DISCOVER OUR COOL CLIMATE WINES FEATURING 2 REGIONS TASTE CANADA PROWEIN | GERMANY #RootedInCool
TASTE CANADA | PROWEIN 2023
Wine Growers British Columbia and the Wine Marketing Association of Ontario invite you to Taste Canada at ProWein 2023. We encourage you to explore a stunning selection of cool climate wines from Canada’s two primary wine-growing regions.
Wine Growers British Columbia, the Wine Marketing Association of Ontario and their wineries are thankful for support from the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada.
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CANADA ON THE WORLD MAP
Canada’s wine regions are primarily located between 41° and 50° North, similar to many acclaimed wine regions in the world. Ontario’s characteristic limestone bedrock and its proximity to the Great Lakes make for wines with exceptional fruit and balanced acidity. Meanwhile, the coastal breezes and cooler climate of Nova Scotia create fresh and crisp whites, with characteristic minerality. British Columbia has the unique combination of extreme heat and cold that results in intense fruitdriven, fresh and structured wines.
The Growth Cycle | Bloom (June 10 - 18) to Harvest (October - November) matches other wine regions of the world, with 100 to 112 days.
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OREGON
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Nova Scotia, CANADA
Quebec, CANADA
Ontario, CANADA
British Columbia, CANADA CALIFORNIA
FRANCE SPAIN PORTUGAL
ITALY
Gaspereau Valley (Nova Scotia)
Niagara (Ontario) Osoyoos (British Columbia)
CANADIAN ICEWINE
Since the early 1990s Canada has been internationally known for the consistent quality of its Icewine. Produced in every Canadian wine producing region, Ontario produces over 90% of this delicious and quintessentially Canadian product which is made from grapes that have been naturally frozen on the vine. Winter temperatures and freezing concentrate the sugar, acid and berry extracts in the grape, resulting in highly concentrated flavours and the complex intensity for which Canadian Icewines are known. Icewine is primarily produced from Vidal, Riesling and Cabernet Franc.
BEYOND ICEWINE
While Canada continues to be proud of its Icewine story, it is quickly becoming discovered for the quality of its table and sparkling wines. Each of Canada’s wine regions have unique growing conditions that allow key varieties to shine and be expressive of their place of origin.
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Vancouver Toronto Ottawa Halifax ONTARIO NOVA SCOTIA BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA’s
WINE
PRIMARY
REGIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA
• 48°- 51°N Latitude
• Acres: 11,000+
• 330+ wineries
THE WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
9 Designated Viticultural Areas (DVAs)
Vancouver Island (+ 1 sub-appellation), Gulf Islands, Fraser Valley, Similkameen Valley, Okanagan Valley (+ 11 sub-appellations), Lillooet, Thompson Valley, Shuswap, Kootenays.
Key Varieties: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz/Syrah, Gamay Noir
winebc.com
WINERIES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
ARTERRA WINES CANADA
Okanagan Valley
international@arterracanada.com
www.arterracanada.com
Seeking Import Partners
Culmina Family Estate Winery, Decora, 2020
Laughing Stock Vineyards, Portfolio, 2019
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery, Grand Reserve Shiraz, 2018
Black Sage Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, 2020
Nk'Mip Cellars, Qwam Qwmt, Chardonnay, 2020
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WINERIES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
BURROWING OWL ESTATE WINERY
Okanagan Valley sneumann@burrowingowlwine.ca www.burrowingowlwine.ca
Chardonnay, 2019
Merlot, 2019
Cabernet Franc, 2019
Syrah, 2019
Meritage, 2018
MORAINE WINERY
Okanagan Valley info@morainewinery.com www.morainewinery.com
Pinot Noir, 2021
Syrah, 2020
Chardonnay, 2020
Reserve Riesling, 2021
Seeking agents.
Seeking agents.
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WINERIES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
PHANTOM CREEK ESTATES
Okanagan Valley
fmateo@PhantomCreekEstates.com
www.phantomcreekestates.com
Riesling, 2020
Pinot Gris, 2020
Kobau Syrah, 2020
Becker Block 1A Syrah, 2020
Estate Petite Cuvée, 2020
POPLAR GROVE
Okanagan Valley
chris.holler@poplargrove.ca www.poplargrove.ca
Syrah, 2019
Cabernet Franc, 2019
Legacy, 2018
Merlot, 2019
Pinot Gris, 2022
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ONTARIO
• 41°- 44°N Latitude
• Acres: 17,000+
• GDD 1,250 – 1,500
• 190+ VQA wineries
THE WINES OF ONTARIO
3 Designated Viticultural Areas (DVAs)
Niagara Peninsula (+ 10 sub-appellations), Prince Edward County, Lake Erie North Shore (+ 1 sub-appellation)
Key Varieties: Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir
vqawinesofontario.ca winecountryontario.ca
WINERIES IN ONTARIO
ARTERRA WINES CANADA
Niagara Peninsula international@arterracanada.com www.arterracanada.com
Inniskillin, Gold Vidal Icewine, 2019
Inniskillin, Riesling Icewine, 2021
Seeking Import Partners
Inniskillin, Cabernet Franc Icewine, 2019
Le Clos Jordanne, Claystone Chardonnay, 2020
Le Clos Jordanne, Claystone Pinot Noir, 2020
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WINERIES IN ONTARIO
BACHELDER
Niagara Escarpment thomas@delaney-bachelder.com www.bachelderniagara.com
Seeking agents.
