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Champion and advocate for the growth and success of Ontario VQA w**e producers. The OCW represents more than 100 farm-family w**eries throughout the Province.

These w**eries are independently owned, small and medium sized enterprises, dedicated to crafting 100% Ontario VQA w**es. As grape growers, manufacturers and leaders in tourism, our w**ery members are located in the three designated viticultural appellations: Niagara, Prince Edward County and Lake Erie North Shore – including Pelee Island, as well as emerging w**e producing regions such as Ontario’s South Coast, Georgian Bay and Grey County. OCW members are the future of Ontario’s w**e industry, representing a source of new investment, jobs and award-winning w**es to the province. Economically, Ontario’s VQA w**e and grape industry contributes business revenue of $1.9 billion and generates an additional $236 million in tax revenues and $528 million in wages. This represents an annual economic impact of over $2.4 billion. Currently, more than 11,000 jobs are created in Ontario as a result of the w**e and grape industry (100% Canadian). The w**e and grape industry has also developed a loyal tourist following, welcoming over 2.4 million visitors annually. This provides numerous spin-off benefits in the hospitality, tourism and agriculture sectors, which helps support other small businesses across our province. For more information on the OCW visit:
https://ontariocraftw**eries.ca/

11/05/2026

The 48th Annual Legislative Assembly W**e Tasting took place at Queen’s Park on October 27, bringing together Ontario’s w**e industry and provincial leaders to celebrate the quality and craft of our province’s w**e sector.

Ontario Craft W**eries is proud to recognize two of our members whose w**es have been selected as the Official W**es of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for 2027:

CREW W**ery – 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Colchester Ridge Estate W**ery
Bella Terra Vineyards – 2025 Pinot Grigio
Bella Terra Vineyards

This annual event represents a longstanding and significant tradition, providing an opportunity to showcase Ontario w**es at the heart of provincial government and recognize the exceptional craftsmanship, and passion of our local producers.

It is a wonderful honour to see our members represented through this recognition, and we are proud to be part of an event that continues to celebrate the important contributions of Ontario’s w**e industry to our province’s economy, communities, and culture.

Congratulations to CREW W**ery and Bella Terra Vineyards on this well-deserved recognition!

10/22/2026

OCW Members, join us online for an informative learning experience.

Are you paying more than you should for payment processing? Are disconnected systems, bottle deposits, e-commerce, or manual reconciliation creating extra work for your team?
Join Empyrean Merchant Services for a practical, w**ery-focused webinar on the payment and technology challenges facing Ontario w**eries today. We’ll break down how processing costs really work and where the savings are, and walk through real w**ery case studies where customized technology solved everyday operational headaches — bottle deposits, integrations, and ease of use included.
Ontario w**ery operators will join to share their experiences firsthand, followed by an open Q&A where members can bring their own payment and technology questions. The goal is simple: reduce costs, simplify operations, and show w**eries what’s possible with today’s payment technology.

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 10:00am
Location: Zoom

This webinar is exclusive to OCW members, to register email info@ontariocraftw**eries.ca.

10/19/2026

Kris and Helena had the opportunity to visit a few OCW members in Prince Edward County last week.

We wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for taking the time to meet with us. Our experience in the county was so valuable, we made great connections with members, learned a lot more about the region and had exceptional w**es.

There is such a strong sense of community and we look forward to engaging with everyone more in the coming months.

10/09/2026

Announcing the 2027 Ontario Craft W**e Conference

We are pleased to announce the return of the Ontario Craft W**e Conference; reimagined and coming back better than ever in March 2027. This year, we are bringing the conference to a new, vibrant venue, Carmen’s Event Centre located in Hamilton, Ontario on Tuesday, March 30, 2027.

We are planning an incredible lineup of speakers and a dynamic, educational agenda exploring the latest industry topics, trends and opportunities for growth and collaboration. OCW is creating a conference experience that reflects the future of Ontario’s craft w**e, hospitality and agritourism sectors.

