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.

Growing Ontario’s agri-food sector and supporting rural communities, helping to create a stronger economy for the province.

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

Wine Folly is a content site devoted to wine knowledge and appreciation. Their mission is to allow people to gain a deeper understanding of wine through learning.