British Columbia has some of Canada`s best grape-growing conditions-about 7,500 acres of the province are under vine. Wineries are opening all over the province and turning out award-winning, quality vintages that are making British Columbia a key player in the international wine scene. The Wineries of British Columbia: Completely Revised and Updated is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the wineries that constitute British Columbia`s thriving wine industry-both established and new. Acclaimed wine writer John Schreiner profiles 175 wineries, offering lively winery histories, fascinating interviews with vintners, recommended wines and contact information.