What makes BC Wine Unique Flashcards
What is unique about BC Merlot structure?
What does this allow BC Merlot to do?
- Linked to BC climate, Our merlot naturally produces more structure, higher tannins than other merlot in the world.
- 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.
In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, what other grape variety is increasing popular to blend with merlot.
Syrah
Other parts of the world produce Merlot that is plusher with softer tannins than BC merlot
True or False
True
What region of the world is perhaps most synonymous for Merlot
California
What is a key fact regarding BC merlot
This is BC’s most planted grape
What is the #1 growth in planted grape variety in terms of Acreage across BC?
Pinot Noir
What is the #1 planted red grape in 5 out of 9 GI’s
Pinot Noir
Which GI regions are typically not suitable for Pinot Noir?
Osoyoos
Oliver
Simlikameen Valley
What are 2 key points regarding BC Pinot Noir
- The wine tends to age very well
- Key component in many BC sparkling wines
Where is the most famous region in the world for Pinot Noir
Burgundy, France
What other parts of the world produce quality Pinot Noir
Germany
California
Oregon
New Zealand
Australia
What is the challenge to growing Cabernet Sauvignon in BC?
It doesn’t respond well to cool Vintages (Years).
What regions of BC does Cabernet Sauvignon grown best?
-Osoyoos
-South facing benches of Cawston in the Similkameen Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon is the second most planted red grape variety in BC
True or False
False: it is the third most plated
Cabernet Sauvignon Ages very well and can drink well for more than a decade
True or False
True
What is a key fact regarding BC Cabernet Sauvignon
Often smells like wild sage that grows around the vineyards
What is one of the most famous regions in the world for Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
What is the Parent grape to Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon, so it is better suited to the wine region of BC
True or False
True
Cabernet Franc ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon, so it is better suited to the wine region of BC
True or False
True
What parts of the world produce single varietal Cabernet Franc
Loire Valley, France
What is Cabernet Franc often blended with and what does it add to the blend?
- Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
- It adds a floral perfume notes and redcurrant and raspberry character
Ontario and BC produce a large percentage of single vineyard Cabernet Franc compared to other regions outside Loire Valley.
True or False
True
Key fact regarding Cabernet Franc in BC
Increasingly made as a quality single-varietal wine in BC
What wine is consistently named as the top Canadian wine
BC Syrah
Where does the style of BC Syrah fall between (Which countries)
Australia: Warmer, Rich, Ripe, Jammy
Rhone Valley , France: cooler, med body, fresher, peppery
Which country launched Syrah/Shiraz as a household name and started a boom period for the grape across the world?
Australia
Where is the home or origin of Syrah
Rhone, France
Key Fact regarding BC Syrah
Increasingly blended to add softness and texture to top BC red blends.
What red grapes variety remains a niche grape?
Gamay Noir
Gamay produces consistently good quality wines in cool and warm vintages
True or false
True
Key Fact Regarding Gamay in BC
Gaining Popularity: there is a momentum towards lighter, juicier red wines among consumers
Where do the most famous Gamay wine come from in the world?
Beaujolais in southern Burgundy
What is the most planted white grape variety in BC
Pinot Gris
