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Sour grapes? BC wine industry up in arms over ‘value added fee’ in Alberta

Politics Brendan Pawliw - July 31, 2025

This despite a trade deal between both provinces that allows Albertans to buy directly from wine producers in B.C.. In April, Alberta spiked its flat fee on wine while also introducing a "value added charge" for any bottle worth more than $11.25 - a move Wine Growers of BC CEO Jeff Guignard isn't happy about.

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