Monthly Newsletter
Posted: October 8, 2025
VQA IS 100% ONTARIO AND 100% CANADIAN. EVERY TIME. GUARANTEED.
Now more than ever, it’s time to share this message with every consumer in Ontario. VQA is the only guarantee that a wine is 100% Ontario. Look for the VQA letters or the logo for authentic, local wine. Every time. Guaranteed.
PENDING REGULATORY CHANGES
A change to allow Pinot Beurot as a synonym for Pinot Gris has been recommended to government. It is expected that the government will start public consultations on this amendment soon.
ICEWINE AND SKIN FERMENTED WHITE REGISTRATION DUE NOVEMBER 15
With harvest underway, the deadline to register grapes for Late Harvest, Icewine and Skin Fermented White categories is approaching. Please register online through VQA Services by November 15th. No entries are accepted after that day. If you need help or have questions, please contact the office.
MUST KNOW FOR HARVEST – CHECK BRIX MINIMUMS
Brix testing is required for all VQA-eligible wines including wines made from the newly approved grape varieties and all Sparkling wines. Do not forget to register all of your VQA grapes through GGO and obtain the brix test results!
Be sure to check your brix levels to ensure you meet the minimums required for each variety for your desired appellation labelling. The brix minimums vary by variety and each variety used in a blend must meet the varietal-minimum brix. For the full list of Authorized Grape Varieties and Minimum Brix Levels of Grapes, please review the regulation. O. Reg. 406/00 RULES OF VINTNERS QUALITY ALLIANCE ONTARIO RELATING TO TERMS FOR VQA WINE | ontario.ca