Taste Canada - Singapore 2022

TASTE CANADA | SINGAPORE

The High Commission of Canada to Singapore together with Wines of British Columbia and VQA Wines of Ontario, welcome you to a Wines of Canada tasting featuring some of the very best of Canada’s wine producers. Taste Canada Singapore 2022 brings together 17 wineries from British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia, and features still, sparkling and Icewine.

Wines of Canada Tasting

Thursday, November 17th, 2022

Session #1 – 10:00am to 1:00pm

Session #2 – 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Chijmes Hall 30 Victoria Street, #01-28 Singapore 187996

Wine Growers British Columbia and the Wine Marketing Association of Ontario, together with their wineries, are thankful for the support of this initiative from the Government of Canada.

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Canada’s wine regions are primarily located between 41° and 50° North, similar to many acclaimed wine regions in the world. Ontario’s characteristic limestone bedrock and its proximity to the Great Lakes make for wines with exceptional fruit and balanced acidity. Meanwhile, the coastal breezes and cooler climate of Nova Scotia create fresh and crisp whites, with characteristic minerality. British Columbia has the unique combination of extreme heat and cold that results in intense fruitdriven, fresh and structured wines.

The Growth Cycle | Bloom (June 10 - 18) to Harvest (October - November) matches other wine regions of the world, with 100 to 112 days.

Gaspereau Valley (Nova Scotia)

Niagara (Ontario) Osoyoos (British Columbia)

CANADIAN ICEWINE

Since the early 1990s Canada has been internationally known for the consistent quality of its Icewine. Produced in every Canadian wine producing region, Ontario produces over 90% of this delicious and quintessentially Canadian product which is made from grapes that have been naturally frozen on the vine. Winter temperatures and freezing concentrate the sugar, acid and berry extracts in the grape, resulting in highly concentrated flavours and the complex intensity for which Canadian Icewines are known. Icewine is primarily produced from Vidal, Riesling and Cabernet Franc.

BEYOND ICEWINE

While Canada continues to be proud of its Icewine story, it is quickly becoming discovered for the quality of its table and sparkling wines. Each of Canada’s wine regions have unique growing conditions that allow key varieties to shine and be expressive of their place of origin.

Vancouver

Toronto

Ottawa

Halifax

ONTARIO

NOVA SCOTIA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

CANADA’s PRIMARY WINE REGIONS

BRITISH COLUMBIA

• 48°- 51°N Latitude

• Acres: 11,000+

• 280+ wineries

KEY VARIETIES

• Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz/Syrah, Gamay Noir

THE WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

9 Designated Viticultural Areas (DVAs) Vancouver Island (+ 1 sub-appellation), Gulf Islands, Fraser Valley, Similkameen Valley, Okanagan Valley (+ 11 subappellations), Lillooet, Thompson Valley, Shuswap, Kootenays.

Mountainsides, oceans, lakes and the only classified desert in Canada combine to create diverse climates that produce a wide variety of grapes. Primarily vitis vinifera. Top planted whites: Pinot Gris & Chardonnay. Top planted reds: Merlot & Pinot Noir. winebc.com

WINERIES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

ARTERRA WINES CANADA

Okanagan Valley mandy.so@arterrainternational.com www.arterracanada.com

Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate, Grand Reserve Chardonnay, 2019

Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate, Grand Reserve Select Shiraz, 2016

See Ya Later Ranch, Riesling, 2021

See Ya Later Ranch, Majors Block Red Blend, 2019

Laughing Stock Vineyards, Portfolio, 2019

Black Sage Vineyard, Merlot, 2020

PHANTOM CREEK ESTATES

Okanagan Valley gmacdonald@phantomcreekestates.com www.phantomcreekestates.com

Kobau Cuvée, 2019

Becker Cuvée, 2019

Estate Petite Cuvée, 2019

Viognier, 2020

Pinot Gris, 2020

THE WINES OF ONTARIO ONTARIO

• 41°- 44°N Latitude

• Acres: 17,000+ • GDD 1,250 – 1,500 • 190+ VQA wineries

KEY VARIETIES

• Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir

3 Designated Viticultural

Areas (DVAs) Niagara Peninsula (+ 10 sub-appellations), Prince Edward County, Lake Erie North Shore (+ 1 sub-appellation)

Latitude, lakes and limestone define this region. Ontario’s appellations all enjoy the moderating effect of the Great Lake breezes creating the perfect environment for cool climate grape growing. Primarily vitis vinifera with a focus on the core varieties of Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. Over 100 wineries now produce sparkling wine. vqawinesofontario.ca winecountryontario.ca

WINERIES IN ONTARIO

ARTERRA WINES CANADA

Niagara Peninsula Randy.Dufour@arterracanada.com www.arterracanada.com

Import: www.culina.com.sg

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Winery, Gold Oak Aged Vidal Icewine, 2019

Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate, Grand Reserve Entourage Sparkling with Icewine Dosage, 2017

Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate, Vidal Icewine, 2018

Le Clos Jordanne, Jordan Village Chardonnay, 2020

Le Clos Jordanne, Jordan Village Pinot Noir, 2020

Le Clos Jordanne, Le Grand Clos Chardonnay, 2020

Le Clos Jordanne, Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir, 2020

DIAMOND ESTATES

Niagara Peninsula ptoms@diamondwines.com www.lakeviewwineco.com

Lakeview Cellars, Vidal Icewine, 2019

Import: Peter Tom ptoms@diamondwines.com

Lakeview Cellars, Cabernet Franc Icewine, 2017

Lakeview Cellars, Viognier, 2020

Lakeview Cellars, Grand Reserve Red, 2017

EastDell, Riesling, 2018

EastDell, Pinot Noir, 2017

Queenston Mile, Chardonnay, 2020

Queenston Mile, Pinot Noir, 2017

WINERIES IN ONTARIO

NORMAN HARDIE WINERY & VINEYARD

Prince Edward County normanhardiewines@gmail.com johannes@normanhardie.com www.normanhardie.com

County Pinot Noir, 2020

Import: Jamie Paquin info@heavenlyvines.com heavenlyvines.com

County Pinot Noir Jane & Oliver’s Block, 2020

County Chardonnay, 2020

Cabernet Franc Whole Cluster, 2020

Calcaire, 2020

John Bil Cuvée, 2017

PELEE ISLAND WINERY

Lake Erie North Shore dejong9@hotmail.com www.peleeisland.com

Vinedressers Pinot Noir Reserve, 2018

Vinedressers Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018

Vinedressers Chardonnay, 2017

Vidal Icewine, 2019

WINERIES IN ONTARIO

STREWN WINERY

Niagara-on-the-Lake billjr@cacl.net www.strewnwinery.com

Riesling Icewine, 2017

Chimo Vidal Icewine, 2016

Cabernet Franc Icewine, 2017

Palatine Vidal Icewine, 2016

Cabernet Franc Terrior, 2016

Barrel-aged Chardonnay, 2021

Select Late Harvest Cabernet, 2017

Select Late Harvest Vidal, 2014

WESTCOTT VINEYARDS

Niagara Escarpment carolyn@westcottvineyards.com www.westcottvineyards.com

Estate Pinot Noir, 2019

Estate Chardonnay, 2020

Brilliant Traditional Method Sparkling, 2017

Butlers’ Grant Cabernet Franc, 2019

Butlers’ Grant Old Vines Pinot Noir, 2020

Reserve Pinot Noir, 2019

Block 76 Chardonnay, 2020

Butlers’ Grant Carolyns’ Block Pinot Noir, 2019

Import: Tatsushi Komatsu tatsushi.komatsu@ibizcreation.com

NOVA SCOTIA

• 44°- 46°N Latitude • Acres: 1,500+

20+ wineries

KEY VARIETIES

L’Acadie, Chardonnay, NY Muscat, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Leon Millot, Baco Noir, and Marechal Foch

WINE

REGIONS

Annapolis Valley

Avon River Valley

Malagash Peninsula

LaHave River Valley

Bear River Valley

THE WINES OF NOVA SCOTIA

A great wine harnesses the soil, the climate, and the surrounding landscape to craft an incredible taste that reminds you of the place it was grown. In Nova Scotia, our vineyards are never more than 20km from the ocean, and the vines grow in the remains of an ancient seabed. Having the World’s highest tides, a mixture of sandstone and slate soil and being surrounded by large bodies of water all contribute to a unique yet ideal viticultural climate.

Major varieties are L’Acadie Blanc, Chardonnay, New York Muscat, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Leon Millot, Baco Noir, and Marechal Foch winesofnovascotia.ca

WINERIES IN NOVA SCOTIA

LIGHTFOOT & WOLFVILLE VINEYARDS

Annapolis Valley export@lightfootandwolfville.com lightfootandwolfville.com

Ancienne Chardonnay, 2020

Ancienne Pinot Noir, 2020

Terroir Series Kekfrankos, 2021

Tidal Bay, 2021

Brut, 2016 Brut Rosé, 2019

MEDIA INQUIRIES

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Laura Kittmer

Wine Growers British Columbia +1-250-317-8688 | lkittmer@winebc.com

ONTARIO

Magdalena Kaiser

WINES OF CANADA FEATURING –

Wine Marketing Association of Ontario for VQA Wines of Ontario / Wine Country Ontario +1-905-246-1922 | magdalena@wmao.ca

NOVA SCOTIA

Haley Brown Wine Growers Nova Scotia +1-902-292-4700 | hbrown@winesofnovascotia.ca

SINGAPORE TRADE INQUIRIES

GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA

Francis Chan Trade Commissioner (65) 6854-5856 | Francis.Chan@international.gc.ca

This tasting has been organized and funded by the Government of Canada, Wine Marketing Association of Ontario and Wine Growers British Columbia. Additional funding support has been provided by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, the Government of British Columbia and Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

“Canadian wines are absolutely world-class and wine lovers everywhere need to get to know them better. As it is, Canadian Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc wines and the magnificent Icewines rank amongst the best the world has to offer”.

- Ian D’Agata Editor-in-Chief, Terroir Sense Wine Review - 2022 and Acclaimed Author