American WIne / Red WIne of CA

Question 1

What % of wine consumed in the U.S. is also produced in the U.S.?

Answer 1

More than 75%

Question 2

Approximately how many wineries are there in the U.S.?

Answer 2

More than 10,000

Question 3

How many states have wineries?

Answer 3

All 50

Question 4

What is the name of the wine grape species native to North America?

Answer 4

Vitis labrusca

Vitis rotundifolia

Question 5

When did phylloxera first destroy the vineyards in CA?

Answer 5

1876

Question 6

In what year did Prohibition begin? End?

Answer 6

1920-1933

Question 7

What is an AVA?

Answer 7

American Viticultural Area

Specific grape growing area recognized by and registered with the Federal government

Question 8

Approximately how many AVAs are there?

Answer 8

More than 240

Question 9

If an AVA appears on a lable, what % of grapes must come from that region?

Answer 9

At least 85%

Question 10

Name the top 5 states in wine production?

Answer 10

California
Washington
New York
Oregon
Texas

Question 11

Name the top 10 states in wine consumption [per capita]?

Answer 11

D.C.
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Nevada
Connecticut
California
Rhode Island
Delaware

Question 12

What are the main viticultural areas of CA?

Answer 12

North Coast
Central Coast [North]
Central Coast [South]
San Joaquin Valley

Question 13

What are the top grapes planted in Napa?

Answer 13

Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Merlot

Question 14

What are the top grapes planted in Sonoma?

Answer 14

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 15

What are the 3 most planted red grapes in CA?

Answer 15

Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Zinfandel

Question 16

What does the word “Reserve” mean on a CA wine label?

Answer 16

No legal meaning. Each winery defines the term individually

Question 17

In which French wine region would you find Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 17

Bordeaux

Question 18

What is the most planted red grape in CA?

Answer 18

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 19

In which 2 French wine regions would you find Pinot Noir?

Answer 19

Burgundy

Champagne

Question 20

Which county in CA has the most plantings of Pinot Noir?

Answer 20

Sonoma

Question 21

What CA grape has the same DNA as Primitivo?

Answer 21

Zinfandel

Question 22

In which French wine region would you find Syrah?

Answer 22

Rhone Valley

Question 23

What was the most planted red grape in CA in 1970?

Answer 23

Zinfandel

Question 24

What is a Meritage wine?

Answer 24

A red or white wine made in the U.S. from a blend of the classic Bordeaux varieties

Question 25

What are some examples of Meritage wine?

Answer 25

Cain Five
Dominus
Insignia
Magnificat
Opus One
Trefethen Halo

Question 26

Which CA counties have the most Syrah planted?

Answer 26

San Luis Obispo

Sonoma