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What are the major California AVAs from north to south

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Medocino County, Lake County, Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Sierra Foothills, Central Valley, San Francisco Bay, Monterey County, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, South Coast

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What are the main Varietals of Mendocino County

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Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

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What are the 4 sub-AVAs of Mendocino County

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Mendocino, Anderson Valley, Medocino Ridge, Yorkville Highlands

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What are the main varieties of Lake county

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Syrah, Tempranillo, Sauvignon Blanc

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What are the 2 sub-AVAs of Lake county

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Clear Lake, High Valley

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What are the main Varieties of Sonoma County

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Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

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Where is Sonoma County

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to the west of Napa, 50 miles of coastline

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What is the Climate of Sonoma

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Varied, cooler to the coasts to true maritime further inland

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What is an important factor of the Sonoma Climate

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The marine layer, wines grown above it can be bold and powerful

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Name 3 notable coastal Sonoma producers

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Hirsch, Marcassin, Peay

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Name 3 Notable Russian River Valle Producers

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Kosta Browne, Dehlinger, Rochioli

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Name the 12 sub-AVAs of Sonoma County

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Sonoma Coast, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Rockpile, Knights Valley, Fort Ross Seaview, Russian River Valley, Green Valley, Chalk Hill, Bennett Valley, Sonoma Mountain, Carneros

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What are the 4 major towns in Napa valley from North to south

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Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, Napa

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Where is Napa valley

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East of Sonoma, from San Pablo Bay north to Calistoga

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What are the major varieties of Napa Valley

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

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What is the climate of Napa Valley

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Mediterranean. With cooler temps to the south and much warmer the further north

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What allows for cool wind in southern Napa Valley

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Ocean air coming through the Petaluma gap and off the San Pablo Bay

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What is the southernmost sub-AVA of Napa Valley

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Carneros

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What is the Northernmost sub-AVA of Napa

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Calistoga

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Which mountains surround Napa Valley

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Mayacamas to the west and the Vaca Mountains to the east

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What landmark splits Sonoma from Napa

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The Mayacamas Mountains

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Which appellation is shared by Napa and Sonoma

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Carneros

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Which Sub-AVAs in Napa are cooler climate and produce higher acid wines

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Howell Mountain, Atlas Peak, Spring Mountain District, Daimond Mountain District, Mount Veeder

24
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Which sub-AVAs of Napa are warmer and produce fuller bodied styles

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Yountville, Oakville, Stags Leap District, Calistoga, St. Helena, and Rutherford.

25
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Which appellation of Napa Valley is known for Sparkling wines

26
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Nape 3 producers from Napa that make fuller bodied styles

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Napanook, Grgich, Stags’ Leap Wine Cellars

27
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Name 3 producers from Napa that make higher acid cool climate styles

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Mt. Veeder, Mayacamas, O’Shaughnessy

28
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Name the 16 sub AVAs of Napa Valley

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Mount Veeder, Calistoga, Daimond Mountain District, Spring Mountain, Saint Helena, Howell Mountain, Chiles Valley, Rutherford, Oakville, Atlas Peak, Yountville, Stags Leap, Oak Knoll, Coombsville, Wild Horse Valley, Carneros

29
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What is the major variety of Sierra Foothills AVA

30
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What are the 2 sub-AVAs of Sierra Foothills AVA

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Fairplay, Shenandoah Valley

31
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What are the main varieties of the Central Valley AVA

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Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon

32
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What is the sub-AVA of Central Valley AVA

33
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What are the major varieties of San Francisco Bay AVA

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

34
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What are the sub-AVAs of San Francisco Bay AVA

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Livermore Valley, Santa Clara Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains

35
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Where is the Monterey AVA

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On the south end of Monterrey Bay (next bay down from San Fran Bay)

36
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What are the major varieties of Monterey AVA

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Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot

37
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What are the sub-AVAs of Monterey AVA

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Monterey, Carmel, Arroyo Seco, Santa Lucia Highlands

38
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Where is San Luis Obispo AVA

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on the Coast between Monterey and LA due west of Bakersfield

39
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What are the major varieties of San Luis Obispo AVA

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Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache, Viognier

40
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What are the sub-AVAs of San Luis Obispo

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Paso Robles, York Mountain, Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley

41
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What is the climate of Paso Robles west of the Salinas River

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Cool air comes through the Templeton Gap

42
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What is the of Paso Robles west of the Salinas River

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Limestone and calcereous soils

43
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What is the climate of Paso Robles east of the Salinas river

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Warmer and more arid

44
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What is the soil makeup of Paso Robles east of the Salinas River

45
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What event is held in Paso Robles Annualy

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Hospice du Rhone (largest Rhone wine event)

46
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What varietals are grown in Paso Robles

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Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhone Varietals

47
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Which sub AVA of San Luis Obispo is best for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

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Edna Valley

48
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What are the main varieties grown in Santa Barbara AVA

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Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah

49
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What are the 3 sub-AVAs of Santa Barbara

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Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, Sta. Rita Hills

50
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Where is Santa Barbara AVA

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on the bend in the CA vcoast where the coast runs east to west. Between San Luis Obispo and LA

51
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What are the main Varieties of Santa Barbara

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Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah

52
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Why is Sta. Rita Hills Always abbreviated

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A 2006 legal battle win the Chilean Winery Vina Santa Rita

53
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When did public awareness of Santa Barbara wines spike

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After the 2004 film Sideways

54
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What is the main varietal grown on California’s South coast

55
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What is the most important south coast AVA

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