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In the vineyard
A Message From Your Board Chair
AGM Update
COVID-19 Updates
LCBO Scorecard Report
2020 Grapes for
Sale and Wanted
May 2020
A message from your
Board Chair
As we enter May and with bud break fast approaching, many workers
have arrived in Ontario. I encourage you to utilize the TFWP resourc-
es found on the Grape Growers of Ontario’s website, including a letter
template that can be printed for workers who may have completed their
self-isolation and may have to travel off the farm for work-related
reasons or are travelling from field to field. Information related to
support payments for quarantine workers is forthcoming.
I thank all our growers and wineries who are working diligently to
protect the health and safety of their employees, customers and
communities. We ask that you continue to check our website regularly
for important industry information in relation to COVID-19.
We kindly ask growers to fill out a grower survey that has been developed by OFVGA to help quan-
tify to government the impact of COVID-19 on growers’ production, finances, inputs, and labour.
The data collected will be treated as confidential and only used in aggregate to support analysis
and developing recommendations for government to support the edible horticulture sector. The
survey can be accessed by clicking here. For more information about the survey, please contact
Stefan Larrass, OFVGA Policy Advisor, at 519-803-9914 or slarrass@ofvga.org. The survey should
take about 10 minutes to complete. It will be open until Tuesday May 12, 2020.
In order to provide IPM scout training for grapes while respecting safety measures due to
COVID-19, training will be delivered by OMAFRA by webinar on Wednesday, May 20 13:00-15:00.
The webinar will be recorded and available for viewing following the training. More information and
registration is available at: https://onfruit.wpcomstaging.com/2020/05/04/grape-ipm-scout-
training-webinar/
At the end of April, the Grape Growers of Ontario hosted a webinar on economic crop management
during COVID-19 which featured Dr. Jim Willwerth from CCOVI. For those unable to participate the
webinar can be accessed here. We look forward to organizing additional, educational webinars
over the next several months, if you have a topic you would like to see covered, please contact
Eleanor Hawthorn at ehawthorn@grapegrowersofontario.com.
Lastly, I would like to thank Albrecht Seeger and Ernie Wiens for dedicating significant time this
winter to repair our Grape King float. We look forward to seeing everyone at parades in the future,
in the meantime stay safe and healthy.
COVID-19 Updates
Updates to Agricorp Programs
Crop Insurance: Premium Deadline extended
Agricop has extended the deadline for premium payments until June 30, 2020.
We encourage all growers to reach out to their adjusters on a regular basis during this growing
season.
AgriStability: Deadline extended
Agricorp has extended the deadline to apply for AgriStability until July 3, 2020. Growers are not
automatically enrolled in this program, and are strongly encouraged to sign up for AgriStability by
clicking here to ensure they are prepared to receive future supports if and when announced.
AAFC developed a benefit estimator to help you understand how the program works and how
benefits are calculated.
We encourage growers who are interesting in applying to begin the application process early, as
the application process is very detailed. To apply click here.
Ontario Provincial Updates
Emergency Order Extended
On May 6, 2020 the Ontario government announced the extension of all emergency orders until
May 19th. This includes the closure of all non-essential businesses and prohibits gatherings of
more than five people.
Hydo Rate Extension
The Ontario government is extending the emergency electricity rate relief to families, farms and
small businesses until May 31, 2020. Customers who pay time-of-use will continue to be billed at
the lowest, off-peak, price. Click here for more information.
More Businesses Allowed to Reopen
The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses to reopen for in-store purchases over the
coming days including hardware stores on Saturday, May 9th. Other types of retail stores with
street-level access will be allowed to reopen for curbside purchase pick-up beginning on Mon-
day, May 11.
All guidelines that are in place for grocery and pharamacy must be applied to ALL retail outlets.
Click here to read the full press release.
Grape For Sale
GRAPES FOR SALE
60 tonnes of Chardonnay for sale. Call Kevin at 905-651-3004.
5000 dormant Merlot vines still in cold storage available for planting in 2020. Clone 181, 3309 rootstock. Contact
Kathryn at 905-941-1090.
70 tonnes of Vidal grown in the Creek Shores area. Email yufeike@gmail.com for details.
