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1
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Who introduced French hybrids and Chardonnay to Ontario in Canada

A

De Chaunac - working in Brights wines

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Which was the first Vinifera wine produced in Canada

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Chardonnay by Brights wines - 1956

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What hybrids were successful in Canada vineyards

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Vidal
Baco Noir
Merechal Foche
Rossette

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4
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Where is Inniskillin located

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Niagara on Lake

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Which is the only french hybrid allowed for VQA Icewines in Canada

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Vidal

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6
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What is VQA

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Vintners Quality Alliance

An appellation and quality control system in Canada

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7
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Which two Canadian provinces have VQA

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Ontario
British Columbia

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8
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What percentage of wine should come from the province mentioned on VQA wine

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100%

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What percentages are required in British Columbia VQA for different appellations

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Provincial - 100%
Viticultural Areas - 95%
Single Vineyards - 100%
Vintage - 85%
Varietal Labeling - 85%

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What percentages are required in Ontario VQA for different appellations

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Provincial - 100%
Viticultural Areas - 85%
Single Vineyards - 100%
Vintage - 85%
Varietal Labeling - 85%

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11
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What are International Domestic Blends in Canada

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Blends of upto 70% of wines from foreign origin mixed with Canadian wines (non VQA)

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12
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What aspects of viticulture and vinification are controlled by VQA

A

Provenance,
Permitted varietals,
Must enrichments,
Must weights

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What are the 3 main VA’s of Ontario

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Niagara Peninsula
Lake Erie North Shore
Prince Edward County

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What kind of climate do you find in Ontario

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Cool continental climate mitigated by the effects of great lakes

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Which is the largest VA in Ontario

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Niagara Peninsula

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What are the two regional VA’s of Niagara Peninsula

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Niagara Escarpment
Niagara on the lake

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17
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What is the minimum temperature required for harvesting icewine in Canada

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-8 degrees celcius or below

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18
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What is the minimum residual sugar required in icewine in Canada by VQA

A

100 g/l

19
Q

What is the sub VA of Lake Erie North Shore

A

South Islands (9 islands including Pelee island)

20
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What are the sub VA’s of Niagara Peninsula, not part of any regional VA

A

Vinemont Ridge
Creek Shores
Lincoln Lakeshore

21
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What are the sub VA’s of Niagara on the lake

A

Niagara River
Niagara Lake shore
Four Miles Creek
St David’s Bench

22
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What are the sub VA’s of Niagara Escarpment

A

Beamsville Bench
Twenty Miles Bench
Short Hills bench

23
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Name few key producers of Niagara Peninsula

A 
Cave Springs
Tawse
Flat Rock cellars
Creek Side
Chateau des Charmes
Featherstone
Stratus
Inniskillin
24
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What is Vin de Cure wine in British Columbia

A

Dried grape wine (Sweet straw wine style)

25
Q

What are the subregions of Gulf Island (unofficial)

A

Gabriola
Saturna

26
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What are the sub GI’s of Okanagan Valley GI

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Lake Country GI
East Kelowna Slopes GI
South Kelowna Slopes GI
Summerland Valleys GI
Summerland Bench GI
Summerland Lakefront
Naramata Bench GI
Skaha Bench GI
Okanagan Falls GI
Goldon Mile Bench GI
Golden Mile Slopes GI

27
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What is the sub GI of Vancouver Island

A

Kowichan Valley

28
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What are the DVA (Designated Viticultural Aeas) of British Columbia

A

Vancouver island
Gulf Island
Fraser Valley
Lillooet
Thompson Valley
Shushwup
Okanagan Valley
Similkameen valey
Kootenays

29
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Which DVA produces most wine in British Columbia

A

Okanagan Valley 84% of entire production

30
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Which are the official sub GIs of Okanagan that are warm enough to ripen Cabernets

A

Golden Mile Bench
Golden Mile Slopes

31
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What are the two mountain ranges in Okanagan Valley

A

Monashee Mountains
Cascades

32
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Who first produced Icewine in Okanagan Valley

A

Walter Hanlie

33
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Where do you find the winery Osoyoos Larose

A

Okanagan Valley, Osoyoos subdistrict

34
Q

Whre is Le Clos Jordanne located, which french winemaker partners in it

A

Niagara Peninsula - Jordan Valley (Boisset with Vincor)

35
Q

Which Canadian Provinces produce wine

A

British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island

36
Q

Arterra Wines of Ontario owns which important NZ winery

A

Kim Crawford

37
Q

Which non Vinifera varieties are pemitted in VQA wines in Ontario

A

Baco Noir
Vidal
Merechal Foch
Marquette

38
Q

How many degree days are required for an IGP in Quebec

A

900 growing degree days

39
Q

Which special apellation exists in Nova Scotia for wines

A

Tidal Bay

40
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What key characteristics are required in Tidal Bay Apellation

A

Max 11% alcohol
4 identified Hybrids must account for min 51% volume

41
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Which is the most important grape in Tidal Bay wines

A

L’Acadie Blanc

42
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What are the two areas in Nova Scotia that are most important for vine growing

A

Annapolis Valley
Gaspereau Valley

43
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What are the famous wine produce of Nova Scotia

A

Tidal Bay white wines
Traditional method Sparkling wines

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