LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2023

Sustainability VQA wines are 100% grown and crafted in Ontario and are always the more sustainable wine choice for Ontarians. Why look any further than your own backyard? Choosing sustainable wines will not only benefit the environment, but also the economy and the community. The Spirit of Sustainability starts with VQA. 100% Ontario-grown grapes. 100% locally crafted wines. So close to home, Ontario VQA wine doesn’t have to travel an ocean or a continent to reach you – reducing its environmental footprint. Woven into the fabric of our community, every Ontarian is part of our local wine story. Your choice matters. Buying Ontario VQA wine crafted close to home reduces your carbon footprint. Raise a glass of your favourite VQA wine – join us in shaping the next generation of wine and building a more sustainable future together.

ENVIRONMENT Buying Ontario VQA wine crafted close to home reduces your carbon footprint

ECONOMY The purchase of each bottle of VQA Ontario wine generates $98.20 of economic impact for the Ontario economy

COMMUNITY Ontario’s wine industry generates over 22,000 jobs in culture, agriculture, hospitality and tourism

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) LEED is a green building rating system. It promotes global adoption of green building and development practices through the implementation of universal performance criteria. It is administered in Canada by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). Ontario is home to the world’s first LEED-certified winery.