Not Ontario

Question 1

How many main GIs in British Columbia? Name them

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What parallel is the Okanagan Valley GI located on?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Unofficial subzones of the Gulf Islands GI

Answer 3

Gabriola

Saturna Island

Question 4

Sub-GIs of Okanagan Valley

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Unofficial subs of Okanagan Valley GI

Answer 5

Black Sage/Osoyoos

Kelowna

Question 6

Unofficial subs of Vancouver Island GI

Answer 6

Cowichan Valley
Nanaimo
Saanich Peninsula

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Tidal Bay

2011

Question 8

What are the guidelines for Tidal Bay Appellation

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What are the winegrowing regions of Quebec?

Answer 9

• Eastern Townships
• Monteregie
• Ouest-du-Quebec
• Centre-du-Quebec
• Est-du-Quebec

Question 10

What is the wine certification of Quebec? When was it started?

Answer 10

Vins Certifie du Quebec.

Created by the Quebec Winegrowers Association in 2008