10 Facts About Ontario wine

Ontario wine is Canadian wine produced in the province of Ontario.

In 1999, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario named the Vintners Quality Alliance of Ontario as the province's official wine authority.

In 1999 the Legislative Assembly of Ontario passed the Vintners Quality Alliance Act, 1999, naming the Vintners Quality Alliance as Ontario's official wine authority.

Southern Ontario wine is in roughly the same latitude as southern France .

At times, wine regions in Ontario suffer from harsh winters which can damage tender vines.

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North shore of Lake Erie is Ontario's most southerly wine growing region, and receives more growing degree days per year than any other wine-growing region in Ontario.

Prince Edward County is Ontario's northernmost VQA recognized wine growing region, and is surrounded by the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, two elements that provide a moderated and cool growing season for that region.

Ontario wine has an advantageous location to produce sake due to the abundant availability of high quality spring water and the large and growing size of its local market for Japanese cuisine.

Vintners Quality Alliance of Ontario is formally empowered as the province's wine authority under the Vinters Quality Alliance Act, 1999, helping to classify wines under their appellation system.

The Ontario government provides support to wineries producing VQA wines through mark-up relief for VQA wines sold to restaurants and other establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages in Ontario.