There is no doubt that the wine industry is undergoing an incredible boom in British Columbia. And not all of the award-winning wineries are in the Okanagan Valley -- the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, and Vancouver Island are fast becoming just as reputable for their wines. Now from BC's most respected wine writer comes the much-awaited guide to all the wineries of the coastal regions.

Here you'll find everything you need to know to take a fascinating self-guided tour of the wineries, including:

Thumbnail sketches and insider profiles of each winery and its winemakers Interesting facts acquired through interviews with the winemakers and owners Recommendations for what wines to take home from the cellar door Addresses, telephone numbers, and website addresses of each winery

Whether you're visiting in person or from the comfort of your armchair, you'll have all the information you need to enjoy the best of BC coastal wines.

John Schreiner is Canada's most prolific author of wine books. He has authored 10 books since 1984. An award-winning home vintner, Schreiner has received the prestigious Founders Award, given annually by the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society and the Spirited Industry Professional Award, given annually by the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. His writing regularly appears in Wine Access magazine.