Swirl Around BC Wine Expo takes place October 22.

If you work with B.C. wine, or write, post, film or podcast about it, you should probably be at the Swirl Around BC Wine Expo on October 22 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Wine Growers BC’s premier annual showcase brings together producers, buyers, sommeliers, educators and journalists for a day of immersive tasting and education. The program will include a walk-around tasting from more than 70 wineries, along with seminars that cover the latest hot-button topics. For info, and to learn more about becoming a WGBC member, visit WineBC.com.

Slaughter at the SYL Speakeasy

October 31, Okanagan Falls
Head up to See Ya Later Ranch for a spooktacular evening of mystery, suspense, costumes, delicious food and award-winning wine at this interactive murder mystery dinner experience. There will be prizes for top sleuths and standout character. sylranch.com

Cornucopia

November 5 to 15, Whistler
It’s the 30th edition of this food-wine-connection festival, featuring all the legendary experiences, iconic vintages and signature events you love, while offering plenty of new chefs, flavours and events to discover. Among them: gala parties, grazing dinners, grand tastings, the famous silent disco, comedy night and so much more. whistlercornucopia.com

Victoria International Wine Festival

November 6 and 7, Victoria
The capital’s wine fest just gets bigger and better each year, with more wines, more producers, more seminars and more wine-loving fun. This year’s theme region is South Africa, but this is also the best place to discover Island wines. vicwf.com

Holiday Cheer in the Heart of Wine Country

November 14 and 15, Okanagan Falls and Skaha Lake
Start the holidays off right by visiting the 12 member wineries for festive tastings, special events, seasonal experiences and plenty of holiday cheer. Most wineries will be open and hosting activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and many will also be collecting donations for the local food bank. theheartofwinecountry.ca

Vitis Magazine

Vitis is is an indispensable seasonal guide for vintners, sommeliers and weekend imbibers alike that is dedicated to British Columbia’s rapidly evolving wine culture.