California

Question 1

What does AVA stand for?

Answer 1

American Viticultural Area

Question 2

Latitude plays a relatively small role in determining a vineyards climate in California, what is much more crucial?

Answer 2

The Influence of the exceptionally cold California Ocean currents

Question 3

What is typically the character of Cabernet Sauvignon from California?

Answer 3

Full bodied with very concentrated ripe cassis flavours, prominent spice aromas from new oak.

Some producers, less rich style with fresher black currant flavours.

Question 4

Name the key Black varieties of California

Answer 4

Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah

Question 5

Name the key White varieties of California

Answer 5

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

Question 6

The North Coast
(The vineyards North of San Francisco)
What Countys are here?

Answer 6

Napa County
Sonoma County
Mendocino County

Question 7

Napa County
Name the AVA:s

Answer 7

Napa valley AVA

          Calistoga
          Saint Helena

          Rutherford
          Oakville
          Yountville
          Stags leap

          Los carneros

MT .
Howell Mountains
Spring Mountains
Atlas Peak
Mount Veeder

Question 8

What is the break in the coastal ranges in Sonoma called?

Answer 8

Petaluma Gap

Question 9

Name AVA:s in Sonoma County
and Mendocino County

Answer 9

Russian river valley
Dry creek valley
Alexander Valley
Sonoma Coast AVA

               Mendocino county

                Mendocino AVA 
   (warmer protected by coastal hills)

              Anderson Valley AVA
                   (Aromatic grapes)
               Riesling, Gewurztraminer

Question 10

Central Coast, what are the main AVA:s

Answer 10

Santa cruz Mountains AVA
Monterey AVA

San Luis Obisbo and Santa Barbara counties

Paso Robles AVA
Santa Maria valley AVA