North America - Canada Flashcards
Where in Canada are vineyards planted?
Ontario (Eastern coast)
British Columbia (Western coast)
What are some physical features of Canadian wine growing areas?
Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
Great Lakes - very deep and rarely freeze helping moderate the winter climate.
What are grape growing techniques used in Canada?
- Use vitis vinifera, vitis labrusca, and vitis riparia
- Use French/American hybrids that can stay alive during winter freezes (ie: Vidal)
What kind of wines are made in Canada?
Still red and white
Sparkling
Ice Wine!
What are the white grapes of Canada?
Chardonnay
Riesling
Vidal
Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer
What are the red grapes of Canada?
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Cab Franc
What are the wine laws in Canada?
Each province has its own wine laws
Not one uniqfied wine market with National law.
What is the main viticultural area in British Columbia?
Okhanagan Valley
50 degree lattitude line
What is the climate like in Okanagan Valley?
Continental climate with very hot summers and very cold winters.
The only classified desert in Canada
Lake Okananagan moderates
What is the main viticultural area in Onatario?
Niagara Peninsula
Located on East Coast with influece of great lakes.
Ontario produces half of all Canadian wine
Where is most of Canada’s Ice Wine produced?
Ontario
Produces 90% of Canadian Ice Wine
What grapes are used for Ice Wine?
Riesling
Cab Franc
Vidal
When did Canada start producing wine?
Commerical wine has been made since mid-1800s
What important event happened in 1974?
Repeal of decades-long moratorium on new winery licenses.
Led to the esablishment of several new wineries that focused on vitis vinifera instead of native American grapes.
Canadian producer to know
Inniskillen
Credited with creating the reputation of Canadian Ice Win
