Canada Flashcards

1
Q

When was the prohibition?

A

1916 - 1927

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2
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What is the general climate of Canada?

A

an extreme continental climate

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3
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What are the moderate features in Canadian vineyards?

A

lakes, cause higher levels of humidity, raising the risk of fungal diseases

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4
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What are the common training systems?

A

VSP,
Geneva Double Curtain
Scott Henry
Lyre

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5
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What is the most important hybrid variety in Canada?

A

Vidal for icewine

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6
Q

What temperature the grapes for icewine must be harvested?

A

-8C

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7
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What are the alcohol % and residual sugars of Icewine?

A

9 - 11% abv
200 - 250 g/l

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8
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What are the varieties used for icewine?

A

Vidal
Riesling
Cabernet Franc
Gewurztraminer
Chardonnay

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9
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When was QBA legislation introduced in Ontario and British Columbia?

A

Ontario - 1998
BC - 1990

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10
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What QVA wines with a single variety stated on the label must contain what % of grape, or 2 or more varieties are listed?

A

single variety - 85%
two or more varieties - 95%

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11
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What are the 2 of the Great Lakes moderate the extremes of Ontario’s continental climate?

A

Erie
Ontario

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12
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What % of icewines are made from Vidal?

A

90%

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13
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What are the 3 primary appellations of Ontario?

A
  • Niagara Peninsula
  • Lake Erie North Shore
  • Prince Edward County
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14
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What % of grapes must come from the appellation on the label in Ontario?

A

100%

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15
Q

What are the significant producer of Ontario?

A

Inniskillin
Peller Estates

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16
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What are the 2 regional appellations or Niagara Escarpment?

A

Niagara Escarpment
Niagara on-the-Lake

17
Q

Which appellation is the coldest in Ontario?

A

Niagara Peninsula

18
Q

What are the aspect of Niagara Escarpment and what are the soils?

A

a north facing
limestone

19
Q

Which region of Ontario is the warmest?

A

Lake Erie North Shore

20
Q

What are the top varieties of Lake Erie North Shore?

A

Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon

21
Q

What are the top varieties of Prince Edward County?

A

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

22
Q

What are the climate of British Columbia?

A

close to the pacific ocean oast with cool, maritime climate

23
Q

What are the top planted varieties in BC?

A

Merlot
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay

24
Q

Who are the significant producers of BC?

A

Le Vieux Pin
Mission Hill

25
Q

If named on the label, what % of the grapes must have come from that appellation in BC?

A

95%

26
Q

What is the largest sub-region of BC?

A

Okanagan Valley, 85% of BC’s vine plantings

27
Q

What are the soils of Okanagan Valley?

A

glacial deposits of various types, particularly loams, and sandy soils in the south

28
Q

What is the climate of Okanagan Valley?

A

an extreme continental climate

29
Q

What are the most planted varieties in the northern area of Okanagan Valley?

A

Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Chardonnay
Gewurztraminer

30
Q

What are the most planted varieties in the southern area of Okanagan Valley?

A

Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah

31
Q

What is the appellation to the west of Okanagan Valley?

A

Similkameen Valley

32
Q

What are the sub-QVA of BC?

A

Okanagan Valley
Similkameen Valley
Vancouver Island
Gulf Islands
Fraser Valley

33
Q

What are the climate of Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and Fraser Valley?

A

a cool maritime climate

34
Q

Who are the largest buyers of Canada?

A

Liquor Control Board of Ontario
Societe des Alcools du Quebec