Okanagan wineries mull over whether manufacturing and licensing requirement changes are enough for hurting industry
While changes to regulations and licenses have given allowances to Okanagan Valley wineries facing extreme grape loss, producers still want to see further red tape pulled back.
For 2024, the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch is exempting wineries from producing at least 4,500 litres of their own wine on-site each year, for those that experienced crop failure.
The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General said in a statement to Castanet that in February 2024, winery licensees were sent notices to remind them of the requirement to produce 4500 L of wine and guidance on how to apply for an exemption if they were unable to meet the minimum amount.
