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Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario Certified Wineries and vineyards committed to sustainability have taken their practice to the next level and are Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario (SWO) Certified. Wineries that produce Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario Certified wines are identified by the green leaf icon in the Wine Country Ontario Travel Guide. You will also find the green leaf icon on the back label of their certified sustainable wines. ENVIRONMENT Wineries that produce SWO Certified wines are audited annually on use and conservation of water, reduction in waste and wastewater and implementation of energy efficiency programs, including the use of sustainable power sources. They are also committed to preserving local vineyards for generations to come and being good stewards in land conservation. ECONOMY SWO Certified wines are always VQA, meaning they are locally crafted from 100% Ontario-grown grapes. These wines play an integral role in Ontario’s overall economic health by helping to preserve local economies and drive growth for tourism. COMMUNITY Wineries that produce SWO Certified wines need to be good neighbours and promote social responsibility and diversity in the workplace. They also give back to their communities and show a commitment to producing authentic regional wines that are a cornerstone of local food cultures.

Wineries that produce Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario Certified wines:

Pelee Island Winery Pelee Island Winery Pavilion Peller Estates Winery Reif Estate Winery Riverview Cellars Estate Winery Southbrook Vineyards Stratus Wines Strewn Winery Thirty Bench Wine Makers Trius Winery Vineland Estates Winery Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery

13th Street Winery Cave Spring Vineyard Château des Charmes Drea’s Wine Co. Ferox by Fabian Reis Flat Rock Cellars

Henry of Pelham Family Estate Hidden Bench Estate Winery Icellars Estate Winery Leaning Post Malivoire Wine Company Niagara College Teaching Winery Oxley Estate Winery

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