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INSPIRED PEOPLE GROWING OUTSTANDING WINE

Sustainability Certification for Vineyards & Wineries in Beautiful British Columbia

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    SWBC Certification

    We provide a voluntary certification scheme based on leading practices for people, planet, and prosperity; customized to accommodate characteristics and needs of the wine industry of British Columbia.

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    ABOUT US

    Sustainable Winegrowing British Columbia

    SWBC is a project of the BC Wine Grape Council and came about in response to the industry's demand for sustainability certification that was tailored to BC.

    ABOUT US

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    🍇 Inspired people growing outstanding wine
    🍇 Certification for vineyards and wineries
    🍇 A project of the @BCWineGrapeCouncil

    “Grapevines can be injured or killed by a number o “Grapevines can be injured or killed by a number of agents, including pests, diseases, frost and cold.” - BC Grape Production Guide @bcwinegrapecouncil 

Winter cold can damage more than buds. According to the Guide, “Winter cold temperatures can injure roots and cause trunk/cane injuries,” and these injuries can “increase the incidence of certain secondary diseases such as crown gall and Eutypa by providing entry points at injury sites.”

Cold hardiness can be influenced by site selection, variety, cultural practices, climate, antecedent cold temperature injuries and many other factors.

That’s why winter pruning and planning decisions matter. Pruning timing, cut placement, and sanitation all play a role in protecting long-term vine health.

Reducing vine injury also supports SWBC IPM goals by limiting disease entry points and long-term risk.

📘 Resources: BC Grape Production Guide -  Vine Injury & Frost Protection (link in bio)
    📣 It’s Official ! 🍇✨ 
The BC Wine Grape Council (B 📣 It’s Official ! 🍇✨

The BC Wine Grape Council (BCWGC) now has its own Instagram and Facebook pages - and we’re excited to share them with you!

Sustainable Winegrowing BC (SWBC) is proud to be a project of the BC Wine Grape Council @bcwinegrapecouncil, working to support sustainable, resilient vineyards across British Columbia. 🌱🍷

👩‍🌾 About the BC Wine Grape Council:
Since 2006, the BC Wine Grape Council has coordinated, facilitated, and funded research and education in viticulture and enology, while representing the interests of BC wine grape growers. Its work plays a key role in advancing innovation, sharing knowledge, and supporting the long-term health of the BC wine industry.

🍇 What BCWGC does for the industry:
 • Supports and funds research & development for BC vineyards
 • Encourages knowledge sharing between growers, researchers, and industry partners
 • Helps identify and prioritize research needs through industry committees  (interested in joining a committee? Visit our website!)
• Supports education, extension, and knowledge transfer across the wine grape sector

🔬 Get involved: R&D Committee Meetings
The BCWGC hosts monthly Research & Development Committee meetings on the third Thursday of every month, featuring updates and discussions on current research, emerging issues, and industry priorities.

📬 Want to stay in the loop?
 Sign up for our newsletters to be notified when meetings are happening - including topics, speakers, and registration details.

✨ Why this matters:
Together, BCWGC and SWBC are helping build a stronger, more sustainable BC wine industry - supporting growers today while investing in the future of our vineyards and wineries. Please share this with fellow members of industry 

➡️ Follow @BCWineGrapeCouncil for research updates, grower resources, and industry insights.

 🔗 Learn more - visit our link in bio to explore resources and sign up for our newsletter 📧

#BCWine #BCWineGrapeCouncil #BCWGC #SustainableWinegrowingBC #SWBC BCGrowers WineIndustry KnowledgeTransfer Sustainability
    Back at it? Same. 🌱 After the holidays, easing bac Back at it? Same. 🌱
After the holidays, easing back into routine matters for your body, your mind, and your work.

These 5-minute moments of sustainable self-care are small, realistic ways to warm up your day before things get busy again.

Sustainability isn’t just about vineyards and wineries it’s about people, too. 💚

How are you easing back into work this week? ✏️
    Year-End Gratitude & Reflection From all of us at Year-End Gratitude & Reflection

From all of us at SWBC, thank you for growing, learning, and staying safe this year. 💚

Sustainability isn’t perfection, it’s progress, teamwork, and care.

Thank you to our SWBC-certified vineyards and wineries for the care, commitment, and leadership you bring to this industry every day. 💚

Your work goes beyond a single season. By investing in safety, people, and continuous improvement, you’re helping raise the bar for a stronger, more sustainable BC wine industry for your teams, your neighbours, and the generations to come.

You are building a more sustainable BC wine industry. 🍷🌱
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    Why Certify?

    EFFICIENCY

    PROFITABILITY

    VINEYARD HEALTH

    MARKET DIFFERENTATION

    EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & SATISFACTION

    The Standards

    VINEYARD

    Guidance Materials

    WINERY

    Guidance Materials

    Sustainable Winegrowing BC certification is a significant milestone for the British Columbia wine industry, as it shows that the industry has a functioning program that enables members to clearly demonstrate their commitment to the safety and wellbeing of their employees, the environment, biodiversity, sustainability, and climate change initiatives. When the public sees the SWBC logo on a bottle of wine, they are assured that the winery is on a path of continuous improvement.

    INSPIRED PEOPLE GROWING OUTSTANDING WINE

    Sustainable Winegrowing BC certification is a significant milestone for the British Columbia wine industry, as it shows that the industry has a functioning program that enables members to clearly demonstrate their commitment to the safety and wellbeing of their employees, the environment, biodiversity, sustainability, and climate change initiatives. When the public sees the SWBC logo on a bottle of wine, they are assured that the winery is on a path of continuous improvement.

    INSPIRED PEOPLE GROWING OUTSTANDING WINE

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      • https://www.stagshollowwinery.com/

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      • https://www.fortberens.ca/

      • https://lastella.ca/

      • https://levieuxpin.ca/

      • https://www.nobleridge.com/

      • https://www.quailsgate.com/

      • https://www.stagshollowwinery.com/

      • https://tantalus.ca/

      • https://www.tightropewinery.ca/

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    The SWBC scheme is clear, comprehensive, outcome based and is a good balance between practicality and ambition and it offers valuable guidance to both vineyard and winery managers.

    Chris Wille - Sustainable Agriculture Expert

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