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1
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Who reached the province of Quebec in 1000 CE and established a winter camp?

A

Leif Eriksson and his crew

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2
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What was the first record of wine being made in Canada?

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A missionary near Lake Huron noted making wine from wild grapes in 1623

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3
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When was the Pelee Island Wine and Vineyard Company established?

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1888

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4
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What significant sparkling wine was produced by Pelee Island Wine and Vineyard Company in the 1890s?

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L’Empéreur Champagne

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5
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When did commercial wine production begin in the Niagara region of Ontario?

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1840s or 1850s

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6
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When did Canada’s modern history of winemaking begin?

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Early 19th century

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7
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When were Vitis vinifera vines planted on a commercial scale in Canada?

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1970s

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8
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What act was passed in Ontario in 1916 that affected alcohol production?

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Ontario Temperance Act

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9
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What were the restrictions placed on wine production during the Ontario Temperance Act?

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Wine could be purchased only at wineries and in minimum five-gallon volumes

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10
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What happened to various provinces’ temperance laws from 1920 to 1948?

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They were repealed, establishing government-owned networks for alcohol sales

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11
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What major change occurred in Ontario’s wineries between 1916 and 1927?

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Many wineries went out of business as customers returned to beer and spirits

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12
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What grape variety became popular in Canada during the 1950s and 1960s?

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De Chaunac

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13
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Who introduced Chardonnay to Bright’s Winery in 1951?

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Adhemar de Chaunac

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14
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What was significant about the year 1974 for Canadian wineries?

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The moratorium ended, allowing smaller wineries to open

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15
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What was the first Canadian Ice Wine and when was it made?

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Made by Walter Hainle in 1973 in British Columbia

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16
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What major trade agreement did Canada sign in 1988?

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Free trade agreement with the US

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17
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What was established in Ontario in 1988 to assure wine quality?

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VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance)

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18
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What was the significance of Inniskillin Vidal Icewine in 1989?

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First Canadian wine to win a major wine award

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What does the VQA label indicate in Ontario?

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Vintners Quality Assurance

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20
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What is required for a wine to be labeled with a stated Province in Ontario?

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100% of the grapes must grow from that Province

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21
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What is the minimum percentage of grapes required for a Stated Appellation in Ontario?

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85%

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22
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What type of wine must contain at least 85% of the stated variety in Ontario?

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Varietal wine

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23
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What must be true for Icewine production in Canada?

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Grapes must be naturally frozen on the vine

24
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What is the minimum residual sugar level for Ontario Icewine?

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100 g/l

25
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What is the main wine region in Canada?

A

Ontario Province

26
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What types of wines are produced in Ontario?

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  • Icewine
  • Botrytized Wine
  • Late Harvest Wine
  • Sparkling Wine
  • Fortified Wine
27
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What is the climate type of Ontario’s wine regions?

A

Cool Continental

28
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What are the three main VQA Designated Viticultural Areas in Ontario?

A
  • Niagara Peninsula
  • Lake Erie North Shore
  • Prince Edward County
29
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What grape varieties are known for the Niagara Peninsula?

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  • Vidal
  • Riesling
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Gamay
  • Pinot Noir
30
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What grape varieties dominate Lake Erie North Shore?

A
  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gewürtztraminer
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
31
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What is the minimum percentage of grapes required for ‘Wine of Nova Scotia’?

A

Min 85% grapes grown from the province

32
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What is the required growing degree days for the Quebec wine region?

A

900 growing degree days

33
Q

What is the primary grape used for Icewine production in Canada?

A

Vitis vinifera varieties or Vidal Blanc

34
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What is prohibited in Icewine production?

A

Cryo-extraction or other means of artificial concentration

35
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What is the location of Prince Edward County?

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South of the city of Belleville, mostly a peninsula on the north shore of Lake Ontario

36
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What major grapes are grown in Prince Edward County?

A
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Chardonnay
37
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What type of climate does Prince Edward County have?

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Humid, Cool Continental

38
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What is a common practice for vine protection in Prince Edward County?

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Vines must be buried or protected by geotextiles

39
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How far is Prince Edward County from Toronto?

A

About 2 hours away

40
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What is the Okanagan Valley known for?

A

One of the most northerly wine growing regions, sits on the 49th parallel

41
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What are the authorized wine categories in British Columbia?

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  • BC ‘Wine of Distinction’
  • Table Wine
  • Blanc de Noirs Wine
  • Nouveau Wine
  • Sparkling Wine
  • Aromatic Sparkling Wine
  • Traditional Method Sparkling Wine
  • Fortified Wine
  • Liqueur Wine
  • Solera Wine
  • BC ‘VQA’ Certified Wine
42
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What is the minimum alcohol content for BC sparkling wines?

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8.5%

43
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What is the minimum must weight for Icewine?

A

32° (after pressing)

44
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True or False: All sparkling wines in BC must contain a minimum of 3 bars of pressure.

A

True

45
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What are the sweetness descriptors for sparkling wines in BC?

A
  • Brut: max. 15 g/l
  • Extra Dry: 15-25 g/l
  • Dry: 25-35 g/l
  • Semi-Dry: 35-50 g/l
  • Sweet: min. 50 g/l
46
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What is the climate of the Okanagan Valley?

A

Cool Continental, hotter summers than California’s coastal regions but colder winters

47
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What is the most planted grape in the Okanagan Valley?

A

Merlot

48
Q

Which province in Canada has a desert region?

A

British Columbia, specifically Osoyoos Arid Biotic Zone

49
Q

What is the significance of the Fraser Valley GI?

A

Narrow diurnal temperature shift and relatively high precipitation compared to the rest of BC

50
Q

What grapes are commonly grown in the Gulf Islands GI?

A
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Gris
  • Chardonnay
  • Gewurztraminer
  • Ortega
51
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What is the climate like in Quebec for wine production?

A

Extremely cold winters, with temperatures occasionally falling below -20°F

52
Q

What is the most important grape variety in Nova Scotia?

A

L’Acadie Blanc

53
Q

Fill in the blank: The most important grape in Tidal Bay wines is _______.

A

L’Acadie Blanc

54
Q

What are the two important valleys in Nova Scotia?

A
  • Annapolis Valley
  • Gaspereau Valley
55
Q

What is the typical growing season like in Nova Scotia?

A

Relatively short, with cold to cool winters, warm summers, and potential hurricanes

56
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What is the common practice for grape blending among Quebec producers?

A

Tendency to blend hybrid varieties rather than produce varietal wines

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