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California Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most famous wine region in California?

A

Napa Valley

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2
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True or False: Sonoma County is known for its diverse wine production.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The primary grape variety grown in Napa Valley is __________.

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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4
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Which wine region is famous for its Pinot Noir?

A

Sonoma Coast

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5
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What is an AVA?

A

American Viticultural Area

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6
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Name one major wine region located in California’s Central Coast.

A

Paso Robles

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7
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True or False: Mendocino County is recognized for its organic and sustainable wine practices.

A

True

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8
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Which California wine region is known for its Zinfandel?

A

Lodi

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9
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What is the primary grape variety associated with the Santa Barbara wine region?

A

Chardonnay

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10
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Fill in the blank: The __________ wine region is known for its cool climate and coastal influence.

A

Santa Rita Hills

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11
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Which region is famous for the ‘California Cabernets’?

A

Napa Valley

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12
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What is the significance of the term ‘Old Vine’ in California wine labeling?

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Refers to vines that are typically over 50 years old.

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13
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Name a wine region in California that is known for its sparkling wine production.

A

Carneros

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14
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True or False: California is the largest wine-producing state in the United States.

A

True

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15
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What is the primary grape variety grown in the Paso Robles region?

A

Zinfandel

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16
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Fill in the blank: The __________ AVA is known for its high elevation vineyards.

A

Mount Veeder

17
Q

What does the term ‘terroir’ refer to in winemaking?

A

The combination of environmental factors affecting a vineyard’s characteristics.

18
Q

Which California region is famous for its Rhone varietals?

A

Paso Robles

19
Q

What is the main grape variety grown in the Russian River Valley?

A

Pinot Noir

20
Q

True or False: The Santa Barbara region has a Mediterranean climate.

21
Q

Name one unique characteristic of the Napa Valley wine region.

A

It has a diverse range of microclimates.

22
Q

What is the primary focus of the Sonoma Valley wine region?

A

Diverse grape varieties, especially Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ AVA is known for producing high-quality Sauvignon Blanc.

A

Napa Valley

24
Q

Which region is often compared to Bordeaux due to its climate and grape varieties?

A

Napa Valley

25
Q

What type of wine is the Central Valley primarily known for?

A

Bulk wine production

26
Q

True or False: All California wine regions have the same climate.

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