Canada

Question 1

Who introduced French hybrids and Chardonnay to Ontario in Canada

Answer 1

De Chaunac - working in Brights wines

Question 2

Which was the first Vinifera wine produced in Canada

Answer 2

Chardonnay by Brights wines - 1956

Question 3

What hybrids were successful in Canada vineyards

Answer 3

Vidal
Baco Noir
Merechal Foche
Rossette

Question 4

Where is Inniskillin located

Answer 4

Niagara on Lake

Question 5

Which is the only french hybrid allowed for VQA Icewines in Canada

Answer 5

Vidal

Question 6

What is VQA

Answer 6

Vintners Quality Alliance

An appellation and quality control system in Canada

Question 7

Which two Canadian provinces have VQA

Answer 7

Ontario
British Columbia

Question 8

What percentage of wine should come from the province mentioned on VQA wine

Answer 8

100%

Question 9

What percentages are required in British Columbia VQA for different appellations

Answer 9

Provincial - 100%
Viticultural Areas - 95%
Single Vineyards - 100%
Vintage - 85%
Varietal Labeling - 85%

Question 10

What percentages are required in Ontario VQA for different appellations

Answer 10

Provincial - 100%
Viticultural Areas - 85%
Single Vineyards - 100%
Vintage - 85%
Varietal Labeling - 85%

Question 11

What are International Domestic Blends in Canada

Answer 11

Blends of upto 70% of wines from foreign origin mixed with Canadian wines (non VQA)

Question 12

What aspects of viticulture and vinification are controlled by VQA

Answer 12

Provenance,
Permitted varietals,
Must enrichments,
Must weights

Question 13

What are the 3 main VA’s of Ontario

Answer 13

Niagara Peninsula
Lake Erie North Shore
Prince Edward County

Question 14

What kind of climate do you find in Ontario

Answer 14

Cool continental climate mitigated by the effects of great lakes

Question 15

Which is the largest VA in Ontario

Answer 15

Niagara Peninsula

Question 16

What are the two regional VA’s of Niagara Peninsula

Answer 16

Niagara Escarpment
Niagara on the lake

Question 17

What is the minimum temperature required for harvesting icewine in Canada

Answer 17

-8 degrees celcius or below

Question 18

What is the minimum residual sugar required in icewine in Canada by VQA

Answer 18

100 g/l

Question 19

What is the sub VA of Lake Erie North Shore

Answer 19

South Islands (9 islands including Pelee island)

Question 20

What are the sub VA’s of Niagara Peninsula, not part of any regional VA

Answer 20

Vinemont Ridge
Creek Shores
Lincoln Lakeshore

Question 21

What are the sub VA’s of Niagara on the lake

Answer 21

Niagara River
Niagara Lake shore
Four Miles Creek
St David’s Bench

Question 22

What are the sub VA’s of Niagara Escarpment

Answer 22

Beamsville Bench
Twenty Miles Bench
Short Hills bench

Question 23

Name few key producers of Niagara Peninsula

Answer 23

Cave Springs
Tawse
Flat Rock cellars
Creek Side
Chateau des Charmes
Featherstone
Stratus
Inniskillin

Question 24

What is Vin de Cure wine in British Columbia

Answer 24

Dried grape wine (Sweet straw wine style)

Question 25

What are the subregions of Gulf Island (unofficial)

Answer 25

Gabriola Saturna

Question 26

What are the sub GI's of Okanagan Valley GI

Answer 26

Lake Country GI East Kelowna Slopes GI South Kelowna Slopes GI Summerland Valleys GI Summerland Bench GI Summerland Lakefront Naramata Bench GI Skaha Bench GI Okanagan Falls GI Goldon Mile Bench GI Golden Mile Slopes GI

Question 27

What is the sub GI of Vancouver Island

Answer 27

Kowichan Valley

Question 28

What are the DVA (Designated Viticultural Aeas) of British Columbia

Answer 28

Vancouver island Gulf Island Fraser Valley Lillooet Thompson Valley Shushwup Okanagan Valley Similkameen valey Kootenays

Question 29

Which DVA produces most wine in British Columbia

Answer 29

Okanagan Valley 84% of entire production

Question 30

Which are the official sub GIs of Okanagan that are warm enough to ripen Cabernets

Answer 30

Golden Mile Bench Golden Mile Slopes

Question 31

What are the two mountain ranges in Okanagan Valley

Answer 31

Monashee Mountains Cascades

Question 32

Who first produced Icewine in Okanagan Valley

Answer 32

Walter Hanlie

Question 33

Where do you find the winery Osoyoos Larose

Answer 33

Okanagan Valley, Osoyoos subdistrict

Question 34

Whre is Le Clos Jordanne located, which french winemaker partners in it

Answer 34

Niagara Peninsula - Jordan Valley (Boisset with Vincor)

Question 35

Which Canadian Provinces produce wine

Answer 35

British Columbia Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island

Question 36

Arterra Wines of Ontario owns which important NZ winery

Answer 36

Kim Crawford

Question 37

Which non Vinifera varieties are pemitted in VQA wines in Ontario

Answer 37

Baco Noir Vidal Merechal Foch Marquette

Question 38

How many degree days are required for an IGP in Quebec

Answer 38

900 growing degree days

Question 39

Which special apellation exists in Nova Scotia for wines

Answer 39

Tidal Bay

Question 40

What key characteristics are required in Tidal Bay Apellation

Answer 40

Max 11% alcohol 4 identified Hybrids must account for min 51% volume

Question 41

Which is the most important grape in Tidal Bay wines

Answer 41

L'Acadie Blanc

Question 42

What are the two areas in Nova Scotia that are most important for vine growing

Answer 42

Annapolis Valley Gaspereau Valley

Question 43

What are the famous wine produce of Nova Scotia

Answer 43

Tidal Bay white wines Traditional method Sparkling wines