LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2026

Origin, Quality, Authenticity Ontario VQA wines are exceptional thanks to rigorous standards set by the Ontario Wine Appellation Authority (OWAA). Through audits, inspections and testing, the appellation system ensures quality, authenticity and a true expression of Ontario’s unique terroirs.

Decoding the Label Wine labels may seem complex, but they o er valuable information about what’s inside the bottle. While the VQA logo might not always be present, look for the VQA letters surrounding the appellation to ensure your wine is VQA certified.

Winery Vintage When grapes were grown Grape Variety

VINE WINES

2026

PINOT NOIR

Appellation Where grapes are grown VQA Letters Always look for them

VQA • NIAGARA PENINSULA • VQA 750 ml 12.5% alc./vol.

Alcohol by Volume Liquid Volume

Appellation Pyramid Ontario has identified primary grape-growing regions, or “appellations,” where the soil and climate create unique growing conditions. Terroir, meaning “sense of place,” is the term used to describe the sum of these factors – soil, climate and natural surroundings – that shape a wine’s character. Understanding an appellation helps you appreciate the distinct characteristics of its wines. All VQA wines must declare where the grapes are grown, whether it’s simply Ontario or a more specific region or sub-appellation.

SINGLE

VINEYARD e.g., Jane’s Vineyard

SUB APPELLATION e.g., Beamsville Bench

SITE SPECIFIC

REGIONAL APPELLATION e.g., Niagara Escarpment

APPELLATION e.g., Niagara Peninsula

ONTARIO