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
September 2024
In this update:
- Wine approval applications
- Harvest brix reminder
- Pending requlation changes
- Old VQA logo officially phased out
- Outstanding approval applications
- Winemakers forum survey
- NEW: CCOVI – Foundations in Winemaking this Fall
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.
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.
