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Katkeeper · 03-13-2003, 04:19 PM

The reason some of the lakes do not freeze over (very easily) is that they are so deep. Erie is a relatively shallow lake, while Ontario is very deep. Ontario provides a tempering effect for the climate which helps the grapes, as do the finger lakes.

I was at a seminar on the Ontario wine areas last fall and found it fascinating.

03-13-2003, 04:19 PM	#17
Katkeeper Hoodoo Guru Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mechanicsburg PA Posts: 296	The reason some of the lakes do not freeze over (very easily) is that they are so deep. Erie is a relatively shallow lake, while Ontario is very deep. Ontario provides a tempering effect for the climate which helps the grapes, as do the finger lakes. I was at a seminar on the Ontario wine areas last fall and found it fascinating.