California - Factors Flashcards
1
Q
What are 2 cooling factors for California?
A
Latitude
Ocean inc fogs
2
Q
Do the mountains overall provide cooling?
A
No
3
Q
What is unique about Monterey & Santa Barbera for cooling?
A
The valley acts as a funnel
4
Q
What is the climate in central valley?
A
Hot
5
Q
What is required due to drought?
A
Irrigation
6
Q
Why can the grapes be left for longer on the vine?
A
Warm, dry autumns
7
Q
What 2 things does leaving grapes for longer on the vine mean?
A
Concentrated flavour
High sugar levels
8
Q
What is the name of the bay that cools Napa Valley & Sonoma Valley?
A
San Pablo Bay
9
Q
Which 2 areas in Napa Valley are above the fog?
A
Howell Mountain
Mount Veeder
10
Q
What is unique about the mountains at San Luis Obsipo & Santa Barbera?
A
They lie E to W not N to S so allow ocean breeze to cool
