34-37 WSET3_USA Flashcards
Name the US appellation system?
American Viticultural Area (AVA)
Which three levels can exist as an AVA?
States, counties and geographical areas sharing similar topographical characteristics.
In which year was the US appellation system introduced?
1980
What is the minimum percentage of under AVA rules for varietal labelling?
75%
What is the minimum percentage of under AVA rules for a vintage?
95%
What is the minimum percentage of under AVA rules for regional labelling?
85%
What is the minimum percentage of under AVA rules for Estate Bottling?
100%
Which are the three most important Pacific Coast states for wine?
California, Oregon and Washington State
Which AVA lies in Northern Orgeon?
Willamette Valley AVA
For which varietals is the Willamette Valley famous?
Pinot Noir, Pinto Gris
Describe the climate in the Willamette Valley?
Cool, wet winters and war, dry summers.
How many sub-appellations exist within the Willamette Valley?
Six (including Dundee Hills AVA)
Which are the two main AVAs in the Southern Oregon AVA?
Umpqua Valley and Rogue Valley
Which mountain range provides a rain shadow for the Willamette Valley?
The Cascades
Are the main wine growing areas in Washington on the West or East of the Cascades?
East of the cascade range
Which are the main growing areas within Washington State?
Columbia Valley AVA
Which are the two AVAs within Columbia Valley?
Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA
Which is the main viticultural issue in Colombia Valley?
Winter freezes
Why is Phlloxera not an issue in Washington State?
Due to the sandy soil
Which is the main white varietal grown in Washington State?
Chardonnay
Which are the two main red varietals grown in Washington State?
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Which sub-region in Washington State is showing promise for Syrah?
Walla Walla AVA
Which is the third most important state for grape growing in the USA, including non-vinifera varietals?
New York State
How many wine growing regions exist within New York State?
4
Which is the most important AVA within New York State?
Finger Lakes AVA
Which are the two main varietals grown in the Finger Lakes AVA?
Riesling and Chardonnay
Which are the main red varietals grown in NY state?
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the name of the white, hybrid varietal grown in NY State?
Seyval Blanc
Which AVA crosses state boundaries of NY State, Pennsylvania and Ohio?
Lake Erie AVA
Which scale is given to the hottest climate in California?
V
Which Californian zones are considered to be most suitable for premium wines?
Zones 1-3
Which varietal is Californias largest crop, representing 20% of the harvest?
Chardonnay
Which are the two cooler regions where premium chardonnay is produced?
Carneros and Russian River Valley
Which varietal is regarded as California’s own grape?
Zinfandel
Which is the most widely planted black grape in California?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which 2 cooler sites are particularly suited to merlot?
Monterey and the North Coast, especially Napa
Which 3 cooler regions are best suited to pinot noir?
Russian River Valley, Carneros and Santa Lucia Highlands
Which name is specific to Californian Sauvignon Blanc and is often, but not always oaked?
Fume Blanc
In which region is white zinfandel mainly grown?
Central Valley
Which color wine is produced from the white zinfandel grape?
rose/ pink
Which 3 regions are well known for zinfandel?
Sonoma, Sierra Foothills and Lodi
Which 4 areas are well suited to growing quality cabernet sauvignon?
Napa, Sonoma, Lodi and Paso Robles
Which 3 regions are well known for producing chardonnay?
Caneros, Sonoma and Monterey
Where is the best sauvignon blanc grown?
Napa
Which area was planted with zinfandel during the gold rush era?
Sierra Foothills AVA
What does AVA stand for?
American Viticultural Area
In which year was repeal?
1933
Which 2 counties does Lodi AVA straddle?
Sacramento and San Joaquin
Where is 80% of Californian wine produced?
Central Valley
Which zone number is given to the infertile Santa Cruz mountains AVA?
Zone 1
Which 2 AVAs in Santa Barbara County were the focus of the film “Sideways”
Santa Inez Valley AVA, Santa Maria Valley AVA
Which AVA in San Luis Obispo County has been rapidly expanding over the past 15 years
Paso Robles AVA
The North Coast Region extends to the north of which bay?
San Francisco Bay
Question to be Defined?
San Paublo Bay
The Napa Valley AVA is about 5 kilometers wide, and how many kilometers north to south?
50km
Which geographical feature forms the western boundery of Napa Valley AVA?
The Mayacamas Mountains
Which mountains separate Napa Valley from the Northern part of The Central Valley
The Vaca Mountains
Which 3 famous Napa Valley AVAs are on the valley floor?
Rutherford AVA, Oakville AVA, Yountville AVA
Name the warmer, higher AVA at the southern end of the Mayacamas Mountains, known for cabernet
Mount Veeder AVA
Which Davis zone 1 AVA straddles Napa and Sonoma Counties?
Carneros
For which 2 varietals is Carneros well known?
Pinot noir, Chardonnay
Which cool Sonoma County AVA is known for elegant pinot noirs and chardonnays?
Russian River Valley AVA
Which Sonoma County AVA has a reputation for full bodied cabernet sauvignon?
Alexander Valley AVA
Which Sonoma County AVA produces old vine zinfandel?
Dry Creek Valley AVA
Which Mendocino County region produces quality, aromatic white wines, including riesling and Gewurztraminer
Anderson Valley
