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
In this update:
- Happy Harvest
- Minimum Brix Charts
- Brix required for Sparkling Wine
- Correction Re: Rotburger
- Appassimento Regulations in effect
- Outstanding Approval Applications
- Wine Appellations Course
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.
2022 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.