Susan Piovesan

The Ontario Wine Appellation Authority Board of Directors is seeking feedback on a proposed amendment to add the grape variety Albarino and synonyms to the List of Permitted Grape Varieties in VQA Regulation 406.

In this update:

• VQA is 100% Ontario and 100% Canadian
• Thank you for renewing your membership
• Icewine reporting
• Audit and reporting seminar
• Regulation change updates
• 2025 OWAA AGM
• Brock University - VQA Promoters Award

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.

Please see the 2024 Annual Report for a review of activities and achievements and to find our audited financial statements.

Ontario Wine Appellation course is now available!