The story of wine in British Columbia is full of ups and downs, a few trials, many errors, bizarre paradoxes, and a good dose of pure hardheaded determination. Valleys of Wine offers a taste of that rich story as veteran British Columbia wine educator and blogger Luke Whittall delves into the history, politics, and character of this complex industry. How and why did the wine industry evolve in British Columbia? Does it exist beyond the Okanagan? What can you expect when you visit the province's wine country? How does British Columbia wine stack up against wine in the rest of Canada and the World? Where is the industry headed? Whether you are an industry insider, a businessperson, an aspiring winery owner, or simply a wine lover, this well-told and often outlandish history is for you.