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BC WINE TRENDSThe BC Wine Institute reports that despite many challenges and a 11%drop in tonnage, the 2010 wine grape crop offers outstanding quality.The majority of BC wineries started picking after September 24, andwith fruit still coming in well into November, it was one of the latestharvests on record. Although the grape pricing rose slightly over 2009,that increase has not affected wine prices for consumers.Variety 2010 Rank 2010 Total Tons* 2009 Rank 2009 Total Tons*Merlot 1 3,030.69 1 3,391.15Chardonnay 2 1,891.04 2 2,398.22Pinot Gris 3 1,622.26 3 1,793.60Cabernet Sauvignon 4 1,602.51 4 1,695.05Pinot Noir 5 1,344.99 5 1,445.65Sauvignon Blanc 6 1,064.56 7 1,168.42Syrah/Shiraz 7 936.43 11 739.73Gewürztraminer 8 845.47 6 1,310.45Pinot Blanc 9 808.74 10 868.65Riesling 10 786.16 9 880.26*Tonnage reported in short tons.Note: Participation in this survey is voluntary; therefore the tonnages reported here may differ from actual industry tonnages.The 2010 BC Wine Grape Crop Report was compiled by BDO Canada LLP from information submitted by 126wineries across the province, with assistance from the BC Wine Institute, BC Grapegrowers Association, BC WineAuthority and the BC Wine Grape Council. View the full report online at www.winebc.com/publications.php.CORRECTIONREGARDINGTASTINGSAn article appeared in the Summer 2011 edition of ThePublican entitled “Event & Promotion Planning for yourLRS.” The article described the services provided by a tastingcompany, however, we were advised by LCLB that many ofthese services are not permitted in BC. The Publican regretsany inconvenience that may have been caused.The rules for tasting events in LRS establishments are setout in the LRS Terms and Conditions Guide. An up-to-datecopy is available on the Liquor Control and Licensing Branchwebsite www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/lclb/resources/index.htm,under “Licensee Guides”:A LRS may offer opportunities in their store for customersto taste products. However, a LRS may not take liquoroff-site for any reason (except to deliver to customers whohave purchased liquor from the store). This means that theLRS cannot hold a tasting event away from its store. Themaximum quantities per patron at a tasting event are alsoset out in the Guide. Although tastes must be provided tocustomers at no charge, a LRS may charge a fee for a foodpairing demonstration.If the LRS chooses to put on its own tasting event, the liquorused must come from its own stock, and the LRS mustprovide staff for the event. Alternatively, a LRS can agreewith an agent to put on a tasting hosted by the agent. Whenthe agent is hosting, he must buy all the liquor for the eventfrom the LRS at regular retail prices. He can put up signs andsales promotion material. The agent does not have to be inattendance for the whole event - either the agent or LRS staffcan pour the tastes for customers.At the end of the tasting event, all opened bottles and leftoversamples must be destroyed. The liquor cannot be taken out ofthe LRS. The branch has recently decided that leftover winein automatic dispensers, such as an Enomatic, may be keptfor another tasting at the same LRS.The LRS or the agent may contract with a company tolook after advertising, promotion materials, surveys, etc.associated with a tasting.AdvertisersA.B. Seating 45ABLE BC 21Abcco Products 26All About Jack 29BC Hospitality Foundation 45BC Hosp. Industry Conf. & Exposition 35BWI Business World 39Barnet Logic Group 4Beerthirst 23CPBA Cocktail Challenge 36Central City Brewing Co. IBCContainerWorld 30David Herman & Son 23Direct Cash BCEnergy Wise 45Executive Mat Services 18Granville Island Brewing IFCHOST Consulting 11HUB International TOS 29Homelife Benchmark 4Ice Cube Leasing 45Iceberg Vodka 13Intertrade GourmetJames Bradley Consulting Inc. 27Johnstone's Benefits 18KPMG 45Liquid Cash ATM 19MJB Law 8Markat Wines Ltd. 23Matthews Campbell 45Mondia Alliance 6, 23Nons Drinks To Go 23Northwest Stoves 22PMA Canada (Gibsons) 12PMA Canada (Villa Maria) 17Prosperous Financial & Insurance 33Prudential Sterling Realty 44Rising Tide Consultants 4Sting Investigations 45Sysco Victoria/Vancouver/Kelowna 34The Kraken 7Time Access Systems 27Tin Whistle Brewing Co. 45Versapay 9WestCoast Cash 5Wine Shield Canada 1546 The Publican