با برنامه Player FM !
The Okanagan Wine Industry
Manage episode 373196641 series 181691
The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada is renowned for its stunning landscapes and abundant orchards. But the valley also boasts one of Canada’s best kept secrets—a thriving wine industry.
In this episodes of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the rich history of grape cultivation in the region, the transformation of the wine industry through government subsidies, and the challenges faced by local wineries.
From the initial planting of Labrusca grapes by French Catholic missionaries to the formation of the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA), they unravel the key events that have defined the Okanagan Valley's wine industry.
Join Skip and Samantha and learn the answers to these questions:
- How did the Okanagan Valley's wine industry evolve from its humble beginnings in the 1860s?
- What role did government subsidies and the establishment of the Vintners Quality Alliance play in transforming the wine industry in the Okanagan Valley?
- What impact does the wine industry have on the local economy and job market?
Visit Apple Podcasts to subscribe to Down to Business English, rate the show, and leave a comment.
Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at
downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
Follow Skip & Dez
173 قسمت
Manage episode 373196641 series 181691
The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada is renowned for its stunning landscapes and abundant orchards. But the valley also boasts one of Canada’s best kept secrets—a thriving wine industry.
In this episodes of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the rich history of grape cultivation in the region, the transformation of the wine industry through government subsidies, and the challenges faced by local wineries.
From the initial planting of Labrusca grapes by French Catholic missionaries to the formation of the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA), they unravel the key events that have defined the Okanagan Valley's wine industry.
Join Skip and Samantha and learn the answers to these questions:
- How did the Okanagan Valley's wine industry evolve from its humble beginnings in the 1860s?
- What role did government subsidies and the establishment of the Vintners Quality Alliance play in transforming the wine industry in the Okanagan Valley?
- What impact does the wine industry have on the local economy and job market?
Visit Apple Podcasts to subscribe to Down to Business English, rate the show, and leave a comment.
Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at
downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
Follow Skip & Dez
173 قسمت
Все серии
×به Player FM خوش آمدید!
Player FM در سراسر وب را برای یافتن پادکست های با کیفیت اسکن می کند تا همین الان لذت ببرید. این بهترین برنامه ی پادکست است که در اندروید، آیفون و وب کار می کند. ثبت نام کنید تا اشتراک های شما در بین دستگاه های مختلف همگام سازی شود.