Canada Flashcards
What are the 2 main wine producing provinces of Canada?
Ontario + British Columbia
What is the climate in Canada ?
Continental climate = low average annual temperatures but average daytime temperature in July and August are often very high
+ moderating influences from large bodies of water
What is the most reknowned type of wine in Canada?
Ice wine
What is the main moderating influence in Canada?
Moderating influences from large bodies of water
What is the impact of the large lakes on the climate?
Lakes cool down and heats up slower than surrounding land
- extends the growing season into autumn (= full ripening)
- delays spring budbust (less frost damage)
What does VQA stand for?
Vintners Quality Alliance
What is a DVA?
Designated Viticultural Area
Where are the grapes in a VQA wine grown?
100% of the grapes have to be grown in the province
What is the main grapegrowing challenge in Canada?
Winters are cold and temperature can drop far below zero for long periods
What is the main DVA in Ontario?
Niagara Peninsula DVA
What is the main DVA in British Columbia?
Okanagan Valley DVA
What are the main GV used in Ontario?
- Riesling
- Vidal
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
What are the main GV used in British Columbia?
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Gris
- Chardonnay
Some Riesling and Vidal
What are the grape varieties used for ice wine?
Riesling and Vidal
What are the moderating influences in British Columbia?
- Mountains - the area is in a rain shadow between 2 mountain ranges = low annual average rainfall + semi-desert environment
- Latitude - Very long days during the growing season (northern latitude) = prolong the time available for photosynthesis, which enable successful ripening of white and black GV
