New York & Canada Flashcards

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1
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What grape Species are grown in New York

A

Vitis Vinifera and Hybrids with Vitis Lambrusca

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What Vinifera Varieties grow well in New York State

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Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

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What is the Climate of New York

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Maritime on Long Island, Continental at the Finger Lakes

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What helps grapes grow in New York’s colder climate

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Temperature regulation from bodies of water

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5
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Which two of the Finger Lakes are most important for viticulture

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Lake Cayuga, Seneca Lake

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What are the seven major AVAs of New York State

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Champlain Valley of New York, Niagra Escarpment, Finger Lakes, Upper Hudson Valley, Hudson River Region, Lake Erie, Long Island

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What are the 2 important sub AVAs of the Finger Lakes

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Cayuga Lake, Seneca Lake

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What are the 2 sub AVAs of Long Island

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North Fork of Long Island, The Hamptons Long Island

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With which state is Lake Erie AVA shared with

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Ohio

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Until when was Canada focused on growing Hybrid and Native Varieties

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1970s

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Who made the first major shift to planting vitis vinifera in Canada, how and when

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Ademar de Chaunac in 1951 by planting 10 Acres of Chardonnay at Bright Wines in Ontario

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Why was there a stall in the 1960s and 70s of high end wine production in Canada

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There was a hold on new licenses for winemaking

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What is the VQA and when was it established

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The Vintners Quality Alliance founded 1988

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14
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What are wine regions called in British Columbia

A

Geographic Indications

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What are the sub certifications for labeling of GI wines

A

BC “Wines of Distinction” for table wines
VQA Certified Wines for Sweet Wines and Bordeaux Blends

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16
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Who is the most famous producer in Canada and what styles do the produce

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Inniskillin, Icewine with Vidal, Riesling, and Cabernet Franc

17
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What are the regulations for growing in British Columbia and Ontario to be labeled VQA

A

100% of the grapes must come from the listed Appellation

18
Q

What are the regulations for British Columbia wine to be Labeled with an Appellation

A

95% of grapes must be grown in that appellation

19
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What are the regulations for Ontario wine to be Labeled with an Appellation

A

85% of the grapes must be grown in that appellation

20
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What are the regulations for British Columbia wine to be Labeled with a sub-Appellation

A

100% of the grapes must come from that sub appellation

21
Q

What are the regulations for labeling wine with a vintage date

A

85% of grapes must come from that vintage

22
Q

What are the 4 important GIs of British Columbia

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British Columbia GI, Fraser Valley GI, Okanagan Valley GI, Vancouver Island GI

23
Q

What is the Sub-GI of Okanagan GI

A

Similkameen Valley GI

24
Q

What are the 3 Important Viticultural areas in Ontario

A

Prince Edward County, Lake Erie North Shore, Niagara Peninsula

25
Q

What are the 2 sub areas of Niagara Peninsula

A

Niagara Escarpment, Niagara-on-the-Lake