Canada Flashcards
Who introduced French hybrids and Chardonnay to Ontario in Canada
De Chaunac - working in Brights wines
Which was the first Vinifera wine produced in Canada
Chardonnay by Brights wines - 1956
What hybrids were successful in Canada vineyards
Vidal
Baco Noir
Merechal Foche
Rossette
Where is Inniskillin located
Niagara on Lake
Which is the only french hybrid allowed for VQA Icewines in Canada
Vidal
What is VQA
Vintners Quality Alliance
An appellation and quality control system in Canada
Which two Canadian provinces have VQA
Ontario
British Columbia
What percentage of wine should come from the province mentioned on VQA wine
100%
What percentages are required in British Columbia VQA for different appellations
Provincial - 100%
Viticultural Areas - 95%
Single Vineyards - 100%
Vintage - 85%
Varietal Labeling - 85%
What percentages are required in Ontario VQA for different appellations
Provincial - 100%
Viticultural Areas - 85%
Single Vineyards - 100%
Vintage - 85%
Varietal Labeling - 85%
What are International Domestic Blends in Canada
Blends of upto 70% of wines from foreign origin mixed with Canadian wines (non VQA)
What aspects of viticulture and vinification are controlled by VQA
Provenance,
Permitted varietals,
Must enrichments,
Must weights
What are the 3 main VA’s of Ontario
Niagara Peninsula
Lake Erie North Shore
Prince Edward County
What kind of climate do you find in Ontario
Cool continental climate mitigated by the effects of great lakes
Which is the largest VA in Ontario
Niagara Peninsula
What are the two regional VA’s of Niagara Peninsula
Niagara Escarpment
Niagara on the lake
What is the minimum temperature required for harvesting icewine in Canada
-8 degrees celcius or below
What is the minimum residual sugar required in icewine in Canada by VQA
100 g/l
What is the sub VA of Lake Erie North Shore
South Islands (9 islands including Pelee island)
What are the sub VA’s of Niagara Peninsula, not part of any regional VA
Vinemont Ridge
Creek Shores
Lincoln Lakeshore
What are the sub VA’s of Niagara on the lake
Niagara River
Niagara Lake shore
Four Miles Creek
St David’s Bench
What are the sub VA’s of Niagara Escarpment
Beamsville Bench
Twenty Miles Bench
Short Hills bench
Name few key producers of Niagara Peninsula
Cave Springs Tawse Flat Rock cellars Creek Side Chateau des Charmes Featherstone Stratus Inniskillin
What is Vin de Cure wine in British Columbia
Dried grape wine (Sweet straw wine style)
What are the subregions of Gulf Island (unofficial)
Gabriola
Saturna
What are the sub GI’s of Okanagan Valley GI
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
What is the sub GI of Vancouver Island
Kowichan Valley
What are the DVA (Designated Viticultural Aeas) of British Columbia
Vancouver island
Gulf Island
Fraser Valley
Lillooet
Thompson Valley
Shushwup
Okanagan Valley
Similkameen valey
Kootenays
Which DVA produces most wine in British Columbia
Okanagan Valley 84% of entire production
Which are the official sub GIs of Okanagan that are warm enough to ripen Cabernets
Golden Mile Bench
Golden Mile Slopes
What are the two mountain ranges in Okanagan Valley
Monashee Mountains
Cascades
Who first produced Icewine in Okanagan Valley
Walter Hanlie
Where do you find the winery Osoyoos Larose
Okanagan Valley, Osoyoos subdistrict
Whre is Le Clos Jordanne located, which french winemaker partners in it
Niagara Peninsula - Jordan Valley (Boisset with Vincor)
Which Canadian Provinces produce wine
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Arterra Wines of Ontario owns which important NZ winery
Kim Crawford
Which non Vinifera varieties are pemitted in VQA wines in Ontario
Baco Noir
Vidal
Merechal Foch
Marquette
How many degree days are required for an IGP in Quebec
900 growing degree days
Which special apellation exists in Nova Scotia for wines
Tidal Bay
What key characteristics are required in Tidal Bay Apellation
Max 11% alcohol
4 identified Hybrids must account for min 51% volume
Which is the most important grape in Tidal Bay wines
L’Acadie Blanc
What are the two areas in Nova Scotia that are most important for vine growing
Annapolis Valley
Gaspereau Valley
What are the famous wine produce of Nova Scotia
Tidal Bay white wines
Traditional method Sparkling wines
