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
Consultation – Add grape variety Albarino
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.
Monthly Newsletter
April 2025
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
2024 Vintage Report
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.
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.
Winery convicted on VQA charges
On November 2023, Locust Lane Winery pleaded guilty to 12 charges under the VQA Act.
