About Canadian Wine

About Canadian Wine
Canada, is a unique country regarding the subject of wine. While producing some exceptional offerings - especially Ice Wine - wine is not as appreciated in Canada as it is in most other wine-producing nations.

Arguably the finest districts for wine in Canada are the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario and the Okanagan Peninsula in British Columbia. The former is home to a wide variety of wine styles, be they spicy reds such as Cabernet Franc or Merlot or a dazzling dessert specialty, such as Ice Wine. There are also numerous styles of wines that originate in Okanagan, notably Merlot, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, which work beautifully in this cool climate. Ice wines are also made in this district as well.

Regrettably, Canadians seem to have an inferiority complex when it comes to their country's wines, as Canadian wines make up just less than 50% of sales in Canada. Wine is also not as popular as beer or spirits, though wine consumption in Canada is slowly on the rise.

Top Picks for Canada

Wayne Gretzky 2021 Founders Series Rosé Niagara Peninsula VQA
95 points
$13
Best Buy
Well done Niagara, this Rosé is going to give France a run for their money.
Awards: 2022 World Wine Championships - Best Value Canadian Rose
95 points $13 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2021 Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
95 points
$10
Best Buy
A supple and satisfyingly fresh Sauvignon Blanc sipper with excellent varietal character.
95 points $10 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2020 Family Reserve Merlot
95 points
$10
Best Buy
A rich, oak-forward Merlot with bright fruit and grippy tannins that is a real pleasure to savor.
95 points $10 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2021 Family Reserve Rosé Niagara Peninsula VQA
94 points
$9
Best Buy
Fruity yet savory, this is an easy enough to drink every day Rosé, but also complex enough to bring to dinner.
Awards: Exceptional Value
94 points $9 Best Buy
Good Natured 2020 Balanced Red Blend Niagara Peninsula VQA
94 points
$10
Best Buy
A lovely, well-balanced lightly smoky, meaty red for grilling and chilling.
Awards: 2022 Best Other Canadian Red
94 points $10 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2020 Family Reserve Cabernet Merlot Niagara Peninsula VQA
94 points
$10
Best Buy
A delightful, oak-accented red blend tailor-made for a meaty meal.
94 points $10 Best Buy
Stolen Harvest 2022 Special Edition Orchard Plum Metheglin Mead
93 points
$40
Racy and confident yet deft on the fundamentals; good enough to sip alone and bold enough to pair with barbecued meats or foie gras.
Peller Estates 2022 Family Reserve Pinot Grigio
93 points
$10
Best Buy
Vibrant and fruity with a mix of stone fruits, tropical fruits, and candied citrus.
93 points $10 Best Buy
Trius 2021  Cabernet Franc
93 points
$13
Best Buy
An approachable yet compelling style of Cabernet Franc that will pair with a range of foods; think wood-fired pizza or smoked cheese.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Peller Estates NV Ice Cuvee Rose Niagara Peninsula VQA
93 points
$27
A harmonious melange of red berries and orchard fruit make up this fresh, sophisticated sparkler.