California Flashcards
Who was Jean Louis Vignes?
Jean Louis Vignes was a native of Bordeaux who brought Bordeaux varieties to southern California in the 1830s.
Who was Junipero Serra?
Junipero Serra was a Spanish Franciscan monk who founded Catholic missions in California. He started growing the first grapes in California for use as sacramental wine.
Who was Bob Trichero?
Son of the founders of Sutter Home Winery, developed the idea of White Zinfandel, saving California’s Zinfandels from being uprooted or abandoned.
Who was the wine journalist credited with the convincing California to use varietal labeling to help better define its wines?
Frank Schoonmaker.
Who introduced many modern techniques to California winemakers, and served as a mentor to many of the winemakers?
Andre Tchelistcheff
How many AVAs are there in California?
147
Where is the Snake River Valley and what are the dominant grapes of the region?
The Snake River Valley AVA is in Oregon and Idaho, 400 miles inland from the coast. The main grapes of the region include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
Who was Agoston Harazthy?
A California winegrower and promoter originally from Austria-Hungary. He established the Buena Vista vineyard, brought many European vines to California.
What is Mondavi?
Important family in California wine production. Helped raise awareness of quality of California wines. Now owned by Constellation Brands.
Who was Andre Tchelistcheff?
A founding father of the California wine industry. Worked at Beaulieu Vineyards for 35 years, pioneering many principles of winemaking. Became an independent consultant.
