Jackson-Triggs
Jackson-Triggs is a Canadian winery with vineyards in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia and the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario. In 2010, they have won their seventh "Canadian Wine Producer of the Year" trophy at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).[1] In 2006, Jackson-Triggs won the Gold Medal at the IWSC for best Shiraz/Syrah; the first Canadian red wine to be recognized by the IWSC.[2]
In 1993 Donald Triggs and Allan Jackson founded Mississauga-based company Vincor Canada which began to produce Jackson-Triggs wine.[3] Constellation Brands purchased Vincor Canada (which included Inniskillin as well as Jackson-Triggs) for CDN$1.52 billion in 2006[4]
References
- ^ "Jackson Triggs captures 'Best Canadian Wine Producer' at The International Wine & Spirits Competition". Ottawa: Canada NewsWire. November 18, 2010.
- ^ Pawsey, Tim (August 11, 2006). "Okanagan Shiraz voted world's best". Vancouver Courier. p. 31.
- ^ Starr, Ryan (November 25, 2002). "Grape expectations". Canadian Business. 75 (22): 55–62. ISSN 0008-3100.
- ^ "Grape glut". Winnipeg Free Press. June 21, 2008. p. F.4.
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