Canada Flashcards
what is the average climate throughout canada
continental hot summers cold winters and lakes to moderate
what is canada’s appellation system?
vqa - vintners quality alliance
provinces are broken down into DVAs (designated viticultural areas) - then further divided to regional appellations and sub appellations
what is a law every VQA must follow?
100 % grapes grown in the province, and vitis vinefera or hybrids
how many dvas does ontario have and which is the most important?
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niagara peninsula
where is niagara peninsula and what are the growing conditions?
south western corner of lake ontario, lake cools down and heats up more slowly than surrounding land - extending the growing season and delays bud burst to minimize frost damage
airflow reduces fungal disease
what grapes do well in niagara peninsula and what style do they make
riesling - fresh, fruity, dry,
off dry, and ice wine
vidal - ice wine
what does vidal produce
high quality ice wines
how does ice wine from riesling and vidal differ?
vidal lacks the acid structure and aromatics of riesling
what other grapes are grown in ontario
chardonnay pinot noir cab franc cab sauv merlot
how many DVAs does BC have? and which is most important?
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oakagan valley
why does the okanagan valley have low rainfall and a semi desert environment?
lies in a rain shadow between 2 mountain ranges
name some other geographical influences of okanagan valley?
long sunlight hours - due to north end altitude
large glacial lakes - moderate temp and extend growing season
what colour is planted in north vs south?
north = white south = black
what are the most widely planted varieties in okanagan?
merlot
pinot gris
pinot noir
chardonnay
ice wine from riesling of vidal
