35. Canada

Question 1

What is the name of Canada’s appellation system?

Answer 1

Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA). Each province is broken down into smaller Designated Viticultural Areas (DVAs)

Question 2

Which provinces currently use VQA scheme?

Answer 2

• Ontario

- British Columbia

Question 3

What is the most important DVA of Ontario?

Answer 3

Niagara Peninsula

Question 4

Which geographical formation moderates the climate of Niagara Peninsula?

Answer 4

Lake Ontario.

• Extends the growing season
• Minimize frost damage
• Air flow helps to reduce fungal disease

Question 5

Which grape varieties are mainly grown in Ontario?

Answer 5

• Riesling
• Vidal
• Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir
• Cabernet Franc
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot

Question 6

Which grape varieties are used to make Icewine in Ontario?

Answer 6

• Riesling

- Vidal

Question 7

Compare the tasting notes of Icewines produced from Riesling with those from Vidal

Answer 7

• Both are high quality

- The Icewines from Vidal lacks the aromatic complexity and the acid structure of Riesling Icewines

Question 8

What is the most important DVA of British Columbia?

Answer 8

Okanagan Valley

Question 9

Which geographical factors affect the climate of Okanagan Valley?

Answer 9

• Two mountain ranges around the valley which create rain shadow effect. It causes a very low rainfall and a semi-desert environment
• Glacial lakes moderate temperatures
• Long sunshine due to northern latitude

Question 10

Which grape varieties are used to make Icewine in Okanagan Valley?

Answer 10

• Riesling

- Vidal