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California Flashcards

1
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What state produces 90% of all American wine

A

California

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2
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What grape and who produced the first Californian wine?

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Mission

Fransiscan monks brought it from Mexico to San Juan Capistrano

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3
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Who was the first Napa Settler

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George Yount 1839

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4
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Who is Agoston Haraszthy

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“Father of Californian Wine”

founded Bueno Vista Winery in Sonoma.

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5
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Who is Gustav Niebaum

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Finnish winemaker who founded Inglenook Winery in 1880

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6
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Who is Andre Tchelistscheff?

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Russian turned French winemaker hired by Georges de Latour.

Mentored Mondavi, and Mike Grgich

“Dean of American Wine”

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7
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When was Robert Mondavi’s first harvest and what was the grape renamed

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1966

Sauvignon Blanc - Fume’ Blanc

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8
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Who is Michael Mondavi

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Robert Mondavi’s son. After Robert Mondavi sold to huge corporation, Michael made his own wine.

“M” is his flag ship Cabernet

owns “Folio”

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9
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3 modern pioneers of Sonoma

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Hanzell

Martin Ray

Simi

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10
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Who won the 1976 Judgement of Paris? Red and White

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Stags Leap - Cab Sauv

Chateau Montelena - Chardonnay

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11
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5 Cult producers of Napa

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Screaming Eagle

Harlan Estate

BOND

Scarecrow

Colgin

Sine Qua Non (SQN)

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12
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Labeling percentages:
AVA
State
Cali & Oregon
Washington
A

AVA: 85%
State: 75%
Cali/OR: 100%
WA: 95%

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13
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Ocean air gets to Napa through what?

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Petaluma Gap

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14
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Northernmost Napa region?

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Calistoga

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15
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Southernmost and coolest Napa region

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Caneros

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16
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2 Mountains of Napa

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Mayacamas (west)

Vaca (east)

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17
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First appellation in Napa to receive its own AVA

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Howell Mountain

18
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First AVA in the US

A

Augusta Missouri

1980

19
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Warmest region in Sonoma and warmest in county

A

Knights Valley

20
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What region is a continuation of Napa to Sonoma

A

Caneros

21
Q

2 celebrated parcels of Santa Cruz Mountains

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Ridge Monte Bello Vineyard

Bonny Doon Estate Vineyard (pierce disease)

22
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What varietal dominates Livermore Valley and a major producer

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Sauvignon Blanc

Wente- top producer

23
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What is Monterey AVA known for

A

Known for bulk wines

24
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What varietal dominates Santa Lucia Highlands and a producer

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Pinot Noir

Pasoni - Gary’s Vineyard

25
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What two counties are south of Monterey

A

San Luis Obispo

Santa Barbara

26
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In what county resides Paso Robles

A

San Luis Obispo

27
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Who is Gary Eberle

A

Planted first commercial Syrah in state in Paso Robles

Tables Creek Vineyard - Project by Chateau Beaucastle

28
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4 San Luis Obispo AVAs

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Paso Robles
York Mountain
Arroyo Grande
Edna Valley (Chardonnay)

29
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Where is California’s longest growing season

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Santa Barbera

30
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3 large producers in Central Valley and what are they known for?

A

Gallo
Franzia
Bronco Wine

Bulk Wines

31
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Where is Lodi

A

Central Valley

32
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What is Lodi’s water source?

A

Sacramento River Delta

33
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2 major Lodi producers

A

Sutter Home

Robert Mondavi Woodbridge

34
Q

5 Central Valley AVA’s

A 
Lodi
Dunnigan Hills
Clarksburg
Capay Valley
Merrit Island
35
Q

What major County held the Gold Rush

A

Sierra Foothills

36
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16 Napa AVAs North to South

A 
Calistoga
Howell Mountain 
Diamond Mountain District
Spring Mountain District
St. Helena
Chiles Valley
Rutherford
Oakville
Mt. Veeder 
Yountville     
Stags Leap District 	 
Atlas Peak   
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley          
Wild Horse Valley  
Coombsville 
Los Carneros
37
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Where is Heitz Cellars and name two flagship wines

A

St. Helena

Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
and
Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

38
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Where is Flora Springs Winery and about their flagship wine

A

St. Helena

“Trilogy” 1984
One of the first “meritage wines”
Bordeaux blend originally from Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, and Merlot. Now up to 6 varietals.

39
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4 mountains Lokoya makes their Cabernet from.

A

Lokoya’s mountain wines are 100% cabernet

Spring Mountain
Howell Mountain
Mount Veder
Diamond Mountain

40
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Where is Verite and what are their 3 major wines.

A

Sonoma County

La Muse “inspiration” - Merlot
La Joie “joy” - Cabernet Sauvignon
Le Desire “desire” - Cabernet Franc

Winemaker Pierre Seillan grew up working in Bordeaux

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