Canada
Canada: diagrams and comparison exercises
Ontario supported by lakes; dry inland areas in the west; maritime regions in the east. Learn the differences among provinces, from icewine to dry and sparkling styles.
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Compare the inland areas of the east and west.
If both have a lake, does that mean rainfall is identical?
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| Items for comparison. | Niagara | Okanagan |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Lake Ontario | Lakes connecting the valleys north to south |
| Topography | Between lakes and cliffs | Valleys in the mountain rain shadow |
| Sequence of study | Slopes with lakefronts and subregions. | North and south, slopes, Sub-GI |
They are not the same. Examine mountain and sea location, wind, and rain shadow separately.
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Interstate origin standards
Will you use the old BC 95% data as it is?
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| Items for comparison. | Ontario sub-appellations | GI names in BC besides the province |
|---|---|---|
| Proportion of the applicable area | 100% | 85% or above |
| The remaining ingredients | Do not mix in areas outside the subzone. | Within BC province |
| Materials | Current OWAA guidance | Article 57 of the current regulations; amended in 2025. |
Check the 85% rule under current law and distinguish the applicable point in the materials.
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Distinguish between freezing and late harvest.
Can you call it Icewine just because the harvest is late?
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| Items for comparison. | Icewine | Late Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Raw material | Natural freezing on the vine | Grapes harvested late in the season |
| Pressing. | Separate concentrated juice while still frozen | Freeze pressing is not always required. |
| Confirmation of sweetness/dryness level | Read the residual sugar and acidity | Not all late harvest is necessarily sweet. |
Cannot be labeled as such. Requirements regarding natural freezing and must sugar levels must be met.
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