California Flashcards

1
Q

What was the first post-prohibition winery to open, 29 years after prohibition, in 1962?

A

Hietz

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2
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True or False: The term “reserve” for California wines is regulated by the ATF and stipulates a 1-year aging time in New Oak.

A

False

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3
Q

What does AVA stand for?

A

American Viticulture Area

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4
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If a CA wine is labelled with a grape varietal “Cabernet Sauvignon”, it must contain ___ % of that grape?

A

75%

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5
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If a wine is labelled “St Helena AVA Cabernet Sauvignon,” ___ % of the fruit must come from that AVA.

A

85%

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6
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If a wine is labelled “2014 Corison ‘Kronos Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon, St Helena AVA - Napa Valley, CA”, ___ % of the fruit must come from the single vineyard?

A

95%

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7
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If a wine is labelled as “2016 Barefoot California Chardonnay”, ___ % of the grapes must come from California.

A

100%

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8
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Which region is typically the coolest, Napa Valley or Sonoma?

A

Sonoma

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9
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Whoch sub-AVA is located in both Napa Valley AVA and Sonoma AVA?

A

Carneros AVA

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10
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Which California AVA is home to large commercial bulk wine producers?

A

Central Valley AVA

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