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What makes BC Wine Unique Flashcards

1
Q

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

A
  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.
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2
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In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, what other grape variety is increasing popular to blend with merlot.

A

Syrah

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3
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Other parts of the world produce Merlot that is plusher with softer tannins than BC merlot
True or False

A

True

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4
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What region of the world is perhaps most synonymous for Merlot

A

California

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5
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What is a key fact regarding BC merlot

A

This is BC’s most planted grape

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6
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What is the #1 growth in planted grape variety in terms of Acreage across BC?

A

Pinot Noir

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

A

Pinot Noir

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Which GI regions are typically not suitable for Pinot Noir?

A

Osoyoos
Oliver
Simlikameen Valley

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9
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What are 2 key points regarding BC Pinot Noir

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  1. The wine tends to age very well
  2. Key component in many BC sparkling wines
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Where is the most famous region in the world for Pinot Noir

A

Burgundy, France

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What other parts of the world produce quality Pinot Noir

A

Germany
California
Oregon
New Zealand
Australia

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12
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What is the challenge to growing Cabernet Sauvignon in BC?

A

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

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13
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What regions of BC does Cabernet Sauvignon grown best?

A

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

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14
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the second most planted red grape variety in BC
True or False

A

False: it is the third most plated

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15
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Cabernet Sauvignon Ages very well and can drink well for more than a decade
True or False

A

True

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16
Q

What is a key fact regarding BC Cabernet Sauvignon

A

Often smells like wild sage that grows around the vineyards

17
Q

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

A

Napa Valley

18
Q

What is the Parent grape to Cabernet Sauvignon

A

Cabernet Franc

19
Q

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

A

True

20
Q

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

A

True

21
Q

What parts of the world produce single varietal Cabernet Franc

A

Loire Valley, France

22
Q

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

A
  1. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
  2. It adds a floral perfume notes and redcurrant and raspberry character
23
Q

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

A

True

24
Q

Key fact regarding Cabernet Franc in BC

A

Increasingly made as a quality single-varietal wine in BC

25
Q

What wine is consistently named as the top Canadian wine

A

BC Syrah

26
Q

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

A

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

27
Q

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

A

Australia

28
Q

Where is the home or origin of Syrah

A

Rhone, France

29
Q

Key Fact regarding BC Syrah

A

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

30
Q

What red grapes variety remains a niche grape?

A

Gamay Noir

31
Q

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

A

True

32
Q

Key Fact Regarding Gamay in BC

A

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

33
Q

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

A

Beaujolais in southern Burgundy

34
Q

What is the most planted white grape variety in BC

A

Pinot Gris

British Columbia Wine Ambassador Level 2 (4 decks)

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