Susan Piovesan
Monthly Newsletter
January 2025
- Winemakers forum - LENS
- VQA sales report webinar
- Now accepting e-transfers
- Reminder icewine reporting
- Container size consultation due Jan 27
- Dedicated learning site
- Tips: How to schedule your approval sample submissions
Consultation – Bulk shipping to other Provinces
The Ontario Wine Appellation Authority Board of Directors is seeking feedback on a proposed amendment to the VQA regulation to increase the authorized container size from 20 L to 24,000 L.
2024 Vintage Report
The 2024 vintage for Ontario's wine regions – Niagara Peninsula, Prince Edward County, and Lake Erie North Shore – delivered excellent growing conditions and remarkable weather into the fall. By all accounts, grape quality is excellent.
2024 OWAA Annual Report now available
Please see the 2024 Annual Report for a review of activities and achievements and to find our audited financial statements.
Winery convicted on VQA charges
On November 2023, Locust Lane Winery pleaded guilty to 12 charges under the VQA Act.