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California contains ____% of the vineyards acreage and produces ____% of the wine

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80% acreage

81% production

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general climate of CA?

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ample sunshine, mild winters
generally low humidity, Med climate
rarely rain or clouds in summer or harvest season

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As of December 2019 CA has ___ # AVAs

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139

with 5 broad regions

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What are the 5 broad California regional “super” AVAs?

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North Coast AVA
Sierra Foothills AVA
San Francisco AVA
Central Coast AVA
South Coast AVA
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North Coast AVA covers?

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___ encompasses all or part of the counties north of San Francisco bay
Napa, Sonoma Mendocino,
Lake, Marin, Solano

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Sierra Foothills AVA covers?

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Sierra Nevada Mountains east of Sacramento

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San Francisco Bay AVA covers?

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Area from San Francisco and Oakland south to Santa Cruz

overlaps a portion of Central Coast AVA

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Central Coast AVA covers?

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Pacific coast counties between Oakland and Santa Barbara
San Benito, Monterey
San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara

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South Coast AVA covers?

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region south of LA

Orange and San Diego

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Central Valley is the ___

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largest vineyard acreage in state NOT in any supper AVAs

considerable amount of wine grown in San Joaquin Valley south of Sacramento

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Mendocino AVA, Clear Lake AVA and Los Caneros AVA are located in what regional AVA?

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North Coast

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Background on viticulture in Napa?

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1830s grapes have been grown
1860s 1st winery established with 400+ now
3rd largest county in CA in terms of acreage (San Joaquin & Sonoma)
Produces 4% of states total volume

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What is the body of water south of Napa County that brings in cool morning fogs and keeps the southern part of the county considerably cooler than the valley farther north?

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San Pablo Bay

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General geography of Napa?

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North of San Pablo, Napa river running North to south
mountains on either side protecting from cold Pacific air
-Med climate with some variation in the valley

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General Climate of Napa?

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important feature is the air, cold air from San Pablo flows north
high pressure and heat from interior pulls cold air
frequently morning fogs in southern part

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describe the fog movements in Napa Valley?

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morning; blanket valley floor
Hillside warmer, sit above the fog
once fog burn off, hillside is cooler than floor bc elevation
-high elevation vineyards generally have cooler days and warmer nights than valley floor

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Difference in Napa east to west?

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Eastern side is dryer and warmer bc further away from ocean

Western cooler temp, greater oceanic influence

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The top red varieties in Napa County are

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Cab Sauv Merlot PN
followed by Zin Cab Franc
Petit Sirah Syrah PV Malbec

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Top white varieties in Napa?

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Chardonnay Sauv Blanc

followed by Semillon PG Muscat

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What are the Valley Floor AVAs from North to south?

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Calistoga St Helena Ruterford
Oakville Yontville Stags Leap
-off to the east is Chiles

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Calistoga AVA? - geo and climate? and grapes?

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Valley floor appellation
warmest, most north can reach 100F
proximity to Chalk Hill Gap brings cooling breezes
Cab Sauv, Zin, Syrah, Petite Sirah

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St Helena AVA - geo and climate? and grapes?

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Valley floor Appellation
just south of Calistoga, north of Rutherford
less fog, less wind, more heat -narrowing of valley floor
Cab Sauv, Merlot, Franc, Zin, several whites

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Rutherford AVA - geo and climate? and grapes?

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Valley Floor Appellation, south of St Helena, north of Oakville
Dust, unique soil type & climate resulting in firm tannins
Cab Sauv, Merlot, Franc, Sauv Blanc

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Oakville AVA - geo and climate? and grapes?

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Valley Floor Appellation, south of Rutherford, north of Yountville
fairly warm, moderating influence from night and morning fog
Cab Sauv, Franc, Merlot, Sauv Blanc

