Canada Flashcards
Name the provinces producing wine in Canada?
- Ontario
- British Columbia
- Nova Scotia
- Quebec
Which grapes are used to produce Ice Wine in Canada?
Originally hybrid Vidal was used but now replaced with Riesling.
What are the appellation control system in Canada?
- Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA)
- Designated Viticultural Areas (DVA)
Name the regional VA’s of Ontario.
- Niagara Peninsula
- Lake Erie Northshore
- Pelee Island
- Prince Edward County.
- Vinemount Ridge
- Creek Shores
- Lincoln Lakeshore
What are the VQA Ontario Appellation wine regulations?
- 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).
Name the sub-regions for Niagara on the Lake.
- Niagara River
- Niagara Lakeshore
- Four Mile Creek
- St. David’s Bench
Name the sub-regions for Niagara Escarpment on the Lake.
- Short Hills Bench
- Twenty Mile Bench
- Beamsville Bench
What is the requirement for grapes to produce Ice Wine?
- 32° Brix (136° Oe)
- Harvested at a minimum temperature of (-8°C).
Name the sub-regions for British Columbia.
- Frazer Valley
- Gulf Islands
- Simikameen
- Okanagan Valley.
What are the VQA British Columbia Appellation wine regulations?
If a wine uses a geographical designation or sub-appellation DVA, 95% of the wine must be from the stated DVA.