Uncharted Waters in the Wine Industry | Harry McWatters | TEDxPenticton

Harry is a pioneer of the Canadian wine industry and is heading into his 50th grape growing season. Always looking to the future, Harry will share with us what he sees ahead for wine, both local and global.

Harry McWatters is the Founder of the Sumac Ridge Estate Wine Group and Sumac Ridge Estate Winery and serves as its President. Mr. McWatters serves as the President of the Vintage Consulting Group Inc., Black Sage Vineyards Ltd., Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards Limited, and Okanagan Estate Wine Cellars Ltd. and is responsible for government and industry relations in Western Canada for Vincor Canada. Mr. McWatters served as the Chairman of FortisBC Inc. since June 1, 2006. Mr. McWatters has been a Director of Terasen Gas Inc. since November 2007. He has been an Independent Director at Fortis Inc. since May 2007. Mr. McWatters serves as a Director of Terasen Inc. He served as a Director of FortisBC Energy Inc. since November 2011 until March 31, 2013. He served as Director of FortisBC Inc. In 2003, he was awarded the Order of British Columbia, for outstanding achievement. Mr. McWatters holds an Honorary Bachelor of Laws Degree from Okanagan University College.