Niagara ‘Cru’ Bai XU ‘Lieu-Dit’ Gamay, 2020
Wismer-Wingfield “Hill of Wingfield” Chardonnay, 2020
Wismer-Foxcroft Vineyard Chardonnay, 2020
Niagara Pinot Noir ‘Les Villages’, 2020
Wismer-Parke ‘Wild-Ouest-End’ Pinot Noir, 2020
BIG HEAD WINES
Niagara-on-the-Lake jakub@bigheadwines.ca www.bigheadwines.ca
Riesling Icewine, 2015
Viognier, 2021
RAW Riesling, 2019
RAW Malbec, 2020
RAW Cabernet Franc, 2020
Seeking agents.
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WINERIES IN ONTARIO
DIAMOND ESTATES WINES
Niagara-on-the-Lake ptoms@diamondwines.com www.diamondestates.ca
Lakeview Cellars, Vidal Icewine, 2019
Lakeview Wine Co, Fume Blanc, 2021
Agent in EU: www.wine-in-motion.com
Lakeview Wine Co, Cabernet Franc, 2019
Creekside, Iconclast Semillion Sauvignon Blanc, 2020
Creekside, Iconoclast Syrah, 2020
HENRY OF PELHAM FAMILY ESTATE
Niagara Peninsula mariana.vanberkum@henryofpelham.com www.henryofpelham.com
Agent in Germany: www.restaurants-dresden.de
Agent in Finland, Sweden & Norway:www.solerabeveragegroup.com
Old Vines Baco Noir, 2021
Estate Chardonnay, 2020
Speck Family Reserve Riesling, 2020
Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir, 2021
Agent in Denmark: www.korsholm-vin.dk
Agent in United Kingdom: www.winerascals.com
Agent in Ireland: www.febvrewines.ie
Agent in Belgium: www.globalwineries.com
Agent in USA: www.esberbeverage.com www.steephillwine.us
Seeking importers/agents in Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa
Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir, 2020
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WINERIES IN ONTARIO
NORMAN HARDIE WINERY & VINEYARD
Prince Edward County normanhardiewines@gmail.com www.normanhardie.com
Calcaire, 2020
County Chardonnay, 2020
County Pinot Noir, 2020
Chardonnay, 2015
Cabernet Franc, 2020
PELEE ISLAND WINERY
South Islands
chrystie@peleeisland.com www.peleeisland.com
Vinedressers Pinot Noir Reserve, 2018
Vinedressers Chardonnay, 2017
Vinedressers Meritage, 2018
Seeking agents.
Seeking agents.
Vinedressers Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, 2016
Vidal Icewine, 2019
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WINERIES IN ONTARIO
PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY
Niagara-on-the-Lake jared@pillitteri.com www.pillitteri.com
Gewürztaminer Riesling, 2021
Carretto Cabernet Franc, 2018
Exclamation Cabernet Franc, 2016
Riesling Icewine, 2017
Vidal Icewine, 2019
STREWN WINERY
Niagara-on-the-Lake billjr@cacl.net
www.strewnwinery.com
Riesling Icewine, 2017
Vidal Icewine, 2016
Vidal Icewine, 2017
Vidal Select Late Harvest, 2014
Agent in EU: www.wine-in-motion.com
EU Brand Ambassadors: Anita and Rob de Zeeuw
www.mapleandmore.nl
Seeking Import Partners in Germany and other EU Markets
Two Vines Riesling Gewurztraminer, 2020
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WINERIES IN ONTARIO
SUE-ANN STAFF ESTATE WINERY
Niagara Escarpment info@sue-annstaff.com www.sue-annstaff.com
Robert's Block Riesling, 2019
Bank Barn Baco Noir, 2020
Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc, 2018
Howard's Vidal Icewine, 2017
Fancy Farm Girl Flirty Bubbles, 2020
Seeking agents.
WESTCOTT VINEYARDS
Niagara Escarpment carolyn@westcottvineyards.com www.westcottvineyards.com
Estate Chardonnay, 2020
Agent in UK: www.daniellambert.wine
Seeking agents in EU, Denmark, Norway and S.E Asia.
Butlers' Grant Old Vines Chardonnay, 2021
Block 76 Chardonnay, 2020
Estate Pinot Noir, 2019
Butlers' Grant Old Vines Pinot Noir, 2020
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MEDIA INQUIRIES
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Kelly Josephson
Wine Growers British Columbia
+1-250-869-2476
kjosephson@winebc.com
ONTARIO
Magdalena Kaiser
Wine Marketing Association of Ontario for VQA Wines of Ontario / Wine Country Ontario
+1-905-246-1922
magdalena@wmao.ca
Support funding and in-kind support for this project has been provided by Wine Growers British Columbia, Wine Marketing Association of Ontario, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, and the Government of Canada via Global Affairs Canada and the Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
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“Canadian wines are absolutely world-class and wine lovers everywhere need to get to know them better. As it is, Canadian Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc wines and the magnificent Icewines rank amongst the best the world has to offer”.
- Ian D’Agata Editor-in-Chief, Terroir Sense Wine Review - 2022 and Acclaimed Author
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