Certified Sustainable

Many Ontario grape growers and winemakers have chosen to take their environmentally-friendly practices one step further by participating in the voluntary sustainability certification program. Visit our Instagram page to hear what it means to Ontario grape growers to be sustainable.

Background

In 2007, the Ontario Craft Wineries (OCW) and Grape Growers of Ontario (GGO) worked in partnership to create 'An Environmental Charter for the Wine Industry' and the 'Ontario Viticulture Sustainability Certification Program'. These proactive programs were developed for wineries and vineyards to provide information on environmental requirements, and identify new sustainable opportunities while complying with existing government regulations. 

In 2021, the OCW and GGO merged the two programs to create one unified program. This program is built around the three core pillars of sustainability – Environment, Economy, and Community. Practices within these pillars reflect how certified wineries and growers are invested in respecting our natural resources, building sustainable businesses, and are committed to social responsibility. Evolving the program to include both winery and vineyard certification ensures that the complete grape to glass cycle is sustainable. Look for 'Certified Sustainable' at Ontario vineyards and on your favourite Ontario VQA wine bottle starting with the 2021 vintage.

Explore sustainable vineyard practices by clicking on the plus signs in the graphic below:

Certified Growers

Niagara-on-the-Lake      
  • Abe Epp + Family Inc.
  • Larry Dubois
  • Warren Ridge Inc.
  
  • A.J. Lepp Orchards Ltd.
  • Lawrie Vineyard
  • William Falk Farms Ltd.
  
  • Arterra Wines Vineyards
  • Lepp Farms
  • Willow Lake Ventures Inc.
  
  • Berry Vineyards Inc.
  • Neumann Vineyards Ltd.
  • Wiens Farms
  
  • Chateau des Charmes Wines
  • Niagara College Teaching Winery
  • W.J Neufeld Farms
  
  • Cool Vineyards
  • Ornelas Farms Inc.
  • WW Niagara Vineyards Inc.
  
  • Daniel Lambert Farms Inc.
  • Parkway Estate Vineyards Inc.
  • Zabek Vineyards Ltd.
  
  • De Simone Vineyards
  • Palatine Hills Estates Winery
    
  • Eric Willms
  • P.G. Enns Farms Ltd.
    
  • Erwin and Esther Willms
  • Pietersen Farms
    
  • Erwin Wiens Vineyards Ltd.
  • Pillitteri Estates Winery
    
  • Ferox Winery
  • Puglisi Farms
    
  • Forrer Farms Inc.
  • Puma Farm
    
  • Froese Farms
  • Reddecopp Vineyards
    
  • Fruithaven Farms Ltd.
  • Reuther Farms Ltd.
    
  • George Ostrowski
  • Riverbend Farms Inc.
    
  • Gerald Klose
  • Riverview Cellars Winery
    
  • G.W. Farms Inc.
  • Seeger Farms Ltd.
    
  • Glenlake Orchards
  • Skubel Family Farms Inc.
    
  • Hernder Vineyards Inc.
  • Smith Vineyards Inc.
    
  • Huebel Grapes Estates
  • Southbrook Vineyards
    
  • Hunter Farms
  • Strewn Inc.
    
  • Icellars Estate Winery Inc.
  • Tim Andrews and Sandra Edgeworth
    
  • Jackson Bai Farm Inc.
  • The French Connection Vineyards Inc.
    
  • James E. Slingerland
  • Toppensher Vineyards
    
  • Jenkins Vineyards Niagara Inc.
  • Tregunno Fruit Farms Inc.
    
  • K.J. Watson Farms Ltd.
  • Van De Laar Vineyards Inc.
    
  • Knizat Farm Inc.
  • W Farms
    
       
 Lincoln      
  • 2063363 Ontario Inc.
  • Joseph R. Lastiwka
    
  • Brian Schmidt O/A Mission Vineyards
  • Keczan Farm
    
  • Cellaria Winery Inc.
  • Malivoire Wine Company
    
  • Funk Farms Ltd.
  • Picone Vineyard
    
  • Heather Laundry
  • Nexgen Property Management Inc
    
  • Hidden Bench Vineyards + Winery Inc
  • Redfoot Vineyards
    
  • Hipple Farms Ltd.
  • Schuele Vineyards Inc.
    
  • Holmestead Acres Limited
  • Stu Morgan
    
  • J. Richard Wismer
  • Vineland Estates Winery
    
  • Jim Morrison
  • Walker Aggregates Inc
    
       
St. Catharines      
  • Barbara Troup
      
  • Bartelds Vineyard
  

 

  
  • Creekside Estate Winery
      
  • Dobbin Estate
      
  • Doig Farms
      
  • End of the Road Vineyards
      
  • Garphil Farms
      
       
Grimsby-Hamilton      
  • Leaning Post Wines Inc.
  • Ronald Moyer Ltd.
    
       
Southwestern Ontario      
  • Oxley Farms
  • Pelee Island Winery & Vineyards 
    
       
Prince Edward County      
  • Closson Chase Vineyards Inc.
  • Exultet Estates
  • Rosehall Run Vineyards Inc.
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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