Taste Canada Norway

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TASTE CANADA

MAY 14, 2025

#TasteCanadaNorway

TASTE CANADA | NORWAY

The Trade Commissioner Service of the Embassy of Canada to Norway, together with the Wines of Canada, welcome you to a walk around tasting featuring some of the very best of Canada’s wine producers. Taste Canada Norway 2025 brings together wineries from British Columbia and Ontario, and features still, sparkling and Icewine.

Wines of Canada Tasting

May 14, 2025

Embassy of Canada to Norway

Wergelandsveien 7, Oslo

Climate change is bringing us a new boreal world of wines -- and Canada will loom large. It’s never easy: growers have to ride white-knuckle switchback seasons every year. The rewards, though, are ample: finesse, delicacy, a soft grain, understatement: qualities the wine world needs.

- Andrew Jefford

Decanter Magazine, World of Fine Wine, Decanter World Wine Awards

Academic Advisor: The Wine Scholar Guild

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
BRITISH COLUMBIA

• 48°- 51°N Latitude

• Acres: 12,700

• 340+ 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

ICONIC WINERIES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

tom.bere@iconicwineries.com missionhillwinery.com martinslanewinery.com checkmatewinery.com

Mission Hill Family Estate Oculus 2020

BC VQA Okanagan Valley, 14.0% ABV

Mission Hill Family Estate Cabernet Franc Terroir Selection 2022

BC VQA Okanagan Valley, 14.0% ABV

Martin’s Lane Naramata Riesling 2022

BC VQA Okanagan Valley, 12.0% ABV

Martin’s Lane Naramata Pinot Noir 2022

BC VQA Okanagan Valley, 13.0% ABV

CheckMate Artisanal Winery Fool’s Mate Chardonnay 2021

BC VQA Okanagan Valley, 14.0% ABV

CheckMate Artisanal Winery End Game Merlot 2020

BC VQA Okanagan Valley, 14.0% ABV

• 41°- 44°N Latitude

• Acres: 18,000

• GDD 1,250 – 1,500

• 195 VQA wineries

KEY VARIETIES

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

THE WINES OF ONTARIO

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

BACHELDER

mary@delaney-bachelder.com thomas@delaney-bachelder.com bachelderniagara.com

Les Villages’ Gamay Noir 2023

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 12.5% ABV

SEEKING REPRESENTATION

Les Villages’ Bench Chardonnay 2023

VQA Niagara Escarpment 13.0% ABV

Les Villages’ Bench Pinot Noir 2023

VQA Niagara Escarpment, 12.5% ABV

Wismer Wingfield Single-Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, 13.5% ABV

Beam City Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

VQA Beamsville Bench, 12.5% ABV

Wismer-Parke Single-Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, 12.5% ABV

WINERIES IN ONTARIO

CLOUDSLEY CELLARS

adam@cloudsleycellars.com cloudseycellars.com

Chardonnay 2022

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, 13.0% ABV

SEEKING REPRESENTATION

Chardonnay, Wingfield Vineyard 2022

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, 13.0% ABV

Chardonnay, Foxcroft Vineyard 2020

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, 13.0% ABV

Pinot Noir, Twenty Mile Bench 2022

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, 13.0% ABV

Pinot Noir, Hanck Vineyard 2021

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, 12.5% ABV

Pinot Noir, Homestead Vineyard 2020

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, 13.5% ABV

WINERIES IN ONTARIO

DIAMOND ESTATES WINES & SPIRITS LTD.

ptoms@diamondwines.com diamondwines.com

SEEKING REPRESENTATION

Lakeview Wine Co Vidal Icewine 2021

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 11.5% ABV

Lakeview Wine Co Viognier 2023

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 12.0% ABV

Lakeview Wine Co Cabernet Franc 2020

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 13.5% ABV

Creekside Estates Backyard Bubbly Sauvignon Blanc 2023

VQA Ontario, 12.5% ABV

Creekside Estates Iconoclast Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2023

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 13.5% ABV

Creekside Estates Iconclast Syrah 2022

VQA St David’s Bench, 13.5% ABV

WINERIES IN ONTARIO

DREA’S WINE CO.

dreawineco@gmail.com dreawine.com

Sparkling Cuvée Rosé 2023

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 12.0% ABV

SEEKING REPRESENTATION

Sauvignon Blanc 2024

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 13.0% ABV

Rosato 2023

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 12.5% ABV

Dornfelder 2023

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 12.5% ABV

Cabernet Franc 2023

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 13.0% ABV

Sparkling Ice 2024

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 9.5% ABV

WINERIES IN ONTARIO

FLAT ROCK CELLARS

jacob@flatrockcellars.com edward@flatrockcellars.com flatrockcellars.com

Gravity Pinot Noir 2021

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, 13.0% ABV

SEEKING REPRESENTATION

The Rusty Shed Chardonnay 2021

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, 13.0% ABV

Nadja’s Vineyard Riesling 2023

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, 11.0% ABV

Foundation Riesling 2024

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 11.0% ABV

Foundation Chardonnay 2023

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 12.5% ABV

Foundation Pinot Noir 2023

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 13.0% ABV

WINERIES IN ONTARIO

NORMAN HARDIE WINERY & VINEYARD

norm@normanhardie.com normanhardie.com

County Chardonnay Unfiltered 2021

SEEKING REPRESENTATION

VQA Prince Edward County, 11.5% ABV

Riesling 2023

VQA Ontario, 11.5% ABV

County Pinot Noir Unfiltered 2021

VQA Prince Edward County, 11.5% ABV

Cuvée L Pinot Noir 2022

VQA Ontario, 12.5% ABV

Cuvée L Chardonnay 2022

VQA Ontario, 12.5% ABV

Cuvée Des Amis Chardonnay 2020

VQA Prince Edward County, 13.0% ABV

WINERIES IN ONTARIO

PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY

jared@pillitteri.com pillitteri.com

Summer Blanc Party 2023

VQA Ontario, 9.0% ABV

SEEKING REPRESENTATION

Gewürztraminer Riesling 2023

VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 12.5% ABV

Cabernet Franc 2020

VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 13.5% ABV

Exclamation Merlot 2020

VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 15.0% ABV

Family Reserve Riesling Icewine 2019

VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 10.0% ABV

Family Reserve Cabernet Franc Icewine 2019

VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 11.0% ABV

WINERIES IN ONTARIO

THERIANTHROPY INC.

timreed@therianthropy.wine

david@therianthropy.wine therianthropy.wine

SEEKING REPRESENTATION

The Negotiant Cabernet Franc 2021

VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, 12.5% ABV

Avabelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

VQA St David’s Bench, 12.7% ABV

Bonnie Vivant ‘Sous Voile’ Chardonnay 2023

VQA Prince Edward County, 12.9% ABV

David Eagle Gamay 2023

VQA Four Mile Creek, 11.2% ABV

Claire de Lune Riesling 2021

VQA Four Mile Creek, 11.1% ABV

Mouflon Pinot Gris/Riesling 2022

VQA Niagara Lakeshore, 11.3% ABV

WINERIES IN ONTARIO

TRAIL ESTATE WINERY

alex@trailestate.com trailestate.com

County Chardonnay 2021

VQA Prince Edward County, 11.2% ABV

County Chardonnay 2022

VQA Prince Edward County, 11.4% ABV

Oh Julius 2023

VQA Ontario, 10.5% ABV

Juicy Red 2023

VQA Ontario, 11.5% ABV

White Pét Nat 2022

VQA Ontario, 10.5% ABV

Supersonic 2024

Ontario, 8.0% ABV

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