North America - Canada / Mexico Flashcards
Canada Location
The Northern Part of North America spanning from
the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and north to
the Arctic Ocean.
Canada Geography: Climate Categories
Primary wine growing areas sit within the 30-50°
latitude lines. Climates range from Cool to Continental
to Desert
Canada Physical Features
Oceans: Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
Great Lakes: Very deep and rarely freeze helping
moderate the winter climate. Lakes and oceans help
cool in the climate in the warm summers.
Canada Grape Growing
Winter hardy varieties able to stay alive in the deep
winter freezes
French and American hybrids: Winter hardy/able
to stay alive in the deep winter freezes example: Vidal
Winemaking
(-) Make wines based on what the climate does best
(-) Still Wine (red white and rosé)
(-) Sparkling Wine
(-) Ice Wine
Canada White Grape Variety Names
Chardonnay
Riesling Vidal
Pinot Gris
Gewürztraminer
Canada Red Grape Variety Names
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
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