33 California Flashcards
What have the most crucial influence on the vineyard climate in California?
exceptionally cold ocean current, latitude plays relatively small role
How is climate changed by cooling effect of the ocean?
Cold air draw in the evening lowers night-time temperature
What is common in whole California during ripening season?
Lack of rain, drip irrigation is widely practiced
Which part of California is relatively protected by the mountains from the ocean influence?
northern part of Los Angeles
Which three regions are most well-known for wine production in California?
Northern Coast
Central Coast
Central Valley
Name AVAs in Napa valley from the valley floor from south to west
LOS CARNEROS AVA(Part) STAGS LEAP DISTRICT AVA YOUNTVILLE AVA OAKVILLE AVA RUTHERFORD AVA ST HELENA CALISTOGA
Which Napa valley AVAs are influenced by the oceans winds. (from most influenced to the least) from San Pablo Bay?
LOS CARNEROS AVA(Part) STAGS LEAP DISTRICT AVA YOUNTVILLE AVA OAKVILLE AVA RUTHERFORD AVA
Which mountains separates Napa Valley from Sanoma County?
Mayacamas
Which AVAs in Napa Valley are located on the valley sides?
West SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT MOUNT VEEDER South HOWELL MOUNTAIN ATLAS PEAK
Which grape varieties are grown in LOS CARNEROS and why?
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
because of cool climate
Which are main grape varieties in STAGS LEAP DISTRICT AVA, YOUNTVILLE AVA, OAKVILLE AVA, RUTHERFORD AVA?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Which are main grape varieties in ST HELENA, CALISTOGA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Zinfandel
Syrah
Which aspect have the vineyards located in SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT, MOUNT VEEDER?
East
Which aspect have the vineyards located in HOWELL MOUNTAIN , ATLAS PEAK?
West
What’s the difference between the red wines from valley floor and sides?
From the valley sides wines have greater tannins and less richness on the palate
What is the main white variety in the valley sides of Napa valley? how different are the wines compared to those from the floor?
Chardonnay, less riper aromas(stone fruit and citrus)
higher acidity
Which famous AVAs are located in Sanoma County?
RUSSIAN RIVER AVA DRY CREEK AVA ALEXANDER VALLEY AVA LOS CARNEROS AVA SANOMA COAST AVA SANOMA VALLEY AVA
Why does RUSSIAN RIVER AVA have relatively cooler climate than other AVAs in Sanoma county?
Due to a break in the coastal
ranges (known as the Petaluma Gap)
Which grape varieties are grown in RUSSIAN RIVER AVA?
Pinot noir
Chardonnay
Which grape varieties are grown in DRY CREEK AVA?
Zinfandel(old vines) on the hillsides
Sauvignon Blanc on the valley bottom
Cabernet Sauvignon and Rhone varieties
Which grape varieties are grown in ALEXANDER VALLEY AVA?
Cabernet Sauvignon(reputation for full-bodied, soft textured) international varieties
Which AVA in Sanoma county is the warmest?
ALEXANDER VALLEY
Which AVA is the most extensive in Sanoma county?
SANOMA COAST AVA
Describe climate SANOMA COAST AVA
Cool, influenced by cold Pacific Ocean
