Ca. Key Facts Canada & USA Flashcards
US Climate?
California?
Mediterranean, Mostly moderate warm
Coastal, Cool Fogs.
Central Valley, Hotter
US Climate?
Oregon & Washington?
West of Cascades?
Maritime, moderate
US Climate?
Oregon & Washington?
East of Cascades?
Continental, Extreme, Arid
US Climate?
New York
Maritime to Continental.
Depending how close to coast,
BC Climate?
Continental, Extreme, Arid
Ontario Climate?
Continental, Moderate (Cold Winters)
California Weather?
Minimal Vintage Variation.
Oregon Weather?
Sunny.
Cool Nights.
Cool Climate Varieties.
North American Grapes?
Black
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot.
Zinfandel.
Pinot Noir.
North American Grapes?
White
Chardonnay.
Sauvignon Blanc.
Viognier.
North American Grape Growing?
Irrigation widespread.
Modern Techniques.
Long hang times / high level sugar
North American Winemaking?
Modern Wineries / Production methods
Worlds Largest as well as Boutique.
Cult
North American Key Regions?
California, North Coast?
Napa County. Napa Valley. Rutherford. Oakville. Mount Veeder. Carneros
North American Key Regions?
California, Central Coast?
Monterrey County.
Santa Barbara County (Santa Maria).
San Luis Obispo (Paso Robles)
North American Key Regions?
California, Central Valley?
Lodi
North American Key Regions?
Oregon?
Willamette Valley
North American Key Regions?
Washington State?
Columbia Valley.
Yakima Valley
North American Key Regions?
New York?
Finger lakes.
North America Key WINES?
California?
Napa Cab Sauv. Old Vine Zin. Fume Blanc. Meritage (Bordeaux). White Zin (Rose) Pinot Noir
North America Key WINES?
Oregon?
Pinot Noir.
Pinot Gris.
Chardonnay
North America Key WINES?
Washington State?
Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot. Syrah. Chardonnay. Riesling
North America Key WINES?
Riesling.
Chardonnay.
Non Vinifera / Hybrid
North America Key WINES?
Canada
Ice Wine. (Riesling / Vidal)
North American Wine Laws?
USA
AVA Geological Indication.
95% Vintage
75% Varietal stated
