Ontario VQA wineries win major awards
Two Ontario VQA wineries took home major awards this Spring from two internationally-recognized competitions in London, UK.
Flat Rock Cellars won Best in Show from Decanter World Wine Awards for a riesling and the Canadian White Trophy at the International Wine Challenge for another riesling from their cellars. And Reif Estate Winery won the Canadian Icewine Trophy and Sweet Winemaker of the Year awards from the International Wine Challenge.
As an Ontarian, I have been playing a small part in encouraging consumers to buy from local wineries. It is great to see our Niagara wineries getting recognition they deserve. I recently dropped by Reif Estate Winery on a tour of the area. I have not yet visited Flat Rock Cellars, but I intend on visiting this summer. I will write about it later in the season.
Photo taken at Reif Estate Winery last year on a brief visit.
Reif Estate Winery’s medal-winning Vidal Icewine
Following is the news release where you can find more details:
NIAGARA, ON, June 8, 2022 /CNW/ – Ontario VQA wineries win big at two of the world’s most esteemed wine competitions that took place in London, England this past spring. The International Wine Challenge (IWC) and Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) are both globally known for their rigorous judging processes and work with top, international judging panels. The 2022 results are in and together, Ontario VQA wineries win big with a total of 173 medals.
Link to the full news release.
Shannon Skinner is a writer, broadcaster, speaker and consultant. She is is the host/producer of ExtraordinaryWomenTV.com and writes on travel, wine and living well.
