Grape Growers of Ontario CEO Debbie Zimmerman believes the severe winter cold that’s caused short crops in recent years is a wake-up call to Ontario grape growers. “There are some varieties that we just should not be growing,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman doesn’t believe Ontario wineries and growers should compete with the latest wines from Australia if the Ontario climate isn’t suited to their wine grape varieties. “There’s consumer demand, but if we can’t produce, we’re all going to be in trouble,” she said, noting that all segments of the industry, from growers to retailers, have to cooperate to address the […]