What is VQA?

The VQA designation on the Wines of British Columbia is a guarantee the wine you are purchasing has been subjected to rigorous quality control measures.

Introduced in 1990, the VQA is an “Appellation of Origin” system that guarantees authenticity of origin and stipulates minimum quality standards for Canadian wines.

The VQA defines and mandates standards for wine production and certification. With the VQA system, Canada joined other leading wine-producing countries in developing a body of regulations and standards for its wines.

Wines bearing the VQA symbol must be made entirely from grapes grown in specific provinces and regions in Canada, produced to a set of production standards, and must pass a sensory evaluation procedure.