Canada

Question 1

What is the climate in Canada?

Answer 1

Harsh continental
Large lakes moderate temperature extremes
Winters are cold and temperatures may drop below 0 which are perfect conditions for icewine production!

Question 2

What is the VQA of Ontario and it’s main grape types?

Answer 2

Niagara Peninsula.
Riesling - dry, off-dry and icewine
Vidal - Icewine but not with the same acid and aromatic complexity as Riesling

Question 3

What is the VQA of British Colombia and what grapes does it produce?

Answer 3

Okanagan Valley.
Lies in a rain shadow between two mountain ranges.
Day lengths are extremely long due to northern latitude during the growing season.
Large glacial lakes to moderate and extend the growing season.
North - Pinot Gris and Chardonnay
South - Pinot Noir and Merlot
Icewine from Vidal or Riesling.