Had a good laugh reading the article...nothing humorous in it, but while the page was loading I thought about Baco Noir being a signature grape for Canada. Not for making a good wine (can't stand it) but for how much is marketed. Marechal Foch is another one. I get that we have to show the local character (these are hybrids, not vinifera) but Ithought everyone was on board with unloading these with the "vine pull" program. Looks like they just won't die.

Here is a few ideas for a signature grape: Vidal. I know it's a hybrid, we didn't invent it, but we make a good icewine out of it. And when you say icewine you say Canada.

Pinot Noir is another one. If one likes Pinot Noir , one will love cold climate Pinot Noir.

Look at the Kiwis...they took an old world grape (Sauv Blanc), played with it and blew the old world winemakers out of the water. OK, I am exaggerating, but they gave the French on the Loire a run for their money.