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2019-06-03 WSET3 EXAM > C35 - Canada /checked > Flashcards

C35 - Canada /checked Flashcards

1
Q

What is the general climate in Canada?

A

Continental throughout

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2
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What are the average annual temperatures in Canada?

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Low

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3
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What are average daytime temperatures in July and August in Canada?

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Very high

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4
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How are temperature extremes moderated in Canada?

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By large lakes

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5
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Describe winters in Canada

A

Temperatures can drop far below zero for long periods

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6
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What is the most important of Ontario’s 3 DVAs?

A

Niagara Peninsula

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7
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Where in Ontario is Niagara Peninsula?

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On the south-western corner of Lake Ontario

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8
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What effect does Lake Ontario have on Niagara Peninsula?

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It cools down and heats up more slowly than the surrounding land, extending the growing season in Autumn and delaying budburst in spring

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9
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What are the effects of the extended growing season and delayed budburst in Niagara Peninsula?

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The extended growing season allows grapes to ripen fully

Delayed budburst helps to minimise frost damage

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10
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Other than temperature moderation, what is the other benefit which comes as a result of Lake Ontario in Niagara Peninsula?

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Increased air flow helps to reduce fungal disease

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11
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What is the most successful grape variety in Niagara Peninsula?

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Riesling

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12
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What styles does Riesling make in Niagara Peninsula?

A

Fresh, fruity, dry and off-dry whites

The finest Icewines

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13
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Other than Riesling, which other grape variety is common for Icewine?

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Vidal

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14
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Describe the feature of Vidal

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A hardy hybrid with little character as a dry wine but makes good Icewines (though without the acid structure or aromatic complexity of Riesling)

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15
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Other than Riesling and Vidal, which other variety is popular in Niagara Peninsula?

A

Chardonnay

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16
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Describe the style of Chardonnays made in Niagara Peninsula

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Good quality
Dry
Pure fruit and restrained oak

17
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What are the 4 black varieties most commonly grown in Niagara Peninsula?

A
  1. Pinot Noir
  2. Cabernet Sauvignon
  3. Merlot
  4. Cabernet Franc
18
Q

What is the most important of British Columbia’s 5 DVAs?

A

Okanagan Valley

19
Q

Describe the climate of Okanagan Valley

humidity, rainfall, climate

A
  • It lies in the RAIN SHADOW of two mountain ranges which are on either side of the valley
  • Very low annual average rainfall
  • Semi-desert environment
20
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Describe the main effect that latitude has on Okanagan’s growing season

A

Day length is very long during the growing season

21
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What is the effect of longer days in Okanagan Valley?

A

This prolongs the time in which photosynthesis can take place, aiding grape ripening

22
Q

What is the effect of large glacial lakes in Okanagan Valley?

A

They help to moderate temperature, extending the growing season

23
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What does the extended growing season caused by proximity of lakes in Okanagan result in?

A

It enables successful ripening of grapes in the north, and black grapes in the south

24
Q

What are the 4 most widely planted grapes in Okanagan Valley?

A
  1. Merlot
  2. Pinot Gris
  3. Pinot Noir
  4. Chardonnay
25
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Other than still, dry wines, what else is produced in Okanagan Valley?

A

Icewine from Riesling or Vidal

26
Q

What is the appellation system of Canada?

A

Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA)

27
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Which 2 provinces use the VQA scheme?

A
  1. Ontario

2. British Columbia

28
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How are Canada’s participating VQA provinces further broken down?

A

Into smaller Designated Viticultural Areas (DVAs)

29
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How are DVAs further divided?

A

Into regional appellations, then sub-appellations

30
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What are the main restrictions for VQAs? (2)

A
  1. Every VQA wine must be made 100% grapes that are grown in that province
  2. They must be made 100% from V. vinifera varieties or selected hybrids

2019-06-03 WSET3 EXAM (52 decks)

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