Statistics:

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO STATISTICS

800 acres of vineyard: 900,000 vines

Rapidly expanding viticultural area - 67% increase in area between 1991 and 1996.

Vinifera wine grapes account for 60% of total vineyard area.

38% of total grapes grown are red varieties-includes both vinifera and hybrid.

MAIN VARIETIES GROWN:

• cabernet franc
• cabernet sauvignon
• sauvignon blanc
• chardonnay
• gamay
• gewuerztraminer
• riesling
• merlot
• pinot gris
• pinot noir
• seyval blanc
• vidal
• zweigelt
• GM 318