Canada - British Columbia

Question 1

What is a concern in summer and autumn in British Columbia? (2)

Answer 1

Drought

It is situated in the rain shadow of two mountain ranges

Question 2

Where are Canada’s vineyards mainly planted in latitude? (3)

Answer 2

41-51 degrees north

Ontario 43 degrees North

British Columbia 48-50 degrees North

Question 3

What regulated the latitude in terms of growing in British Columbia?

Answer 3

Short growing season is regulated by long day light hours

Question 4

BC’s main red varieties? (4)

Answer 4

Merlot
PN
Cab Sauv
Cab Franc

Question 5

BC’s main white varieties (2)

Answer 5

PG
Chardonnay

Question 6

Significant producer in British Columbia?

Answer 6

Mission Hill

Question 7

Soil types in Okanagan Valley? (3)

Answer 7

Loams and sand

Irrigation essential

Question 8

Rainfall in Okanagan valley? (3)

Answer 8

300mm in the south

400mm in the north

Rain shadow from mountains either side

Question 9

North end of valley reputation? (2)

Answer 9

East facing slopes

Cool climate varieties

Question 10

South end of the valley? (1)

Answer 10

Hotter region suited black grapes like Bordeaux varieties and Syrah

Question 11

Reputation of Similkameen Valley? (3)

Answer 11

Merlot, PN, Cab and Chardonnay

Higher diurnal range without the moderating lakes

Higher altitude at 400m+

Question 12

Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and Fraser. Alley reputation? (3)

Answer 12

Mild winters and mild summers

No winter freeze

Mostly Pinot Noir (early ripening)