Wine Guy: Support embattled B.C. wine industry by buying local

Harvest time is typically the most exciting time of the year. But this year it’s bittersweet for B.C. wineries. A harsh winter decimated the Okanagan and Similkameen grape growing season — along with many tree fruits—  and there are estimates that this year’s provincewide harvest will be down 97-99 per cent due to bud and vine loss. While there are signs of hope in terms of vine recovery, significant replanting is underway and will result in a rough period for years