FAQs

How many members does the Canadian Vintners Association have?

As of July 2006, the Canadian Vintners Association has 31 corporate members, 48 wineries in total. The British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI), the Wine Council of Ontario (WCO) and the Winery Association of Nova Scotia (WANS) are also full association members of the CVA..

Who may join the Canadian Vintners Association?

The Canadian Vintners Association accepts applications from any licenced grape-based winery in Canada. Applicants, however, require two sponsors from the existing CVA membership Associations representing grape based wineries may also apply for membership.

Does the Canadian Vintners Association represent and speak for all the Canadian wine industry?

Members of the Canadian Vintners Association represent over 90% of Canada’s production and exports of grape-based wine.

How much does membership cost?

In 2001 / 2002 the minimum fee is $1000. This is for any winery producing less than 250,000 litres per year. The fee increases with the production level of the winery. There is also a market share fee, which is modest for smaller wineries (about $100).

Does the Canadian Vintners Association have a publication in which companies might advertise their wine and grape industry related products?

Currently the Canadian Vintners Association does not produce any publications in which companies might advertise.

Are there any kosher wines produces in Canada?

Some kosher producers in Canada. Links listed below.

www.rodrigueswinery.com
www.rushcreekwines.com
www.munrohoney.com
 

Are there any organic wines produced in Canada?

Some organic wine is produced in Canada. The following Canadian wineries claim to produce organic wine (although possibly not exclusively):
http://www.hainle.com/
http://www.frogpondfarm.ca/
http://www.quailsgate.com/
www.summerhill.bc.ca/
www.st-hubertus.ca

This is an Organic Vineyard:
http://www.feast-of-fields.ca/

You may also want to contact the Grape Growers of Ontario:
http://www.grapegrowersofontario.com/

the Wine Council of Ontario:
www.winesofontario.com/

the British Columbia Wine Institute:
www.winebc.com/

and VQA Ontario:
www.vqaontario.com/

Does the Canadian Vintners Association produce an annual report?

The CVA currently does not produce an annual report that is publicly distributed.

Where may I obtain a complete list of all Canadian wineries?

The CVA does not maintain a complete and regularly updated list of Canadian Wineries. There are well over 200 wineries in Canada. As they are not all CVA members we cannot speak with absolute certainty. A list of CVA members can be found on our website: www.canadianvintners.com. You may wish to try some of these sources to help compile a list.

The Wine Council of Ontario website: http://www.wineroute.com/home.htm

The Wines of Canada wesite (which is a privately run website but contains a lot of good information and a good list of wineries): http://www.winesofcanada.com

The British Columbia Wine Institute website: http://www.winebc.com

VQA Ontario website: http://www.vqaontario.com

Also, there are a lot of wineries in Quebec, however, none of them are members of the Canadian Vintners Association. I would suggest you check the website for L'Association des Vignerons du Quebec: http://www.vignerons-du-quebec.com.

What brochures are currently available on the Canadian wine industry?

There are several brochures currently available on the Canadian wine industry.

• You can contact the Canadian Vintners Association for copies of our Wine and a Healthy Lifestyle brochure (http://www.canadianvintners.com/health/CVA_brochure.pdf) and the Wines of Canada brochure (http://www.canadianvintners.com/woc/brochures.html).
• You can contact the Wine Council of Ontario for copies of their Official Guide to the Wineries of Ontario, a brochure on Canadian Icewine, the Wines of Canada brochure or other brochures they may produce:
  www.winesofontario.com/
• You can contact VQA Ontario for their VQA Ontario brochure:
  http://www.vqaontario.com
• You can contact the British Columbia Wine Institute for their brochure on the Wine Regions of British Columbia or other brochures they may produce:
  http://www.winebc.com

Has a salary or compensation survey ever been done on the Canadian wine industry?

Yes, one was completed in May 2003 by a private firm. A copy can be ordered from:

Ed Corbett
Financial Officer
Sales Resource Group
603 Argus Road, Suite 209
Oakville, Ontario, L6J 6G6, Canada
Tel: (905) 845-0192 x225
Fax: (905) 845-6377
ecorbett@salesresourcegroup.ca
www.salesresourcegroup.ca

I am a wine exporter. Can you put me in touch with your members so that I might represent their products?

We would ask that you please contact our members individually, links to their websites can be found at:
http://www.canadianvintners.com/about/membership.htm

Can I be added to your mailing list?

Outside of our membership list, the CVA does not maintain a mailing list.

What is the French translation for Canadian Vintners Association?

The correct translation is L'association des vignerons du Canada.

Is there a map of Ontario's wineries?

Yes. The Wine Council of Ontario produces a map and it can be found on their website: www.winesofontario.org/

Is there a map of BC's wineries?

Yes. The British Columbia Wine Institute produces maps and they can be found on their website: www.winebc.com

Could you provide me with some information on the health benefits of wine?

We canot offer any advice on the health benefits of wine. However, a number of independent scientific articles on wine and health are included in the Wine and Health section of our website.

I would like some information on importing wine into Canada.

The Canadian Vintners Association represents Canadian producers of wine and is not involved in the import of wine. You may wish to contact:
Canadian Association of Importers & Exporters
438 University Avenue, Suite 1618
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2K8, Canada
Tel: (416) 595-5333
Fax: (416) 595-8226

Where can I purchase Canadian wine outside of Canada?

Unfortunately, we do not have a list of our members' distributors. Please feel free to contact our members individually, links to their websites can be found at: http://www.canadianvintners.com/about/membership.htm