50 tonnes of Concords available for 2020 harvest. Please contact lipsittfarms@gmail.com.
50 tonnes of Vidal. Call 905-262-5113.
80 tonne Vidal; 2.5 tonne Viognier; 15 tonne Merlot; 60 tonne Riesling
Available for 2020 harvest and beyond. NOTL Lakeshore. Call Rick at 905-933-0323
20 tons Cab Sauv; 25 tons Chardonnay; 20 tons Riesling; 10 tons Gewurztraminer; 40 tons Geisenheim; 60 tons Vidal
Available for 2020 and beyond if interested please call or email Quinton at 289-968-9177 or quinton13qj@gmail.com
30 tons of Gewurztraminer and 30 tons of Zweigeltrebe from Four Mile Creek region available for 2020 harvest and
beyond. Call Norm at 905-380-5003 or email nkfarms16@gmail.com
75 tonnes of Seyval for sale. Contact Aaron at 905-328-0064 or Thomas at 905-651-6514.
940 litres of Cab Franc ice wine juice @ 38.5 brix; 1000 litres of Riesling ice wine juice @ 36.8 brix; 480 litres of Ries-
ling ice wine juice @ 39.7 brix. Call or text John at 289-969-0502
15 tonnes of Pinot Noir from Vinemount Ridge sub-appellation. Call Arthur at 905-945-2408.
20 tonnes of Vidal from Creek Shores. Call 905-359-6976 for details.
30 tonnes of Concord grapes from Stoney Creek area. Call 647-404-0322 or email hajizadeh.zara@gmail.com for
more information.
70 tonnes of Vidal and 10 tonnes of Marquette from Niagara-on-the-Lake vineyard for sale for 2020 harvest. Please
contact Victoria at 416-436-7400 or vdebrun@icloud.com.
20 tonnes of Riesling available for 2020 harvest. Call Alan at 905-562-4479 or 905-931-0899.
Grapes available for the 2020 season, from St. David’s Bench in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Merlot - 20 tonnes; Sauvignon
Blanc - 18 tonnes; Riesling - 40 tonnes; Vidal - 45 tonnes Call Lenny at 905-988-3117 or email lennyf@sympatico.ca
for more information.
9000 Litres of award-winning 2015 Vidal Icewine for sale. Please contact Katherine at winemakerkathy@gmail.com for
more information.
2017 Pinot Grigio, 2018 Pinot Grigio2014 Chardonnay, oaked, 2016 Chardonnay, oaked, 2016 Chardonnay, unoaked,
2017 Chardonnay, 2018 Chardonnay; 2018 Riesling; 2016 Vidal, 2017 Vidal, 2018 Vidal; 2011 Vidal Late harvest, 2015
Vidal Late harvest; Contact Katherine Reid at winemakerkathy@gmail.com for more information.
For 2020 harvest, looking for following Ultra-Premium grapes: 5 tons of Chardonnay; 8 tons of Merlot; 8 tons of
Cabernet Sauvignon; 5 tons of Cabernet Franc; 8 tons of Syrah From Four Mile Creek or Niagara-on-the-Lake regions.
I would be offering early commitment, multi year commitment and very competitive prices. Please email mft123@
gmail.com or call 647-348-7544.
GRAPES WANTED
We are a brewery based in Montreal looking for approx 200-300L of vidal wine. Can coordinate to come and pick up
with containers. Please contact me simon@estuairebiere.ca or by phone/text 514-554-3066 if you have vidal wine
for sale. May consider other white varietals
For 2020 harvest, looking for following Ultra-Premium grapes: 5 tons of Chardonnay; 8 tons of Merlot; 8 tons of
Cabernet Sauvignon; 5 tons of Cabernet Franc; 8 tons of Syrah From Four Mile Creek or Niagara-on-the-Lake regions.
I would be offering early commitment, multi year commitment and very competitive prices. Please email mft123@
gmail.com or call 647-348-7544.
Looking for a Rosé and “Port-like” Red Wine supplier, to source up to 2000L/month. Please call Cole at 647-628-
7788 or cole@acidleague.com
Grapes Wanted & Classifieds
CLASSIFIEDS
VINEYARD FOR RENT: 35-acre vineyard in NOTL for rent. Planted with Cabanet Franc, Geneva Red #7, Reisling
and Chardonnay . Email: wellifewinery@gmail.com.
