Canada

Question 1

Name the provinces producing wine in Canada?

Answer 1

• Ontario
• British Columbia
• Nova Scotia
• Quebec

Question 2

Which grapes are used to produce Ice Wine in Canada?

Answer 2

Originally hybrid Vidal was used but now replaced with Riesling.

Question 3

What are the appellation control system in Canada?

Answer 3

• Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA)

- Designated Viticultural Areas (DVA)

Question 4

Name the regional VA’s of Ontario.

Answer 4

• Niagara Peninsula
• Lake Erie Northshore
• Pelee Island
• Prince Edward County.
• Vinemount Ridge
• Creek Shores
• Lincoln Lakeshore

Question 5

What are the VQA Ontario Appellation wine regulations?

Answer 5

• If a wine uses a geographical designation or sub-appellation DVA, 85% of the wine must be from the stated DVA.
• If the wine is a blend, any variety noted on the label must be no less than 10% of the entire blend.
• If a vineyard is designated 100% of the wine must be made from grapes from that vineyard.
• If a wine is vintage dated the wine must be 95% from that vintage (except for sparkling).

Question 6

Name the sub-regions for Niagara on the Lake.

Answer 6

• Niagara River
• Niagara Lakeshore
• Four Mile Creek
• St. David’s Bench

Question 7

Name the sub-regions for Niagara Escarpment on the Lake.

Answer 7

• Short Hills Bench
• Twenty Mile Bench
• Beamsville Bench

Question 8

What is the requirement for grapes to produce Ice Wine?

Answer 8

• 32° Brix (136° Oe)

- Harvested at a minimum temperature of (-8°C).

Question 9

Name the sub-regions for British Columbia.

Answer 9

• Frazer Valley
• Gulf Islands
• Simikameen
• Okanagan Valley.

Question 10

What are the VQA British Columbia Appellation wine regulations?

Answer 10

If a wine uses a geographical designation or sub-appellation DVA, 95% of the wine must be from the stated DVA.