Susan Piovesan
Monthly Newsletter
In this update:
- Membership Renewal Reminder
- NEW! Stakeholder Consultation – authorized grape varieties list
- Amendments to VQA Regulation 406 – next steps
- Congratulations Leonard Pennachetti – Order of Canada
- Busy season for wine approvals
- 2024 Ontario Craft Wine Conference & Trade Show
- Ontario Wine and Grape Strategy – Benchmarking questionnaire
Stakeholder Consultation
The Ontario Wine Appellation Authority Board of Directors is seeking feedback on proposed VQA regulation changes to expand the list of authorized grape varieties.
Please submit your comments in writing to Laurie Macdonald [email protected] by April 15, 2024.
2023 Vintage Report
Great quality and small crops were the hallmarks of the 2022 vintage in Ontario. Excellent weather in 2022 resulted in high quality across the province but the crop size was limited in both Niagara and Prince Edward County. Lake Erie North Shored was blessed with both quality and more normal yields.
Winery convicted on VQA charges
On November 2023, Locust Lane Winery pleaded guilty to 12 charges under the VQA Act.
2023 OWAA Annual Report now available
Please see the 2023 Annual Report for a review of activities and achievements and to find our audited financial statements.