Ca. Key Facts Canada & USA Flashcards

1
Q

US Climate?

California?

A

Mediterranean, Mostly moderate warm
Coastal, Cool Fogs.
Central Valley, Hotter

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US Climate?
Oregon & Washington?
West of Cascades?

A

Maritime, moderate

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US Climate?
Oregon & Washington?
East of Cascades?

A

Continental, Extreme, Arid

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US Climate?

New York

A

Maritime to Continental.

Depending how close to coast,

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5
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BC Climate?

A

Continental, Extreme, Arid

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Ontario Climate?

A

Continental, Moderate (Cold Winters)

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7
Q

California Weather?

A

Minimal Vintage Variation.

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8
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Oregon Weather?

A

Sunny.
Cool Nights.
Cool Climate Varieties.

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Q

North American Grapes?

Black

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot.
Zinfandel.
Pinot Noir.

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North American Grapes?

White

A

Chardonnay.
Sauvignon Blanc.
Viognier.

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North American Grape Growing?

A

Irrigation widespread.
Modern Techniques.
Long hang times / high level sugar

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12
Q

North American Winemaking?

A

Modern Wineries / Production methods
Worlds Largest as well as Boutique.
Cult

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13
Q

North American Key Regions?

California, North Coast?

A
Napa County.
Napa Valley.
Rutherford.
Oakville.
Mount Veeder.
Carneros
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14
Q

North American Key Regions?

California, Central Coast?

A

Monterrey County.
Santa Barbara County (Santa Maria).
San Luis Obispo (Paso Robles)

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Q

North American Key Regions?

California, Central Valley?

A

Lodi

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16
Q

North American Key Regions?

Oregon?

A

Willamette Valley

17
Q

North American Key Regions?

Washington State?

A

Columbia Valley.

Yakima Valley

18
Q

North American Key Regions?

New York?

A

Finger lakes.

19
Q

North America Key WINES?

California?

A
Napa Cab Sauv.
Old Vine Zin.
Fume Blanc.
Meritage (Bordeaux).
White Zin (Rose)
Pinot Noir
20
Q

North America Key WINES?

Oregon?

A

Pinot Noir.
Pinot Gris.
Chardonnay

21
Q

North America Key WINES?

Washington State?

A
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot.
Syrah.
Chardonnay.
Riesling
22
Q

North America Key WINES?

A

Riesling.
Chardonnay.
Non Vinifera / Hybrid

23
Q

North America Key WINES?

Canada

A

Ice Wine. (Riesling / Vidal)

24
Q

North American Wine Laws?

USA

A

AVA Geological Indication.
95% Vintage
75% Varietal stated

25
Q

North American Wine Laws?

Canada?

A

VQA