Est. 1874
We are Canada’s leading producer and marketer of award-winning, globally recognized Canadian and imported wines.
Est. 1874
We are Canada’s leading producer and marketer of award-winning, globally recognized Canadian and imported wines.
Our Story
Our mission is simple – to build wine brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family.
Our History
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
1874
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
1911
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
1975
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
1986
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
1989
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
1991
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
1992
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
1993
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
1994
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
1996
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2000
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2001
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2003
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2005
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2006
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2009
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2012
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2013
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2016
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2017
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2019
Arterra Wines Canada has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry. Our origins date back to 1874 when the Niagara Falls Wine Company was founded. One hundred twenty years later, we became known as Vincor International. Throughout the 20th century, trailblazing wineries like Jackson-Triggs and NK’Mip were founded and we acquired well-known wineries and brands such as New Zealand’s Kim Crawford. In 2006, we were acquired by Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company that is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits. In 2016, the Canadian branch of Constellation Brands was acquired by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Arterra Wines Canada was born.
2020
Acquisition of Sandbanks Winery, our first winery in Ontario’s Prince Edward County. Acquisition of Tom Gore Vineyards and the trademark rights to Paso Creek, Revolution, Vintage Ink and R.H. Phillips.
With many iconic and recognized wine brands, we continue to play a role in developing and expanding our wine portfolio to ensure Canadians from coast-to-coast can enjoy and experience wines made both here in Canada and from renowned wine-making regions around the world. Our commitment to our consumers in the quality we provide will always be front and centre in all we do.
In the last five years, our portfolio of wine brands received over 1,500 accolades and awards in national and international wine competitions.
In addition, our Wine Rack training program, “Perfectly Matched with a Career at Wine Rack,” recently won the 2016 Award of Achievement from The Institute for Performance and Learning for all of Canada.
At Arterra Wines Canada, we come to work every day because of our shared passion for wine and the enjoyment of sharing wine with family and friends. In fact, our success to date and into the future is built on our people. With 2,000+ employees coast-to-coast, it is our teams’ love of learning, collaborating and creating that allows us to continuously establish new benchmarks and build wine brands consumers love.
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