Media & Resources

The Ontario Wine Appellation Authority is an independent authority responsible for administering and enforcing legislation governing Ontario’s wine appellation system.

 

MEDIA

If you are looking for media support and resources for wine stories, tours, wine events etc, please contact the Wine Marketing Association of Ontario at info@wmao.ca or visit www.winecountryontario.ca.

For information on Ontario's wine appellations and VQA wine regulations, you are on the right website.

Appellation overview videos:

 

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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

July 2025

In this update:

  • VQA is 100% Ontario and 100% Canadian
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Brix minimums for new hybrid grape varieties
  • Appassimento
  • Annual Report and statistics

 

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OWAA 2025 Annual Report

2025 OWAA Annual Report now available

Please see the 2025 Annual Report for a review of activities and achievements and to find our audited financial statements.

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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.

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Niagara grapes vines in snow.

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.

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Winery convicted on VQA charges

On November 2023, Locust Lane Winery pleaded guilty to 12 charges under the VQA Act.

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Take the Course!

Ontario Wine Appellation course is now available!

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