California

Question 1

What is the unique soil type of the Russian River Valley AVA?

Answer 1

Goldridge

alluvial / sandy loam

Question 2

Name 3 nested AVA of Sonoma County.

Answer 2

Green Valley (in RRV)
Benett Vlley (in Sonoma valley)
Fort Ross Seaview (in Sonoma Coast)

Question 3

What is the warmest AVA of Sonoma County?

Answer 3

Knights Valley

Question 4

In the last decade, which year saw the most new AVA created in California?

Answer 4

2014 (14)
Eagle Peak Mendocino County Mendocino

Malibu Coast Los Angeles

Manton Valley Shasta, Tehama

Adelaida District San Luis Obispo
Creston District San Luis Obispo
El Pomar District San Luis Obispo
Paso Robles Estrella District San Luis Obispo
Paso Robles Geneseo District San Luis Obispo
Paso Robles Highlands District San Luis Obispo
Paso Robles Willow Creek District San Luis Obispo
San Juan Creek San Luis Obispo
San Miguel District San Luis Obispo
Santa Margarita Ranch San Luis Obispo
Templeton Gap District San Luis Obispo

Question 5

What 2 rivers influence Mendocino County AVA?

Answer 5

Russian river

Navarro river

Question 6

Name an AVA that was decreased in size.

Answer 6

Mendocino (2014)
(so that it does not overlap
(Eagle Peak Mendocino County AVA)

Question 7

Where is Esterlina winery?

Answer 7

Cole Ranch AVA

Question 8

Name an AVA that is defined by elevation.

Answer 8

Mendocino Ridge AVA
(vineyards have to be above 1200m)

also :
Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
Snipes Mountain AVA
Howell Mountain AVA
Fort Ross Seaview AVA

Question 9

What is the Wild Horse Valley AVA mostly planted to?

Answer 9

Sauvignon Blanc

In Napa Valley

Question 10

Name 2 nested AVA of Napa Valley the are not dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon.

Answer 10

Los Carneros (Chardonnay)
Wild Horse Valley (Sauvignon Blanc)

Question 11

Where is Cayuga Lake and what wine region is it in?

Answer 11

New York

Finger Lakes AVA

Question 12

What does Paso Robles mean?

Answer 12

Pass of the Oaks