What makes BC Wine Unique

Question 1

What is unique about BC Merlot structure?
What does this allow BC Merlot to do?

Answer 1

1. Linked to BC climate, Our merlot naturally produces more structure, higher tannins than other merlot in the world.
2. In many parts of the world Merlot is blended to soften more structure varieties like Cab Sauv. In BC, Merlot does well as a stand alone, because it has both body and tannin.

Question 2

In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, what other grape variety is increasing popular to blend with merlot.

Answer 2

Syrah

Question 3

Other parts of the world produce Merlot that is plusher with softer tannins than BC merlot
True or False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What region of the world is perhaps most synonymous for Merlot

Answer 4

California

Question 5

What is a key fact regarding BC merlot

Answer 5

This is BC’s most planted grape

Question 6

What is the #1 growth in planted grape variety in terms of Acreage across BC?

Answer 6

Pinot Noir

Question 7

What is the #1 planted red grape in 5 out of 9 GI’s

Answer 7

Pinot Noir

Question 8

Which GI regions are typically not suitable for Pinot Noir?

Answer 8

Osoyoos
Oliver
Simlikameen Valley

Question 9

What are 2 key points regarding BC Pinot Noir

Answer 9

1. The wine tends to age very well
2. Key component in many BC sparkling wines

Question 10

Where is the most famous region in the world for Pinot Noir

Answer 10

Burgundy, France

Question 11

What other parts of the world produce quality Pinot Noir

Answer 11

Germany
California
Oregon
New Zealand
Australia

Question 12

What is the challenge to growing Cabernet Sauvignon in BC?

Answer 12

It doesn’t respond well to cool Vintages (Years).

Question 13

What regions of BC does Cabernet Sauvignon grown best?

Answer 13

-Osoyoos
-South facing benches of Cawston in the Similkameen Valley

Question 14

Cabernet Sauvignon is the second most planted red grape variety in BC
True or False

Answer 14

False: it is the third most plated

Question 15

Cabernet Sauvignon Ages very well and can drink well for more than a decade
True or False

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is a key fact regarding BC Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 16

Often smells like wild sage that grows around the vineyards

Question 17

What is one of the most famous regions in the world for Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 17

Napa Valley

Question 18

What is the Parent grape to Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 18

Cabernet Franc

Question 19

Cabernet Franc ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon, so it is better suited to the wine region of BC
True or False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Cabernet Franc ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon, so it is better suited to the wine region of BC
True or False

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What parts of the world produce single varietal Cabernet Franc

Answer 21

Loire Valley, France

Question 22

What is Cabernet Franc often blended with and what does it add to the blend?

Answer 22

1. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
2. It adds a floral perfume notes and redcurrant and raspberry character

Question 23

Ontario and BC produce a large percentage of single vineyard Cabernet Franc compared to other regions outside Loire Valley.
True or False

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Key fact regarding Cabernet Franc in BC

Answer 24

Increasingly made as a quality single-varietal wine in BC

Question 25

What wine is consistently named as the top Canadian wine

Answer 25

BC Syrah

Question 26

Where does the style of BC Syrah fall between (Which countries)

Answer 26

Australia: Warmer, Rich, Ripe, Jammy Rhone Valley , France: cooler, med body, fresher, peppery

Question 27

Which country launched Syrah/Shiraz as a household name and started a boom period for the grape across the world?

Answer 27

Australia

Question 28

Where is the home or origin of Syrah

Answer 28

Rhone, France

Question 29

Key Fact regarding BC Syrah

Answer 29

Increasingly blended to add softness and texture to top BC red blends.

Question 30

What red grapes variety remains a niche grape?

Answer 30

Gamay Noir

Question 31

Gamay produces consistently good quality wines in cool and warm vintages True or false

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Key Fact Regarding Gamay in BC

Answer 32

Gaining Popularity: there is a momentum towards lighter, juicier red wines among consumers

Question 33

Where do the most famous Gamay wine come from in the world?

Answer 33

Beaujolais in southern Burgundy

Question 34

What is the most planted white grape variety in BC

Answer 34

Pinot Gris