History/VQA wine law Flashcards
Winegrowing in Canada dates back to _______.
The early 19th Century
Vinifera grapes weren’t planted on a commercial scale until
1970s
The last provinces to repeal prohibition were ______ and ______, in ____ and ____ respectively
Ontario and Nova Scotia, in 1927 and 1929
After the end of prohibition, Canada’s winemaking industry went through ____ _________.
Mass Consolidation
What happened by 1974?
Only six huge wineries remained in Canada
What was a large part of the reason for post-prohibition consolidation?
A moratorium was placed on new wineries, it ended in 1974
What winery was responsible for the introduction of icewine to Canada? Where is it located and when was it founded?
Inniskillin, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, founded in 1974
When was the VQA founded? What is it?
The Vintners Quality Association was founded in 1988
What year were VQA standards established in Ontario? BC?
1988, 1990
What percent of grapes must be grown in province to use provincial VQA on label?
100% grown in province
What is the minimum percentage required to label by sub-appellation?
95% in Ontario, 85% in British Columbia
Single vineyard VQA wines must be ___% from stated vineyard.
100%
Does VQA require vintage to be labeled?
Yes, except for sparkling wines
What percent of grapes must be from stated vintage?
85%
For varietal VQA wines, what percent must be stated variety?
85%
