Ontario's vintners and brewers are thrilled with the support provided by the province in its latest budget, saying it helps stabilize the industry in uncertain times.
The province is set to launch the Ontario Grape Support program that will double the percentage of Ontario grapes in blended wine.
The $175-million program, to be doled out over five years, is expected to lead to thousands of tonnes of Ontario grapes making their way into the international-domestic blends and provide a safety net for wineries and farmers, said Aaron Dobbin, the president of Wine Growers Ontario.