Canada

Question 1

When did grapegrowing begin in Canada?

Answer 1

1860s

Question 2

Most of Canada’s wineries and vineyards are found within these two vineyards

Answer 2

British Columbia and Ontario

Question 3

Where is the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute found?

Answer 3

Ontario

Question 4

the 3 main wine districts of Ontario

Answer 4

Niagara Peninsula (most important)
Lake Erie North Shore
Prince Edward County

Question 5

Where is Nagara Peninsula found?

Answer 5

Ontario

Question 6

Ontario relies on these bodies of water for their moderating effects

Answer 6

Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

Question 7

Canada’s three most important white grapes

Answer 7

chardonnay
riesling
vidal

Question 8

Canada’s four most important red grapes

Answer 8

cab franc
cab sauv
merlot
pinot noir

Question 9

British Columbia is made up of these 5 wine districts

Answer 9

Okanagan Valley
Similkameen Valley
Fraser Valley
Gulf Islands
Vancouver Island

Question 10

Where is Okanagan Valley found?

Answer 10

British Columbia

Question 11

t/f: Canada is the leading producer of ice wine in the world

Answer 11

true

Question 12

What grapes are typically used for ice wine?

Answer 12

w: riesling or vidal r: cab franc

Question 13

grapes used for ice wine production cannot be picked until temps reach below..

Answer 13

17.6 F (-8C)

Question 14

Canadian icewine must be at least ___ g/l r/s

Answer 14

100