Canadian sparkling wine may be one of the wine world’s best-kept secrets, but Ontario winemakers have been quietly helping change that.
Writing for Quench Magazine, Janet Dorozynski explores the story of Fizz Club, a national community of sparkling wine producers founded in 2013 by Dr. Belinda Kemp. What began as a small gathering of Niagara winemakers has grown into a cross-country forum where producers share research, experiment with new techniques and openly discuss the challenges of making traditional-method sparkling wine. The impact of that collaboration was highlighted at the 2026 International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C), where Ontario producers joined winemakers from across the globe to showcase the evolution of VQA bubbles.
With its cool climate, vibrant natural acidity and growing winemaking expertise, Ontario is helping shape the future of Canadian sparkling wine.
Ready to discover what Ontario’s cool-climate can do for sparkling wine? Explore local VQA wineries through the Wines of Ontario Travel Guide and start planning your next visit.
Read the full story at Quench Magazine.
