North America: Canada

Question 1

What is the French and American Hybrid grape that is hardy/able to survive the deep winter freezes?

Answer 1

Vidal

Question 2

What are the five main white grape varieties used in Canada?

Answer 2

Chardonnay
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer
Vidal

Question 3

What are the three main red grape varieties used in Canada?

Answer 3

Pinot Noir
Merlot
Cabernet Franc

Question 4

What is the Canadian regulatory body for premium wine?

Answer 4

Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA)

Question 5

What is the major wine growing region in British Columbia?

Answer 5

Okanagan Valley

Question 6

What is the major wine growing region in Ontario?

Answer 6

Niagara Peninsula

Question 7

What style of wine is made in the Niagara Peninsula?

Answer 7

Ice Wine

Question 8

Name one major producer of Ice Wine?

Answer 8

Inniskillen

Question 9

How is Ice Wine made?

Answer 9

Grapes must be frozen on the vine and harvested in the middle of the night.

Question 10

What grapes are ice wines made from?

Answer 10

Vidal
Cabernet Franc
Riesling