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33 California Flashcards

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1
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What have the most crucial influence on the vineyard climate in California?

A

exceptionally cold ocean current, latitude plays relatively small role

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How is climate changed by cooling effect of the ocean?

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Cold air draw in the evening lowers night-time temperature

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What is common in whole California during ripening season?

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Lack of rain, drip irrigation is widely practiced

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Which part of California is relatively protected by the mountains from the ocean influence?

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northern part of Los Angeles

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5
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Which three regions are most well-known for wine production in California?

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Northern Coast
Central Coast
Central Valley

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6
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Name AVAs in Napa valley from the valley floor from south to west

A 
LOS CARNEROS AVA(Part)
STAGS LEAP DISTRICT AVA
YOUNTVILLE AVA
OAKVILLE AVA
RUTHERFORD AVA 
ST HELENA
CALISTOGA
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Which Napa valley AVAs are influenced by the oceans winds. (from most influenced to the least) from San Pablo Bay?

A 
LOS CARNEROS AVA(Part)
STAGS LEAP DISTRICT AVA
YOUNTVILLE AVA
OAKVILLE AVA
RUTHERFORD AVA
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Which mountains separates Napa Valley from Sanoma County?

A

Mayacamas

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Which AVAs in Napa Valley are located on the valley sides?

A 
West
SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT
MOUNT VEEDER 
South
HOWELL MOUNTAIN 
ATLAS PEAK
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Which grape varieties are grown in LOS CARNEROS and why?

A

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
because of cool climate

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Which are main grape varieties in STAGS LEAP DISTRICT AVA, YOUNTVILLE AVA, OAKVILLE AVA, RUTHERFORD AVA?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

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Which are main grape varieties in ST HELENA, CALISTOGA

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Zinfandel
Syrah

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13
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Which aspect have the vineyards located in SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT, MOUNT VEEDER?

A

East

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Which aspect have the vineyards located in HOWELL MOUNTAIN , ATLAS PEAK?

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West

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What’s the difference between the red wines from valley floor and sides?

A

From the valley sides wines have greater tannins and less richness on the palate

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What is the main white variety in the valley sides of Napa valley? how different are the wines compared to those from the floor?

A

Chardonnay, less riper aromas(stone fruit and citrus)

higher acidity

17
Q

Which famous AVAs are located in Sanoma County?

A 
RUSSIAN RIVER AVA
DRY CREEK AVA
ALEXANDER VALLEY AVA 
LOS CARNEROS AVA
SANOMA COAST AVA 
SANOMA VALLEY AVA
18
Q

Why does RUSSIAN RIVER AVA have relatively cooler climate than other AVAs in Sanoma county?

A

Due to a break in the coastal

ranges (known as the Petaluma Gap)

19
Q

Which grape varieties are grown in RUSSIAN RIVER AVA?

A

Pinot noir

Chardonnay

20
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Which grape varieties are grown in DRY CREEK AVA?

A

Zinfandel(old vines) on the hillsides
Sauvignon Blanc on the valley bottom
Cabernet Sauvignon and Rhone varieties

21
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Which grape varieties are grown in ALEXANDER VALLEY AVA?

A 
Cabernet Sauvignon(reputation for full-bodied, soft textured)
international varieties
22
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Which AVA in Sanoma county is the warmest?

A

ALEXANDER VALLEY

23
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Which AVA is the most extensive in Sanoma county?

A

SANOMA COAST AVA

24
Q

Describe climate SANOMA COAST AVA

A

Cool, influenced by cold Pacific Ocean

25
Q

What similarities have Napa valley and Sanoma valley AVA in terms of climate?

A

both influenced by cold airs from San Pablo bay

26
Q

Which grape varieties are grown in Sanoma valley AVA

A

Chardonnay

Old vine Zinfandel

27
Q

Which County is known for wine-making practice north from the Sanoma County

A

Mendocino County

28
Q

Which AVA is located in Mendocino County and what is it known for?

A

ANDERSON VALLEY AVA

aromatic white wines - Riesling and Gewurztraminer

29
Q

What is the climate like in Mendocino County?

A

except ANDERSON VALLEY AVA warm and dry cilmate.

protection from coastal hills

30
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Which Varieties are known in MENDOCINO AVA

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel
Syrah

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