California Flashcards
What grape varieties are more common in Mendocino’s Anderson Valley?
Pinot Noir
Riesling
What is the smallest AVA in the US?
Cole ranch
What other grape, grown in the warmer regions of the county is Mendocino known for?
Zinfandel
What are the main varieties in Lake County?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel
Sauvignon Blanc
What is the name of the mountains that surround Sonoma to the East?
Mayacamas
What is the main grape variety in Russian River Valley?
Pinot Noir
What are the main varieties in Fort Ross-Seaview?
Pinot Noir
Syrah
What is the main red grape variety in Dry Creek Hill?
Zinfandel
What is the main white variety in Dry Creek Valley?
Sauvignon blanc
What are the main grape varieties planted in Alexander Valley?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Old-vines’ Zinfandel
What are the main grape varieties planted in Knights Valley?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Chardonnay
What are the main grape varieties planted in Los Carneros?
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
What is Napa’s main grape variety?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is Napa Valley’s hottest sector overall?
Santa Helena AVA
Where was Fumé blanc created?
Oakville
Which specific AVA produces good méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine?
Los Carneros
What is the AVA with Rhône varieties?
Paso Robles
What are the main grape varieties in Santa Maria Valley?
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
What is the coolest appellation in Santa Ynez valley?
Santa Rita Hills
Main grape varieties in Santa Rita Hills?
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
What is Lodi’s strong grape?
Zinfandel
What are Monterrey’s main varieties?
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Albeit not being the most famous grape here, What is the most planted grape in Paso Robles AVA?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is name of the mountains east of Willamette Valley?
Cascade Mountains
What is the name of the mountains east of Napa?
Vaca Mountains
What are the main grapes in Willamette Valley?
Pinot noir
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
What are the main grapes used in South Oregon?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Chardonnay
What is the climate in Walla Walla Valley?
Continental climate with large diurnals
What is the most planted grape in Walla Walla Valley?
Cabernet Sauvignon
How is the climate in Pudget Sound?
Maritime climate with dry summers and wet winters
What grape varieties are grown in Pudget Sound?
Muller-Thurgau
Madeleine Angevine
Siegerrebe