IN THIS ISSUE Winter 2014-15
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
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MARKETWATCH FRED STEELE
On The Cover
Bling’s the thing for Jennifer Molgat and The View winery, which turned a disappointing grape crop into canned sparkling wine that has sold briskly. See page 5.
Judie Steeves Photo
CELLAR DWELLER PRUNINGS
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British Columbia FRUIT GROWER • Winter 2014-15 3 19 THE EARTH HAS BEEN HIS LIFE
Career geologist Ed Schiller is also a veteran director of the B.C. Grapegrowers Association.
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PARC MARKS CENTENNIAL
Open house visitors learn about Summerland research centre’s past, present and outlook for the future.
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NO STRANGER TO BATTLE
Charlie Bernhardt guided the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association through one of the more difficult periods in its 125-year history.
GRAPE ACREAGE REPORT
Number of vineyards continues to increase, but at a slower rate; Merlot remains top variety, Chardonnay slips .
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