This is the home of the Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers, a national not-for-profit organization for sommeliers, wine service professionals, hospitality workers and wine enthusiasts alike.

CPBA aims to foster community and promote the advancement of the profession of Bartending in Canada. One of their main functions is to serve as an educational platform for members to learn more about service, spirits, beer, wine, and cocktails.

Grape Growers of Ontario is the official organization that represents over 500 grape growers of 17,000 acres of vineyards in Ontario, Canada who produce grapes for processing.

Membership is open to those sharing an appreciation of wine and wine service. The Guild offers members the opportunity to attend events related to theory, wine and food.

The OCB consists of 50+ brewers dedicated to making great tasting beer, right here in Ontario. Find events, suppliers directory & educational resources related to craft beer.

Focused national leadership and strategic coherence to enable domestic and international success for the Canadian wine industry.

Wine Growers Ontario is working to ensure the entire Ontario wine industry is robust, sustainable and profitable today, tomorrow and for many years to come.

Forums to discuss advancements of wines, and the solution of problems of specific interest to the enology and viticulture of grapes grown in the Eastern United States and Canada.

America's largest community of wine explorers.

The OIV is an intergovernmental organisation of a scientific and technical nature of recognised competence for its works concerning vines, wine, wine-based beverages, table grapes, raisins and other vine-based products.

Whether at a black-tie banquet or a simple tasting at a member's home, the IWFS brings together those who know the true value of Wine, Food, and Friends.

The Society of Wine Educators (SWE), founded in 1977, is a membership-based nonprofit organization (501c3) focused on providing wine and spirits education along with the conferral of several certifications. The Society is internationally recognized and its programs are highly regarded for both their quality and relevance to the industry.

Wine Industry Network (WIN) is THE leading business to business resource for the North American wine industry providing a collection of services, subscriptions, and events designed to keep industry professionals informed about current trends and industry news, as well as the latest products, services, jobs, and innovations in the production, viticulture, sales, marketing, and management categories.

Initiates and advocates for public policy that enhances the ability to responsibly produce, promote and enjoy wine.

Wine Market Council is the leader in forward looking market research on U.S. wine consumer buying habits, attitudes and trends.

Ibisworld Report

Ibisworld Report

Ibisworld Report

Ibisworld Report

Established in 1996, the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) at Brock University was developed in partnership with the Grape Growers of Ontario, the Winery & Grower Alliance of Ontario, and the Wine Council of Ontario. CCOVI is an internationally recognized research institute focused on research priorities of the Canadian grape and wine industry, and the continuing educational and outreach services needs of that community.

From Fiona Beckett, the main purpose of this page is to help you find a match - or several possible pairings - for a dish or meal you’re planning to make or a wine or beer you want to show off.

From Michael Pinkus (The Grape Guy) Michael is the wine columnist for Quench (formerly Tidings), GoodLife, Ottawa Life and Grand magazines as well as a regular contributor to Grapevine magazine ... his reviews are also regularly picked up by the LCBO’s Vintages magazine.

Wine and food, recipes, courses, guides, matching charts and reviews from Algonquin College graduate.

Vineland is recognized as Canada’s leader in horticulture research and innovation

VQA Ontario is a provincial regulatory authority that administers Ontario’s wine appellation system. It’s primary functions are wine testing, audits, inspections, compliance. It also acts as a resource for independent information about Ontario’s appellations and wines of origin.

WCO is dedicated to promoting Ontario’s wine-growing regions. It is also an expression of the entirety of the Ontario wine-country experience: how the wine tastes, where it’s made, how it marries with local food, and how it reflects the overall lifestyle of each region.

Winecurrent is a free bi-weekly E-newsletter. It is an authoritative and valued source of unbiased, informative and easy to read wine reviews. Recommendations from Algonquin Professor Vic Harradine and other AC grads and Ontario wine lovers.

Ontario Wine Reviews

Get recipes for your favorite drinks, plus all the best cocktail and mocktail recipes.

For more than 40 years, Bartender Magazine has proudly served the bartender and hospitality industry.

A field guide for bartenders.

BevNET.com is the leading beverage-oriented media company, producing a web site, print magazine, and live conference series. Some free content.

Crafty Bartending’s aim is to become the ULTIMATE resource for new & aspiring bartenders

Company guide to products and cocktails.

Author of ‘The Bar Book,’ Jeffrey Morgenthaler is one of the most influential bartenders/bar managers/owners in the industry.

Liquor.com is dedicated to good drinking and great living. We inspire, entertain and educate anyone—and everyone—interested in what happens in the glass and out of it.

Punch is a James Beard Award-winning online magazine that writes about wine, spirits, beer, and cocktails.

Learning about wine is an important part of being a great bartender