The Gandalf Group was commissioned by the Canadian Vintners Association to study direct-to-consumer shipping of Canadian wines.

  • Nearly all Canadians (87%) believe that consumers should be permitted to order wine for delivery to their home from any Canadian winery located in any province.
  • 8% of Canadians believe that Canada’s agricultural and wine industries will benefit if there are more ways in which local wine can be purchased.
  • 85% of Canadians believe that consumers will benefit if there are more convenient ways to purchase Canadian wine.
  • 83% of Canadians believe the wine industry in Canada will have the potential to grow and be a more robust source of employment.
  • 81% of Canadians believe the Canadian wine industry contributes to the economic vitality of agriculture in rural areas.
  • 76% of Canadians believe the Canadian wine industry enriches Canada’s cultural life.
  • 74% believe Canadian wine can compete internationally.
News release and summary of the survey 
Resesarch report of the findings.