California Central Valley Flashcards

Study the California Central Valley wine growing region.

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About Central Valley geography

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  • The Largest wine region, the largest in California.
  • Fertile valley, irrigated industrial agriculture
  • Consists of two valleys:
    • the Sacramento Valley in the north (which includes Yolo County and half of Lodi County); and
    • the San Joaquin Valley in the south, where grapevines flourish in rich, deep, loam soils.
  • Between the two valleys is the extensive Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta, which contributes to lowering temperatures and provides all-important irrigation.
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About wines in Central Valley

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  • The workhorse of the wine industry, producing 75% of Californian wine.
  • Wineries – size of refineries (also referred to as “tank farms”) largest in the world
  • E & J Gallo
  • The hot, dry conditions and access to irrigation are conducive to high yields, with the majority of the harvest going into the bulk wine market.
  • In selected sub-regions, increasing quantities of high-quality wines are also being produced.
  • Grapes with higher natural acidity, such as Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Barbera and Chardonnay, are the best.
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