We can’t wait to bring the industry together for an inspiring day of connection, learning and conversation. Registration and full conference details will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

DATE: Tuesday, March 30, 2027
LOCATION: Carmen’s Event Centre, Hamilton Ontario
REGISTRATION: Coming Soon

*Note this year’s conference does not include a trade show but we are offering exclusive, unique sponsorship packages. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please email helena@ontariocraftw**eires.ca.

10/06/2026

OCW Member Feature! Tucked into the Niagara benchlands, GreenLane Estate W**ery is a 10-acre estate in Vineland producing small-batch, VQA-certified w**es that reflect the character of Ontario’s cool-climate growing region. From Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Grigio to traditional-method sparkling and a selection of reds, w**emaker Dianne Smith embraces each vintage while exploring biodynamic and organic approaches to more sustainable vineyard management. With a focus on quality over quantity, thoughtful farming and genuine hospitality, GreenLane offers a distinctive taste of the Niagara Benchlands.

09/21/2026

Meet The Last House Vineyard, OCW Members and a family-run micro-vigneron in Hillier Ward, Prince Edward County, hand-farming just 5.25 acres of low-yielding Chardonnay and Pinot Noir along the rocky shores of Lake Ontario. The vineyard is rooted in Ameliasburgh clay loam over limestone shale, with the cool climate and moderating influence of Lake Ontario creating conditions for long, slow ripening and concentrated fruit.

That strong sense of place carries through to the w**ery’s hands-on approach: no herbicides, hand-managed canopy work, hand harvesting, wild fermentation and minimal intervention in the cellar, with w**es bottled without fining or filtration. For André Gagné and family, the philosophy is simple: start with healthy fruit, then trust the vintage to tell the story.

09/19/2026

Thank you to our partners LCBO for hosting an amazing event last night, For the Love of Local, showcasing Ontario w**es, spirits, ciders and beers.

What an incredible turn out for the evening! We are grateful for the support and collaboration across the craft beverage industry.

W**es of Ontario 🥂🥂

09/04/2026

Friday w**ery member feature Dancing Swallows Vineyard In Essex County’s southwest corner near Lake Erie, the Dancing Swallows team farms land that has been in the family since 1881, crafting small-batch w**es with a minimal-intervention, unfiltered approach. Here, unique soils, a long growing season and a willingness to experiment with both new and traditional techniques come together to create w**es that are truly expressive of their place.

And the experience goes beyond the bottle. Pack a picnic and settle into the outdoor Tasting Garden, open from May to October, for a rotating lineup of w**es and w**e cocktails. Come discover your own “A Little Something Different” at Dancing Swallows Vineyard.

08/24/2026

W**ery member Monday featuring Ferox W**ery! The story of Ferox W**ery began in 2015, when Fabian and Stephanie Reis hand-harvested their first Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, producing just three barrels of w**e. Inspired by the Latin word for “fierce,” Ferox was born from a vision to combine knowledge, innovation and tradition in pursuit of exceptional w**es. In 2018, Fabian and Stephanie made Niagara-on-the-Lake home, purchasing Vignoble Rancourt W**ery and its mature Bordeaux vines planted in excellent soils. Today, Ferox continues to pursue superior quality from vineyard to bottle, with sustainable vineyard practices at its foundation, including Ontario Sustainable W**egrowing Certification and a commitment to healthy soils, biodiversity and herbicide-free farming.

07/24/2026

Friday w**ery member feature, have you been to the new Skye Chase Estate W**ery? Skye Chase W**ery

Born from a vision to create something exceptional, Skye Chase Estate W**ery is writing an exciting new chapter for Southwestern Ontario w**e. Located near St. Thomas, the estate takes a terroir-forward approach, allowing its vineyards to express the unique weather, soils, and mineral character that shape each vintage. Formerly Quai du Vin Estate W**ery, Skye Chase has transformed into a destination where vineyard, w**ery, and hospitality come together to create w**es that are both approachable and memorable. Combined with a thoughtfully designed visitor experience and a commitment to showcasing the potential of Southwestern Ontario, Skye Chase is quickly establishing itself as a destination worth chasing.

Address

4890 Victoria Avenue North
Lincoln, ON
L0R2E0

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.ontariocraftwineries.ca/

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