Not Ontario Flashcards

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How many main GIs in British Columbia? Name them

A
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
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What parallel is the Okanagan Valley GI located on?

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49th parallel, one of the furthest north wine regions in the world

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Unofficial subzones of the Gulf Islands GI

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Gabriola

Saturna Island

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Sub-GIs of Okanagan Valley

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Golden Mile GI
Okanagan Falls GI
Naramata Bench GI
Skaha Bench GI

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Unofficial subs of Okanagan Valley GI

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Black Sage/Osoyoos

Kelowna

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Unofficial subs of Vancouver Island GI

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Cowichan Valley
Nanaimo
Saanich Peninsula

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What is the appellation of Nova Scotia? When was it created?

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Tidal Bay

2011

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What are the guidelines for Tidal Bay Appellation

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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

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What are the winegrowing regions of Quebec?

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  • Eastern Townships
  • Monteregie
  • Ouest-du-Quebec
  • Centre-du-Quebec
  • Est-du-Quebec
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What is the wine certification of Quebec? When was it started?

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Vins Certifie du Quebec.

Created by the Quebec Winegrowers Association in 2008

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