Canada

Question 1

Where are Canada’s most important vineyards situated?

Answer 1

in provinces of Ontario and British Columbia

Question 2

What is the climate of Canada wine regions?

Answer 2

harsh continental but with moderating influences from large bodies of water (lakes). low average annual temps , average daytime temps in July and Aug are often high. winters are cold and temps drop far below zero for long periods

Question 3

What is produced in Canada besides red and white wines?

Answer 3

Icewine - world renowned

Question 4

What is Canada’s appellation system

Answer 4

VQA - Vintners Quality Alliance

Question 5

Which tewo provinces utilize the VQA system?

Answer 5

British Columbia and Ontario

Question 6

What is each province broken down into smaller areas in Canada called?

Answer 6

Designated Viticultural Areas (DVA)- which is further divided into regional appellations and sub appellations.

Question 7

What is the % of grapes that must be used from that direct province in VQA?

Answer 7

100%

Question 8

What % must wines be made from grapes from V. vinifera or selected hybrids in Canada

Answer 8

100%

Question 9

How many DVAs does Ontario have and what is the most important?

Answer 9

3 - Niagara Peninsula

Question 10

Where is the Niagara Peninsula?

Answer 10

on the southwest corner of Lake Ontario

Question 11

Describe the climate of Niagara Peninsula?

Answer 11

the lake cools down and heats up more slowly than the surrounding land this extends the growing season in the autumn allowing grapes to fully ripen and delays budburst in the spring helping to minimize frost damage. Air flow also helps to reduce fungal disease.

Question 12

What varietal does well in Niagara Peninsula

Answer 12

Riesling

Question 13

Describe a Riesling from Niagara Peninsula

Answer 13

fresh, fruity, dry and off dry and Icewines.

Question 14

What are two varieties used for Icewine

Answer 14

Riesling and Vidal

Question 15

Describe a Vidal grape

Answer 15

hardy hybrid that has little character when made into a dry wine, but it can make high quality Icewines. - but with less acid structure and aromatic complexity than Riesling

Question 16

What type of Chardonnays are made in Niagara Peninsula

Answer 16

good quality, dry, generally with pure fruit, and restrained oak.

Question 17

Describe production of black grape varieties in Niagara Peninsula

Answer 17

producers are making high quality wines from Pinot Noir, but planting of Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, and Merlot are increasing.

Question 18

How many DVAs does British Columbia have and which is the most important

Answer 18

5 - Okanagan Valley

Question 19

Describe climate of Okanagan Valley

Answer 19

lies in a rain shadow between two mountain ranges, which result in very low annual average rainfall and a semi-desert environment. Day lengths are extremely long during growing season due to northern latitude and this is when Photosynthesis takes place aiding grapes in ripening.

Question 20

What helps to moderate temps and extend the growing season, enabling successful ripening of white grapes in the north and black grapes in the south?

Answer 20

large glacier lakes

Question 21

What is icewine produced from in Okanagan Valley

Answer 21

Vidal and Riesling

Question 22

what are the main varietals produced in Okanagan Valley

Answer 22

Merlot, pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay