DISCOVER A SENSE OF PLACE

Ontario's local conditions enable us to produce exceptional wines.

For nearly two hundred years, Ontario's wine industry has grown, matured, and established itself as a world-class wine region. This reputation for excellence is founded in the VQA appellation of origin system, which marries high standards for quality with integrity of origin. The inherent quality of these wines lies in a deep sense of place where the physical features of land and climate play a key role. The nuances of soil and sun, as well as the minerality and taste characteristics of diverse landscapes, all interact to create unique conditions for the production of grapes and wine. It is this terroir that inspires wineries to coax the best from their soils and translate it into great wine that tells the story of Ontario appellations, from vineyard to bottle.

VQA is managed by VQA Ontario, an independent authority responsible for setting wine production and label integrity standards for all wines that carry Ontario appellations of origin. Today, there are more than one hundred Ontario wineries producing VQA wines in 17 defined appellations. When you choose a VQA wine, you know you're choosing an authentic wine of quality and origin. For more information visit www.vqaontario.ca.