wineries in these and other regions of British Columbia, visit: The Wineries of British Columbia

The wineries in British Columbia benefit greatly from a moderate growing climate which contributes to the production of internationally renowned wines. The wines produced are fruiter, aromatic and with a higher acidity level. Wineries in the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island are among some of the wine producing areas of British Columbia that take great pride in the wines produced and are eager to share this treasure with visitors.

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