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Ontario has established itself as a world-class wine region offering visitors the experience of award-winning wines and regional cuisine amidst scenery that will take your breath away.
Boutique wineries, quaint shops and fine restaurants are only a few of the growing list of reasons to visit the four wine regions of Ontario. Ontario's climate is not only exceptional for growing grapes but is also home to some of the world's best agricultural treasures. Naturally, food and wine go hand in hand. What grows together, goes together, and Ontario is just the place to indulge in gastronomic delights. World-class wines are matched with world-class cuisine prepared from local products. Whether you're looking for fine dining or a casual experience, you'll find great food and great wine in Ontario.
If you're looking for touring tips, information on events and festivals or planning a girls' weekend getaway, use our online guide at www.winesofontario.ca to help you plan the perfect escape.
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Ontario is devoted to sustainable winemaking practices and shares with its members the opportunity to participate in a proactive environmental program called "Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario".
Biodynamic wines are made using the principles of biodynamic agriculture, a method of organic farming that treats farms as unified and individual organisms, emphasizing balancing the holistic development and interrelationship of the soil, plants, animals as a closed, self-nourishing system. Its focus is to diversify soil microbiology.
The practice of biodynamics in viticulture (grape growing) has become popular in recent years in several growing regions, including France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Australia, Chile, South Africa, Canada, and the United States.
Many grape growers claim to have tried biodynamic methods and found immediate improvement in the health of their vineyards, specifically speaking in the areas of biodiversity, soil fertility, crop nutrition, and pest, weed, and disease management. Winemakers claim to have noted stronger, clearer, more vibrant tastes, as well as wines that remain drinkable longer. Ontario invites travellers to experience the benefits of biodynamic wine growing first hand.
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People are looking for opportunities to participate and interact in hands-on experiences. Ontario wineries are beginning to incorporate programs for the guest to take part in the winemaking process, allowing them to create memories that last a lifetime.
Ontario Wine Country invites visitors to explore the world of wine with programs like "In the Winemaker's Boots", "Extreme Wine Weekend", "Dirty Hands Events" and more. Some experiences include planting, picking, sorting and crushing grapes, while others even include analyzing and making wine.
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Ontario is the only wine region in the world to produce Icewine every year!
Like maple syrup, Icewine is a rare gift from the magic of a Canadian winter. Once you experience Icewine and indulge in its decadence it is easy to get hooked, and what better way to experience Icewine than at an outdoor party!
Traveling to Ontario Wine Country during January's Icewine Festival allows visitors to explore the complete Icewine world. Relax at an Icewine Bar or Icewine Lounge and taste this truly special wine in the traditional way or try authentically Canadian 'luged' Icewine cocktails. Take an Icewine Challenge or luxuriate in the many culinary creations kissed by Icewine.
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Whether it's enjoying a panoramic view of a lake from the hilltop balcony of a winery or strolling through the vineyards, the breathtaking beauty of each wine region will capture your heart. More and more visitors are coming to Ontario Wine Country to taste wines within diverse winery designs while absorbing the history in architecture and serene settings. The picturesque countryside cradled by the beauty of the Great Lakes provides the stunning backdrop that sets the stage for a diverse and intriguing collection of wineries.
Ontario boasts many state-of-the-art wineries designed for minimal environmental impact, inviting visitors to appreciate the beauty of balancing form and function.
Wineries range in size from small farm wineries to large-scale facilities, but regardless of their size many of them are built on historic sites, and have worked to preserve historical buildings such as Victorian Mansions and Mennonite Homesteads.
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