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American WIne / Red WIne of CA Flashcards

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

A

More than 75%

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2
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Approximately how many wineries are there in the U.S.?

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More than 10,000

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3
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How many states have wineries?

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All 50

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4
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What is the name of the wine grape species native to North America?

A

Vitis labrusca

Vitis rotundifolia

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5
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When did phylloxera first destroy the vineyards in CA?

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1876

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In what year did Prohibition begin? End?

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1920-1933

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What is an AVA?

A

American Viticultural Area

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

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Approximately how many AVAs are there?

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More than 240

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9
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If an AVA appears on a lable, what % of grapes must come from that region?

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At least 85%

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10
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Name the top 5 states in wine production?

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California
Washington
New York
Oregon
Texas
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11
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Name the top 10 states in wine consumption [per capita]?

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D.C.
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Nevada
Connecticut
California
Rhode Island
Delaware
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What are the main viticultural areas of CA?

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

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What are the top grapes planted in Napa?

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Merlot

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What are the top grapes planted in Sonoma?

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Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon

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15
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What are the 3 most planted red grapes in CA?

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Zinfandel

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16
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What does the word “Reserve” mean on a CA wine label?

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No legal meaning. Each winery defines the term individually

17
Q

In which French wine region would you find Cabernet Sauvignon?

A

Bordeaux

18
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What is the most planted red grape in CA?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

19
Q

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

A

Burgundy

Champagne

20
Q

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

A

Sonoma

21
Q

What CA grape has the same DNA as Primitivo?

A

Zinfandel

22
Q

In which French wine region would you find Syrah?

A

Rhone Valley

23
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What was the most planted red grape in CA in 1970?

A

Zinfandel

24
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What is a Meritage wine?

A

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

25
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What are some examples of Meritage wine?

A 
Cain Five
Dominus
Insignia
Magnificat
Opus One
Trefethen Halo
26
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Which CA counties have the most Syrah planted?

A

San Luis Obispo

Sonoma

WotW Wine Course - Zraly (3 decks)

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