Ontario Craft Wineries

Champion and advocate for the growth and success of Ontario VQA wine producers

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

Meet the Member Monday featuring Flat Rock Cellars!
“We are here at Flat Rock Cellars for two reasons. First, we’re here to make great wine. Second, we’re here to offer you a truly personal wine experience. Everything we do comes from these two basic principles.” – Ed Madronich

[NatalieMacLean @NatalieMacLean]

🍷 Why do Ontario and Canadian wines deserve your attention and taste buds❓

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🍾 Do you think the Ontario and Canadian wine scene has changed a lot recently❓

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[Peter Bethlenfalvy @PBethlenfalvy]

Positive comments from @ONCraftWineries on today’s expansion allowing licensed convenience stores to sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages!

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

The Toronto Star recently published an opinion piece sharing, "6 of Ontario’s best red wines, from Baco Noir to Bordeaux-style". Incredible to see our OCW members represented here.

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[Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario Certified @SustainWineOn]

Choosing sustainably certified wine is a simple way to make a big impact! 🍷🌿 Here’s why:
1. Better for Our Local Economy
2. Better for the Planet
3. Better for the Community.
Raise a glass to wines that care for our local economy, planet, and neighbours! #DrinkSustainably

[Vineland Research and Innovation Centre @vinelandrsrch]

DYK Canada imports the majority of our table grapes? #VinelandResearch collaborates w organizations to test new varieties for the Canadian climate & desirable for consumers. Last week we showcased #grape varieties w @grapegrowersont including Jupiter grape ~ available in stores!

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

Meet the Member Monday; Icellars Estate Winery! Icellars Estate Winery is a small boutique winery located in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. It was founded in 2010 by the ICEL family.

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

Concrete fermentation, some of Ontario’s top producers are using this method... why? Fermenting wine in concrete offers excellent thermal stability and micro-oxygenation without adding flavors, allowing the grape’s natural characteristics to shine and enhancing minerality.

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

Meet the Member Monday, Dark Horse Winery. Owner's John and Sue Ann Rasenberg combined their passion for farming, an entrepreneurial spirit & the dark, rich, loamy soil of Huron County to build an agri-tourism destination winery that would delight visitors from around the world.

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

The Gazette recently wrote about weekend road tripping in Prince Edward County. Find out what to see and do in PEC! See the full article here:

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[Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario Certified @SustainWineOn]

It's been awhile but we are back and thought we would share our Sustainability Pillars as a reminder; this is what Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario supports!

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

OCW has a Trade Membership Our Trade Members span a diverse array of services that support your business. If you are looking to get more information on the trade membership and would like to get involved, please email [email protected]

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

Can you guess this grape variety? If you guessed a red wine, guess again… it’s Gewürztraminer; winemakers press the grapes and quickly separate the juice from the skins. The color in grapes comes from their skins, so by keeping them apart, the juice stays clear.

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

Meet the Member Monday featuring Harbour Estates Winery. Harbour Estates is family owned and operated. Located in Jordan Ontario, they proudly make Ontario VQA award winning wine. Check them out, they always have a fun event happening each month.

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

White wine is traditionally fermented in stainless steel; it preserves the wine's fresh & fruity characteristics. Stainless steel tanks are non-reactive, meaning they don't impart any additional flavors to the wine, allowing the natural aromas & flavors of the grapes to shine

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Meet the Member Monday; Fielding Estate Winery! Ken and Marg Fielding, along with their son Curtis and his wife Heidi, opened the winery doors in 2005. Fielding Estate Winery quickly established its place alongside Niagara wineries as a warm, inviting place to relax and enjoy.

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The Brock News covered some highlights from the i4C event, “Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) helped to kick-off the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration..."

See the full article here.

https://t.co/r08zHgawJw

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

Meet the Member! In 2000 Niagara College established the Winery & Viticulture Technician program at the Daniel J. Patterson campus in Niagara-on-the-lake. The program is the 1st of its kind in Canada in that the Teaching Winery facilitates the learning enterprise of the program.

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

The Niagara Bench region is a hidden gem in Ontario’s wine-growing landscape, offering a unique terroir perfect for viticulture. Nestled along the Niagara Escarpment, this area benefits from a combination of ideal soil conditions, climate, and topography.

[Ontario Craft Wineries @ONCraftWineries]

Have you met the new Wines of Ontario? Check out the new and exciting vibe happening @winecountryont Wine should be fun and approachable! Go meet your new match!