New York & Canada Flashcards
What grape Species are grown in New York
Vitis Vinifera and Hybrids with Vitis Lambrusca
What Vinifera Varieties grow well in New York State
Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
What is the Climate of New York
Maritime on Long Island, Continental at the Finger Lakes
What helps grapes grow in New York’s colder climate
Temperature regulation from bodies of water
Which two of the Finger Lakes are most important for viticulture
Lake Cayuga, Seneca Lake
What are the seven major AVAs of New York State
Champlain Valley of New York, Niagra Escarpment, Finger Lakes, Upper Hudson Valley, Hudson River Region, Lake Erie, Long Island
What are the 2 important sub AVAs of the Finger Lakes
Cayuga Lake, Seneca Lake
What are the 2 sub AVAs of Long Island
North Fork of Long Island, The Hamptons Long Island
With which state is Lake Erie AVA shared with
Ohio
Until when was Canada focused on growing Hybrid and Native Varieties
1970s
Who made the first major shift to planting vitis vinifera in Canada, how and when
Ademar de Chaunac in 1951 by planting 10 Acres of Chardonnay at Bright Wines in Ontario
Why was there a stall in the 1960s and 70s of high end wine production in Canada
There was a hold on new licenses for winemaking
What is the VQA and when was it established
The Vintners Quality Alliance founded 1988
What are wine regions called in British Columbia
Geographic Indications
What are the sub certifications for labeling of GI wines
BC “Wines of Distinction” for table wines
VQA Certified Wines for Sweet Wines and Bordeaux Blends
Who is the most famous producer in Canada and what styles do the produce
Inniskillin, Icewine with Vidal, Riesling, and Cabernet Franc
What are the regulations for growing in British Columbia and Ontario to be labeled VQA
100% of the grapes must come from the listed Appellation
What are the regulations for British Columbia wine to be Labeled with an Appellation
95% of grapes must be grown in that appellation
What are the regulations for Ontario wine to be Labeled with an Appellation
85% of the grapes must be grown in that appellation
What are the regulations for British Columbia wine to be Labeled with a sub-Appellation
100% of the grapes must come from that sub appellation
What are the regulations for labeling wine with a vintage date
85% of grapes must come from that vintage
What are the 4 important GIs of British Columbia
British Columbia GI, Fraser Valley GI, Okanagan Valley GI, Vancouver Island GI
What is the Sub-GI of Okanagan GI
Similkameen Valley GI
What are the 3 Important Viticultural areas in Ontario
Prince Edward County, Lake Erie North Shore, Niagara Peninsula
What are the 2 sub areas of Niagara Peninsula
Niagara Escarpment, Niagara-on-the-Lake
