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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
Annual General Meeting
The Ontario Wine Appellation Authority will hold its 22nd Annual General Meeting on July 21, 2022. The meeting will take place at Brock University in conjunction with the International Cool Climate Wine Symposium. The Authority will report on its activities and plans for the coming year.
2022 OWAA Annual Report now available
Please see the 2022 Annual Report for a review of activities and achievements and to find our audited financial statements. 2022 HIGHLIGHTS 191 participating wineries as of March 2022 2134 wine approvals issued Identity refresh and name change to Ontario Wine Appellation Authority completed Winery audit services transitioned from LCBO and integrated with the Wine…
Appellation Authority launches new winery audit program
The Ontario Wine Appellation Authority launched its new winery audit program in August 2021. The audit program had been provided under contract by the LCBO. The new program is fully integrated with the Authority’s existing wine certification and retail inspection programs. The audit portion reviews winery compliance with VQA requirements including declared origin and composition of…