Canada Flashcards
When was the prohibition?
1916 - 1927
What is the general climate of Canada?
an extreme continental climate
What are the moderate features in Canadian vineyards?
lakes, cause higher levels of humidity, raising the risk of fungal diseases
What are the common training systems?
VSP,
Geneva Double Curtain
Scott Henry
Lyre
What is the most important hybrid variety in Canada?
Vidal for icewine
What temperature the grapes for icewine must be harvested?
-8C
What are the alcohol % and residual sugars of Icewine?
9 - 11% abv
200 - 250 g/l
What are the varieties used for icewine?
Vidal
Riesling
Cabernet Franc
Gewurztraminer
Chardonnay
When was QBA legislation introduced in Ontario and British Columbia?
Ontario - 1998
BC - 1990
What QVA wines with a single variety stated on the label must contain what % of grape, or 2 or more varieties are listed?
single variety - 85%
two or more varieties - 95%
What are the 2 of the Great Lakes moderate the extremes of Ontario’s continental climate?
Erie
Ontario
What % of icewines are made from Vidal?
90%
What are the 3 primary appellations of Ontario?
- Niagara Peninsula
- Lake Erie North Shore
- Prince Edward County
What % of grapes must come from the appellation on the label in Ontario?
100%
What are the significant producer of Ontario?
Inniskillin
Peller Estates
What are the 2 regional appellations or Niagara Escarpment?
Niagara Escarpment
Niagara on-the-Lake
Which appellation is the coldest in Ontario?
Niagara Peninsula
What are the aspect of Niagara Escarpment and what are the soils?
a north facing
limestone
Which region of Ontario is the warmest?
Lake Erie North Shore
What are the top varieties of Lake Erie North Shore?
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the top varieties of Prince Edward County?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
What are the climate of British Columbia?
close to the pacific ocean oast with cool, maritime climate
What are the top planted varieties in BC?
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Who are the significant producers of BC?
Le Vieux Pin
Mission Hill
If named on the label, what % of the grapes must have come from that appellation in BC?
95%
What is the largest sub-region of BC?
Okanagan Valley, 85% of BC’s vine plantings
What are the soils of Okanagan Valley?
glacial deposits of various types, particularly loams, and sandy soils in the south
What is the climate of Okanagan Valley?
an extreme continental climate
What are the most planted varieties in the northern area of Okanagan Valley?
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Chardonnay
Gewurztraminer
What are the most planted varieties in the southern area of Okanagan Valley?
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
What is the appellation to the west of Okanagan Valley?
Similkameen Valley
What are the sub-QVA of BC?
Okanagan Valley
Similkameen Valley
Vancouver Island
Gulf Islands
Fraser Valley
What are the climate of Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and Fraser Valley?
a cool maritime climate
Who are the largest buyers of Canada?
Liquor Control Board of Ontario
Societe des Alcools du Quebec
