Ontario Flashcards

1
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Ontario has approximately _________ acres dedicated to vinifera grapes

A

15,000

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2
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The 3 main appellations of Ontario are:

A

Niagara Peninsula, Lake Erie North Shore, Prince Edward County

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What happened to Pelee Island in 2013? What is its status currently?

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It was formally deregulated, in 2016 it was included in the South Islands sub-appellation of Lake Erie North Shore

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4
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All of Ontario’s appellations are located between __ and __ latitude

A

41 and 44

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5
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What climatic effect mitigates the otherwise cool climate of Ontario?

A

The Lake Effect provided by the Great Lakes

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6
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What is Ontario’s largest VQA area? Regional appellations?

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Niagara Peninsula; Niagara Escarpment and Niagara-on-the-Lake

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7
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What are the dominant grapes of Niagara Peninsula?

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Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir

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What is Niagara Peninsula’s most acclaimed wine?

A

Icewine!

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9
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What is the process of creating icewine?

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Producers declare intent in November to the VQA, allow grapes to remain on vine until Winter, harvesting grapes at night when temps reach -8 C.

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10
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While icewine represents about _____ of Ontario’s exports, it only accounts for ___ of production

A

50%, 5%

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11
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Where is Prince Edward County located?

A

To the North, separated from the mainland by water.

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What are the most common varieties in Prince Edward County?

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Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

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13
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What are permitted actual alcohol ranges for Fortified & Liqueur Wines of Ontario?

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14.9%-20%

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14
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What are permitted actual alcohol ranges for Ontario Vin de Cure?

A

7-20%

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15
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What are permitted actual alcohol ranges for Ontario wine that isn’t Fortified, Liqueur, or Vin de Cure?

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7-14.9%

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