CENTRAL SAANICH B次元官网网址� It was a devine win for Brentwood BayB次元官网网址檚 deVine Wines & Spirits at a recent competition in New York. The local distiller was named British Columbia Distillery of the Year at the New York International Spirits Competition.

Held April 15 in Manhattan, deVineB次元官网网址檚 spirits were judged alongside some 600 others from around the world in a blind tasting. Among the individual international awards, deVine ranked number one in B.C.

In a media release, deVine stated B次元官网网址渢he recognition deVine received at the competition carries particular weight because the New York event is unusual in that all competition judges are real New York trade buyers. Tasting panels include industry professionals such as retail store buyers, sommeliers, hoteliers, and importers.B次元官网网址�

B次元官网网址淥ur team at deVine was thrilled to be recognized by industry critics, judges and buyers in a teeming, competitive market like New York City,B次元官网网址� said Distiller Ken Winchester.

deVine received praise for its Genever Gin, which earned a silver medal.

deVine Wines & Spirits can be found on Old West Saanich Road in Brentwood Bay B次元官网网址� the tasting room is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. TheyB次元官网网址檙e also on the road at the Moss Street Market, James Bay Market, Peninsula Country Market (Saturdays) and Saanich Farmers Market (Sundays).