Canada Flashcards
Which 2 provinces have established VQAs?
Ontario & BC
Which region in Ontario was deregulated in 2013?
Pelee Island
What are the 3 subappellations of the Niagara Escarpment?
Beamsville Bench, Twenty Mile Bench, & Short Hills Bench
What % of fruit must come from subappellations of Ontario?
100% of fruit must come from wines labeled with subappellations
Where is the Golden Mile located?
Subzone of the Okanagan Valley
What are the required percentages for origin in BC?
95% for origin
What are the required percentages for vintage in BC?
85% for vintage
What are the required percentages for variety in BC?
85% for variety
What are the 2 categories within the “wines of marked quality”?
Wines of Distinction
VQA Certified Wine
Where is the Tidal Bay Appellation located?
Nova Scotia (low abv - max 11%!!!)
What style of wine comes from Tidal Bay?
White Wine
What grape varieties are permitted for icewine?
All vitis vinifera + Vidal Blanc
Who was the first to make icewine?
Walter Hanlie in British Columbia made the first icewine in 1973
Which winery was credited with Canadian icewine’s intermational recognition?
Inniskillin is credited with Canadian Icewine recognition.
What happened in 1974 that resulted in an increase of quality focused small producers?
The moratorium on new wineries post prohibition ended in 1974 which resulted in new wineries opening.
