Flashcards in Canada Deck (15):
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What is the only hybrid grape allowed for VQA icewine
Vidal
2
Discuss the VQA requirements of Ontario
-100% of grapes must be grown in the respective province
-If labeled with a more precise appellation, 85% of the grapes must come from that appellation
-100% grapes from a stated sub-appellation
-100% grapes from a single vineyard
-Must be vintage dated with 85% of grapes from the stated vintage
-85% stated varietal
3
Discuss the VQA requirements for British Columbia
-100% of grapes must be grown in the respective province
-If labeled with a more precise appellation, 95% of the grapes must come from that appellation
-100% grapes from a stated sub-appellation
-100% grapes from a single vineyard
-Must be vintage dated with 85% of grapes from the stated vintage
-85% stated varietal
4
Name the three main appellations of Ontario
-Niagara Peninsula
-Prince Edward County
-Lake Erie North Shore
5
Name the two regional appellations of the Niagara Peninsula
-Niagara on the Lake
-Niagara Escarpment
6
Name the sub-appellations of Niagara Peninsula that do not belong to a regional appellation
-Vinemount Ridge
-Creek Shores
-Lincoln Lakeshore
7
Name the sub-appellations of Niagara on the Lake
-Niagara River
-Niagara Lakeshore
-Four Mile Creek
-St. David's Bench
8
Name the sub-appellations of Niagara Escarpment
-Short Hills Bench
-Beamsville Bench
-Twenty Mile Bench
9
What is the minimum must weight and residual sugar for VQA Ontario icewine
Minimum Must Weight: 32 degrees Brix
Minimum Residual Sugar: 100 g/L (Changed in 2014 from 125)
10
Where would you find the Monashee Mountains
British Columbia, Canada, specifically influencing the Okanagan Valley with a rain shadow effect
11
Name the five VQA's of British Columbia
-Okanagan Valley
-Vancouver Island
-Gulf Islands
-Fraser Valley
-Similkameen Valley
12
Name the unofficial subzones of Okanagan Valley
-Golden Mile (Now Official as of 2014)
-Black Sage/ Osoyoos
-Kelowna
-Naramata
-Okanagan Falls
13
What is the minimum must weight and residual sugar for VQA British Columbia Icewine
Minimum Must Weight: 32 degrees Brix
Minimum Residual Sugar: 100 g/L
14
Unofficial subzones of Gulf Islands GI
-Gabriola
-Saturna Island
(Bitish Columbia)
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