Canada Flashcards

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Name the provinces producing wine in Canada?

A
  • Ontario
  • British Columbia
  • Nova Scotia
  • Quebec
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Which grapes are used to produce Ice Wine in Canada?

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Originally hybrid Vidal was used but now replaced with Riesling.

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What are the appellation control system in Canada?

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  • Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA)

- Designated Viticultural Areas (DVA)

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Name the regional VA’s of Ontario.

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  • Niagara Peninsula
  • Lake Erie Northshore
  • Pelee Island
  • Prince Edward County.
  • Vinemount Ridge
  • Creek Shores
  • Lincoln Lakeshore
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What are the VQA Ontario Appellation wine regulations?

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  • If a wine uses a geographical designation or sub-appellation DVA, 85% of the wine must be from the stated DVA.
  • If the wine is a blend, any variety noted on the label must be no less than 10% of the entire blend.
  • If a vineyard is designated 100% of the wine must be made from grapes from that vineyard.
  • If a wine is vintage dated the wine must be 95% from that vintage (except for sparkling).
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Name the sub-regions for Niagara on the Lake.

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  • Niagara River
  • Niagara Lakeshore
  • Four Mile Creek
  • St. David’s Bench
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Name the sub-regions for Niagara Escarpment on the Lake.

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  • Short Hills Bench
  • Twenty Mile Bench
  • Beamsville Bench
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What is the requirement for grapes to produce Ice Wine?

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  • 32° Brix (136° Oe)

- Harvested at a minimum temperature of (-8°C).

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Name the sub-regions for British Columbia.

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  • Frazer Valley
  • Gulf Islands
  • Simikameen
  • Okanagan Valley.
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What are the VQA British Columbia Appellation wine regulations?

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If a wine uses a geographical designation or sub-appellation DVA, 95% of the wine must be from the stated DVA.

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