Welcome to
VQA Appellation Academy

Discover Ontario’s unique wine appellations. VQA Appellation Academy offers a comprehensive, engaging exploration of Ontario’s wine regions, designed for wine enthusiasts, hospitality professionals, and students alike.

Why study with
VQA appellation academy?

VQA Wine served at a home

Expert-Led Modules: Learn from our appellation expert, industry leaders, winemakers, and educators dedicated to Ontario’s wine culture and practices.

Immersive Appellation Insights: Explore the nuances of Ontario’s key wine regions, including Niagara Peninsula, Prince Edward County, and Lake Erie North Shore.

Comprehensive Variety Knowledge: Dive into the unique qualities of Ontario’s celebrated grape varieties, such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Gamay.

Flexible Learning: Access interactive, on-demand courses that fit into your schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace.

What you’ll
Learn

Glasses of wine in a row on a table in winery wine tasting

Understanding Ontario Appellations: Gain a deep knowledge of Ontario’s designated viticultural areas, each with its own terroir and climate that shape the wines.

Key Grape Varieties in Ontario: Explore the primary grape varieties and how they adapt across Ontario’s regions, from crisp Rieslings to complex Pinot Noirs and world-famous Icewines.

VQA Standards and Practices: Learn about the rigorous standards that define Ontario’s VQA wines and the steps winemakers take to craft wines of authenticity and quality.

Start your journey
TODAY

Ready to become an Ontario wine expert? Join our community and enhance your understanding of one of the world’s most exciting cool-climate wine regions.

Whether for personal enrichment or professional growth, VQA Appellation Academy is your ultimate resource for learning and connecting with Ontario’s wine world.

Sign Up Now and begin your journey to mastering the wines of Ontario!

Young grape vines, prior to being transplanted into vineyards for wine production, photographed in Niagara on the Lake, Canada