A Fruitful Venture: Thirsty for schnapps? Local distillery ... - Victoria Times Colonist

View Larger Image Colin Sparkes, a 48-year-old business consultant and owner of Thetis Island Vineyard, obtained the first distillery licence issued in the Gulf Islands. Photograph by : Ray Smith, Times Colonist More pictures: | Next > Article Tools Printer friendly E-mail Font: * * * * Carolyn Heiman, Times Colonist Published: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 As winemaking becomes commonplace on the Vancouver Island, distilling spirits is emerging as the next economic wave in ...