Canada Flashcards
T or F? Vitis vinifera vines were not planted on a commercial scale until the 1970s
True!
This French red hybrid grape ______ was developed by ______, but was introduced to Canada after WWII by ______ became one of Canada’s most planted varieties by the 1970s
De Chaunac grape; Albert Seibel introduced to Canada after World War II by Adhemar de Chaunac
What year was the VQA launched in Canada, and what does the acronym stand for? Where was it originally launched? Where was the 2nd VQA launched?
- 1988, Vintners’ Quality Alliance (VQA) was launched in Ontario
- 1990, British Columbia
The only French hybrid allowed for VQA icewine
Vidal Blanc
VQA wines from Ontario or British Columbia must be made from _____% of grapes grown in the respective province
100%
If labeled with a more precise appellation, British Columbia VQA wines must contain a min _____% of grapes grown in the stated appellation
- 95% for B.C.
Ontario VQA wines require _____% for appellations and regional appellations, and _____% for sub-appellations (in Niagara Peninsula)
- 85% for Ontario
- 100% for sub-apps in Niagara Peninsula
What are the 3 regions within Ontario VQA?
- Prince Edward County
- Niagara Peninsula
- Lake Erie North Shore
What is the largest region within Ontario VQA?
Niagara Peninsula
_____ used to be the 4th appellation within Ontario VQA but was later absorbed by this appellation _____.
- Pelee Island
- absorbed by Lake Erie North Shore
What is the Great Lake nearest Prince Edward County region?
Lake Ontario
What is the northernmost, easternmost and newest appellation within Ontario VQA?
Prince Edward County
What is Canada’s southernmost point and smallest viticultural area?
Pelee Island
What is the Canada’s largest viticultural area and production (accounts for about 40% of Canada Wine Production)?
Niagara Peninsula
What are the 2 regional appellations of the Niagara Peninsula?
Niagara Escarpment and Niagara-on-the-Lake
Inniskillin comes from this winemaking region in Canada
Niagara Peninsula
Which 2 mountains is BC sandwiched between?
between the Cascades and the Monashee Mountains
Capital of British Columbia?
Vancouver
Min R/S for BC and Ontario ice wine?
Min RS is 100g/L; Sauternes min is 45g/L
Okanagan Valley sits between the 49th-50th parallel. What other winemaking regions is located at this parallel?
Champagne and Rheingau
2nd largest wine-producing region in Canada?
Okanagan Valley (in BC)
The first sub-appellation in Okanagan Valley?
Golden Mile Bench GI
Which country’s icewine is harvested at a colder temperature? Canada or Germany?
Canada = min. -8 C; Germany = min. -7 C
How much of the grapes in a wine must come from the province on the label with VQA standards?
100%
How much of the grapes must come from the appellations stated on the label for VQA wines of BC? Ontario?
- 95% for BC
- Ontario: 85% for regional appellations; 100% for sub-appellations
What is the most widely planted red grape in Ontario?
Cabernet Franc
What Canadian province is the largest for wine production with over 15,000 acres devoted to vinifera grapes?
Ontario VQA
What and from where is Canada’s first icewine?
- Walter Hanlie of Hanlie Vineyards Estate Winery in 1972 (Okanagan Valley in BC)
85% of the production of Icewine comes from ______.
Ontario VQA
