Canada Flashcards
Who is the largest producer of ice wine in the world?
Canada
How much is the Canadian Ice wine industry worth?
$6.8bn annually
What environmental factor is impacting the Candadian ice wine industry?
Climate change
In January 1977 there were 26 days cold enough to harvest ice wine in Canada in January 2007 there were just 3 days
What has caused significant reductions in yields of ice wine?
Climate change
Warming temperatures make vines more sensitive to cold, prone to free damage and reduce their ability to survive extreme cold and has caused significant reductions in yields
Why has mechanical harvesting been introduced for ice wines?
As manual harvesting is no long sustainable as only a few days to harvest. Need to harvest much quicker while the temperature are cold enough
What is the largest and most important quality wine production area in Canada?
Niagara Peninsula (Ontario)
Where is Niagara Peninsula?
In Canada
Between the southern shores of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie
What is the climate in Niagara Peninsula?
Continental Climate with short, hot summers and long extremely cold winters
Threat of winter and spring frost damage
What is the production speciality in Niagara Peninsula (Ontario)?
Ice wine from Vidal and Riesling
Also produced are elegant Rieslings and Bordeaux blends in warmer areas
What are the two main VAs (Viticultural Areas) in Niagara Peninsula, Ontario?
Pelee Island
Lake Erie North Shore
Where is Okagnagan Valley?
British Columbia
300km east of Vancouver, near the northern limits for viticulture
What are the main Vinifera grapes in Okagnangan Valley, British Columbia?
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Gewürztraminer
What did not qualify for appellation status in the 1988 Vintners Quality Alliance?
Labrusca Wine
