Wines which are neither labelled VQA or Wine of Distinction, and from certain producers ( given special rights under the 1988 Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement ), can use foreign bulk wine to produce a third category of wine which is labelled as Cellared in Canada.
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Producers and growers in Canada have petitioned the government for several changes, such as making the origin of grapes for " Cellared in Canada " wine clearer on the wine label and increasing the visibility of 100 % Canadian wines produced by members of the Vintners Quality Alliance ( VQA ) in province-run liquor stores.
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Typically, beers of this tradition are of a copper colour or golden colour, and as the name suggests the origins of this style lies in the tradition that it was matured or cellared for a period of time once bottled ( and most sealed with a cork ), to be consumed later in the year, akin to a Belgian Saison.
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An executive at Vincor International Inc ., which is owned by Constellation Brands and produces wine in Canada under labels such as Jackson Triggs, has claimed that the " Cellared in Canada " practice is a necessity due to the country having too many grapes planted ( producing a wine lake effect ), with growers charging prices " too high " to be competitive in the market.
