Why are European wines often cheaper than Canadian ones? Centuries of production — and regulation

There are a number of factors that go into the tipple's sticker price, from the cost of land needed to grow grapes, to manufacturing costs and the fees charged by provincial liquor control boards.

Why are European wines often cheaper than Canadian ones? Centuries of production — and regulation
A row of red wine bottles are seen on display inside a store in Vancouver.

There are a number of factors that go into the tipple's sticker price, from the cost of land needed to grow grapes, to manufacturing costs and the fees charged by provincial liquor control boards.