VINEYARD FOR RENT: 5-acre vineyard in Beamsville for rent. Planted with Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Vidal. Call
905-562-7147 for more details.
FOR SALE: Shaver Hydraulic Post Driver for sale. Working condition with some spare parts. Asking $1500.00. Email
rob@reifwinery.com.
FOR SALE: Two identical tank stands for sale. Galvanized steel, not much rust, high-weight capacity, held
95HL tanks. 4ft tall, 4ft wide, 5ft long with adjustable feet. Foot plates available. Contact Matthew at
m.jacobs@benchbrewing.com or (805) 712-7011.
FOR SALE: 1974 Mecca Grape Harvester in excellent condition, with California style buckets and hairpin rods. Totally
re-built and ready to pick. $30,500; Mecca Grape Harvester Parts For sale. Meyer’s 7.5 foot snowplough with frame to
mount to John Deere 5000 series Tractors. $1250. Excellent condition; Front 3 point hitch over the row weed spray
boom with spring loaded hoods and air induction nozzles. Excellent condition. $2050.00; 850 Gallon Plastic Water
Tank. Excellent Condition. $600.00; Gaskets for 6 inch Delhi Foundry Irrigation Pipe.Excellent condition $50.00;
Delhi Foundry 6 Inch fittings for 6 inch lay flat hose for flexible cornering. $350.00; Uniroyal Laredo Cross Country
Tire 265 70R17. Only 3000km on Tire. $50.00 Call or text Ian 905-359-6976
FOR SALE: 24 Macx Bins with lid for Sale. ½ ton bins ideal for a craft producer. $350 each. Contact Harvey at 519-
990-3926 or harvey.hollingshead@gmail.com.
FOR SALE: Degradable tying material 500 mt roll. $10 dlls each. Please contact Melissa at 905-658-8565.
FOR SALE: Sealed Growing tubes for sale, UV protection $1.00 dll each. 2 feet long. easy to storage. Fits five per
bundle. Please contact Alex Reuther 905-328-1719.
FOR SALE: 6 second hand 118hl stainless steel wine tanks , rectangular door, manway on top, cooling jacket , etc.
Presently available in France , delivered by 3 items in a 40’ sea container. Price of three tanks delivered in Niagara :
55 800 cad$. For more info : tel 514 451 8338 email : jppilon@owcb.ca
2 x 10,000L Stainless Steel Tanks made by Raynox; 160”H x 70”D; 2 x 36” dimpled cooling jackets; rectangular and
oval doors for both red and white wine fermentation; Excellent Condition; Asking $18,500; 3 x 4,450L Stainless Steel
Tanks made by Raynox; 96”H x 60”D; 48” dimpled cooling jacket; rectangular and oval doors for both red and white
wine fermentation; Excellent Condition; Asking $8,670.00; 5 x 2,190L VCTs made by Raynox; 84”H; lifting arm with-
winch; 36” dimpled cooling jacket; Excellent Condition; Asking $5,600.00; 5 x 1,250L VCTs made by Raynox; 48”H
x 45”D; lifting arm with winch; Excellent Condition; Asking $2,895.00; 3 x 890L VCTs made by Raynox; 48”H x 38”D;
Stainless steel tripod stand; Asking $900.00; 2 x 575L VCTs made by Raynox; 48”H x 30.5”D; Stainless steel tripod
stand; Asking $800.00; Zebra S4M Industrial Bar Code Printer; perfect for quick and efficient printing of LCBO compli-
ant labels; comes with 2 rolls of LCBO case labels and 9 ribbon rolls; Excellent Condition; Asking $1000.00
32 Double Barrel Racks; Asking $80.00 Cardinal Floor Scale; 4’ x 4’; 5000 lb capacity; includes Digital Indicator; Ask-
ing $1000.00 Contact Roselyn at roselyndyck@gmail.com.
Please contact gillian@grapegrowersofontario.com if you would like to post an ad on our
Grapes for sale/wanted or classified page.
1634 South Service Road
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 6P9
Tel: (905) 688-0990
Fax: (905) 688-3211
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