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34-37 WSET3_USA Flashcards

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1
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Name the US appellation system?

A

American Viticultural Area (AVA)

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2
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Which three levels can exist as an AVA?

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States, counties and geographical areas sharing similar topographical characteristics.

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3
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In which year was the US appellation system introduced?

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1980

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4
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What is the minimum percentage of under AVA rules for varietal labelling?

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75%

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5
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What is the minimum percentage of under AVA rules for a vintage?

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95%

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6
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What is the minimum percentage of under AVA rules for regional labelling?

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85%

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7
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What is the minimum percentage of under AVA rules for Estate Bottling?

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100%

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8
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Which are the three most important Pacific Coast states for wine?

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California, Oregon and Washington State

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9
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Which AVA lies in Northern Orgeon?

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Willamette Valley AVA

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10
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For which varietals is the Willamette Valley famous?

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Pinot Noir, Pinto Gris

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11
Q

Describe the climate in the Willamette Valley?

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Cool, wet winters and war, dry summers.

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12
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How many sub-appellations exist within the Willamette Valley?

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Six (including Dundee Hills AVA)

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13
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Which are the two main AVAs in the Southern Oregon AVA?

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Umpqua Valley and Rogue Valley

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14
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Which mountain range provides a rain shadow for the Willamette Valley?

A

The Cascades

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15
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Are the main wine growing areas in Washington on the West or East of the Cascades?

A

East of the cascade range

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16
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Which are the main growing areas within Washington State?

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Columbia Valley AVA

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17
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Which are the two AVAs within Columbia Valley?

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Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA

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18
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Which is the main viticultural issue in Colombia Valley?

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Winter freezes

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19
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Why is Phlloxera not an issue in Washington State?

A

Due to the sandy soil

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20
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Which is the main white varietal grown in Washington State?

A

Chardonnay

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21
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Which are the two main red varietals grown in Washington State?

A

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

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22
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Which sub-region in Washington State is showing promise for Syrah?

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Walla Walla AVA

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23
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Which is the third most important state for grape growing in the USA, including non-vinifera varietals?

A

New York State

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24
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How many wine growing regions exist within New York State?

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4

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25
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Which is the most important AVA within New York State?

A

Finger Lakes AVA

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26
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Which are the two main varietals grown in the Finger Lakes AVA?

A

Riesling and Chardonnay

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27
Q

Which are the main red varietals grown in NY state?

A

Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon

28
Q

What is the name of the white, hybrid varietal grown in NY State?

A

Seyval Blanc

29
Q

Which AVA crosses state boundaries of NY State, Pennsylvania and Ohio?

A

Lake Erie AVA

30
Q

Which scale is given to the hottest climate in California?

A

V

31
Q

Which Californian zones are considered to be most suitable for premium wines?

A

Zones 1-3

32
Q

Which varietal is Californias largest crop, representing 20% of the harvest?

A

Chardonnay

33
Q

Which are the two cooler regions where premium chardonnay is produced?

A

Carneros and Russian River Valley

34
Q

Which varietal is regarded as California’s own grape?

A

Zinfandel

35
Q

Which is the most widely planted black grape in California?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

36
Q

Which 2 cooler sites are particularly suited to merlot?

A

Monterey and the North Coast, especially Napa

37
Q

Which 3 cooler regions are best suited to pinot noir?

A

Russian River Valley, Carneros and Santa Lucia Highlands

38
Q

Which name is specific to Californian Sauvignon Blanc and is often, but not always oaked?

A

Fume Blanc

39
Q

In which region is white zinfandel mainly grown?

A

Central Valley

40
Q

Which color wine is produced from the white zinfandel grape?

A

rose/ pink

41
Q

Which 3 regions are well known for zinfandel?

A

Sonoma, Sierra Foothills and Lodi

42
Q

Which 4 areas are well suited to growing quality cabernet sauvignon?

A

Napa, Sonoma, Lodi and Paso Robles

43
Q

Which 3 regions are well known for producing chardonnay?

A

Caneros, Sonoma and Monterey

44
Q

Where is the best sauvignon blanc grown?

A

Napa

45
Q

Which area was planted with zinfandel during the gold rush era?

A

Sierra Foothills AVA

46
Q

What does AVA stand for?

A

American Viticultural Area

47
Q

In which year was repeal?

A

1933

48
Q

Which 2 counties does Lodi AVA straddle?

A

Sacramento and San Joaquin

49
Q

Where is 80% of Californian wine produced?

A

Central Valley

50
Q

Which zone number is given to the infertile Santa Cruz mountains AVA?

A

Zone 1

51
Q

Which 2 AVAs in Santa Barbara County were the focus of the film “Sideways”

A

Santa Inez Valley AVA, Santa Maria Valley AVA

52
Q

Which AVA in San Luis Obispo County has been rapidly expanding over the past 15 years

A

Paso Robles AVA

53
Q

The North Coast Region extends to the north of which bay?

A

San Francisco Bay

54
Q

Question to be Defined?

A

San Paublo Bay

55
Q

The Napa Valley AVA is about 5 kilometers wide, and how many kilometers north to south?

A

50km

56
Q

Which geographical feature forms the western boundery of Napa Valley AVA?

A

The Mayacamas Mountains

57
Q

Which mountains separate Napa Valley from the Northern part of The Central Valley

A

The Vaca Mountains

58
Q

Which 3 famous Napa Valley AVAs are on the valley floor?

A

Rutherford AVA, Oakville AVA, Yountville AVA

59
Q

Name the warmer, higher AVA at the southern end of the Mayacamas Mountains, known for cabernet

A

Mount Veeder AVA

60
Q

Which Davis zone 1 AVA straddles Napa and Sonoma Counties?

A

Carneros

61
Q

For which 2 varietals is Carneros well known?

A

Pinot noir, Chardonnay

62
Q

Which cool Sonoma County AVA is known for elegant pinot noirs and chardonnays?

A

Russian River Valley AVA

63
Q

Which Sonoma County AVA has a reputation for full bodied cabernet sauvignon?

A

Alexander Valley AVA

64
Q

Which Sonoma County AVA produces old vine zinfandel?

A

Dry Creek Valley AVA

65
Q

Which Mendocino County region produces quality, aromatic white wines, including riesling and Gewurztraminer

A

Anderson Valley

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