Media & Resources
The Ontario Wine Appellation Authority is an independent authority responsible for administering and enforcing legislation governing Ontario’s wine appellation system.
Our
Mandate
Our mandate includes protecting consumers through truth-in-labelling and providing educational resources about our appellations, wines and the regulatory framework.
If you are looking for information beyond the Appellation Authority’s scope please contact our provincial industry colleagues.
News & Announcements
Monthly Newsletter
April 2024
- New OWAA Board Chair
- Deadline to adopt new VQA logo
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is coming to vqa services soon
- Membership expiry
- Keep your accounts up to date
- Reminder: Stakeholder consultation on grape varieties
- 2024 Ontario Craft Wine Conference & Trade Show
- Certification in Ontario wines at CCOVI
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.
