Not Ontario Flashcards
How many main GIs in British Columbia? Name them
10 main GIs British Columbia GI Fraser Valley GI Gulf Islands GI Kootenays GI Lillooet GI Okanagan Valley GI Shuswap GI Similkameen Valley GI Thomson Valley GI Vancouver Island GI
What parallel is the Okanagan Valley GI located on?
49th parallel, one of the furthest north wine regions in the world
Unofficial subzones of the Gulf Islands GI
Gabriola
Saturna Island
Sub-GIs of Okanagan Valley
Golden Mile GI
Okanagan Falls GI
Naramata Bench GI
Skaha Bench GI
Unofficial subs of Okanagan Valley GI
Black Sage/Osoyoos
Kelowna
Unofficial subs of Vancouver Island GI
Cowichan Valley
Nanaimo
Saanich Peninsula
What is the appellation of Nova Scotia? When was it created?
Tidal Bay
2011
What are the guidelines for Tidal Bay Appellation
100% Nova Scotia grapes
White still only
-Min 51% comb. Seyval, l’Acadie, Geisenheim 318 and/or Vidal; plus other white varieties of Nova Scotia
-Max 49% comb. Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Chasselas, Kentville White Varieties, Minnesota Muscat, et al
-Between 9.5-11% abv
-Must be vintage dated
-Must be approved by tasting panel
What are the winegrowing regions of Quebec?
- Eastern Townships
- Monteregie
- Ouest-du-Quebec
- Centre-du-Quebec
- Est-du-Quebec
What is the wine certification of Quebec? When was it started?
Vins Certifie du Quebec.
Created by the Quebec Winegrowers Association in 2008