British Columbia Wine Country

British Columbia Wine Country is now fully revised and updated to include the new faces in this scenic wine region. Through a blend of color photography and stories of the personalities behind the bottles, the book presents a rare opportunity to meet the remarkable people who have established British Columbia`s best wineries and vineyards. Chapters focus on wine regions in the Okanagan Valley, the Lower Mainland, the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island, inviting readers to enjoy picturesque landscapes, portraits of leading winemakers and a detailed description of the province`s wine industry. With its thorough coverage, lively style and splendid photography, British Columbia Wine Country is an indispensable reference and a visual treat. Review. A wonderful, colourful read.... anyone driving through the Okanagan and other wine areas [should] have a copy with them. (Nick Lees Edmonton Journal 2007-06-03). Interesting background on existing wineries, plus info on wineries still on the drawing boards. (Renee Blackstone Vancouver Province 2007-06-17) About the Author. John Schreiner is the author of British Columbia Wine Country, among other books on wine. An award-winning home vintner, Schreiner writes about wine for Wine Access and for www.appellationamerica.com. He is considered Canada's authority on wine and has judged a number of Canadian and international wine competitions.