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[cpurvis]

Inga, depending on where you are in southern BC, the govt. stores can have a good selection of international wines...varies from store to store...my experience is w/ Vancouver stores. The independent wine stores in Vancouver (& elsewhere) are even better & carry higher quality wines in general.

As IK suggested, don't forget the Okanagan! Some good, food-friendly wines being produced there by folks at Gheringer, Sumac Ridge & others. If you have opportunity, go for a weekend tour through the valley. A site I recently found (& briefly perused) may also be of help to you:
http://www.bcwine.com/

Cheers,
cp

cp