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Yountville AVA - geo and climate?
Valley Floor Appellation, south of Oakville, west of Stags Leap moderated climate influenced by morning fog, strong breezes off San Pablo bay Afternoon typically cooler in north part of valley
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Stags Leap District AVA - geo and climate?
Valley Floor Appellation, south of Oakville, east of Yountville cooled by winds bare rocks surrounding hills radiate warmth, average temp 90 but could reach 100
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Chiles Valley AVA - geo and climate?
Valley Floor Appellation, located somewhat east of the valley floor extends into the hillsides of the Vaca MT fairly warm summer days. higher elevation get quite chilly
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The coolest region of Napa, planted with Chardonnay & Pinot Noir is
Los Carneros AVA
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What are the southern AVAs in Napa Valley?
Oak Knoll district, | Carneros, Coombsville, Wild Horse Valley
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Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley? - geo and climate? and grapes?
Part of the southern section of Napa county south of Yountville and Stags leap district -north of Napa cool-well balance climate, maritime influence, fog often remains late in the morning merlot, cab sauv, PN, riesling
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Coombsville AVA - geo and climate?
part of the southern section of Napa county south of Oak Knoll in between Carneros and Wild horse, close to San Pablo bay, 10D coolder daytime temp, morning fog and humidity , botrytis
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Carneros/ Los Carneros AVA - geo and climate? and grapes?
Part of the southern section of Napa county south east of Oak Knoll, west of Napa and Coombsville coolest regions of Napa Chard, PN, some sparking
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Wild Horse Valley AVA - geo and climate? and grapes?
Part of the southern section of Napa county East of Coombsville AVA, border of Solano county coolest areas of Napa PN, Chard
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West side of Napa, what Mountains and what districts are there apart of the high elevation appellations?
Mayacamas Mts - Mount Veeder AVA - Diamond Mt District AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA
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East side of Napa, What Mountain range and the high elevation appellations?
Vaca Mountains to the east Howell Mountain AVA Atlas Peak AVA
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Mount Veeder AVA - geo and climate?
Mayacamas Mt on west side higher elevation appellation west of Rutherford, Oakville, Yountville, Oak Knoll cool to mod climates 500 to 2,600 feet, most above fog line
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Diamond Mountain District AVA - geo and climate?
Mayacamas MT range on west side. NW corner of county, West of Calistoga, north of spring Mt moderately warm climate, sees less temp fluctuation than valley floor below 400-2,200 f elevation
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Spring Mountain District AVA - geo and climate?
Mayacamas Mt on west, south of Diamond MT, west of Calistoga cool to moderate, depending on elevation and aspect 600-2600 f
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Howell Mountain AVA - geo and climate?
Vaca Mountain -east side of Napa, between Calistoga and Chiles elevation above fog line, only appellation that is elevation specific boundary drawn at 1,400f contour and higher to 2,400 f Cab sauv, merlot, zin, viognier
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Sonoma County's historical viticulture highlights?
1850s commercial industry began 1860s vinifera grapes varieties introduced to area ] holds about 1/8 the of state acreage under vine.
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General Climate for Sonoma county?
Strongly influenced by ocean immediate coast regions is marginal winegrowing Costal ridges that parallel the shoreline block or channel the fog which makes a barrier for sea breezes to penetrate warmest is most north
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The coolest part of Sonoma County
the gap where the Russian River breaks through the coastal range and areas where sea breezes penetrate
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The warmest part of Sonoma County is located
in the northeastern corner, farthest from the moderating influences of sea breezes.
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Chardonnay accounts for ____% of Sonomas white wines and is the most widely planted variety.
80%
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Red varieties in Sonoma are
leading = Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, | also important= Merlot & Zinfandel
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Sonoma Coast AVA - geo and climate? grapes?
length of the coast, San Pablo bay to Mendocino county many micro climates, defined by Mt ridges, hills, valley exceptionally cool, high rainfall PN Chard, Syrah
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What AVAs are within Sonoma coast?
Fort Ross Seaview - 2011 | Petaluma Gap - 2017
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Fort Ross Seaview - geo and climate?
AVA within Sonoma Coast sort of on the northern side Vineyards have steep, mountainous regions -800 to 1,800F above sea level
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Petaluma Gap - geo and climate?
part of Sonoma Coast AVA , covers the southern portion wind gap (geological feature) 15 mile wide area of low lying hills that creates something of an opening in otherwise taller costal mts daily west to east afternoon breezes PN, Chard, syrah
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Russian River Valley AVA - geo and climate? grapes?
Located in the county's center, Russian River cuts through, dry creek meets Russian River in northeast corner - cool climate region (warmer than coast) influence by maritime air and morning fog - PN and Chard in still and sparking
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Russian River Valley AVA has 2 sub regions which are?
Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA (on west side) | Chalk Hill AVA (on east mountain side)
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Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA - Geo & climate?
on the western side of the Russian River Valley AVA, south of the Russian River cool, foggy climate and sandy soils
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Chalk Hill AVA? geo and climate? and grapes?
Sub region of the Russian River Valley AVA on the western side chalky volcanic white soil slightly warmer than surrounding areas Chard and Sauv Blanc
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Sonoma Valley AVA geo and climate?
South western corner of Sonoma county between the Sonoma Mts on west and Mayacamas Mts on East MTs block cooling influence from Pacific Ocean AVA is in Sonoma creek watershed which drains into San Pablo bay cooling effect and fog penetrate inland
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Name the subregions of Sonoma Valley AVA?
Bennett Valley AVA - north Sonoma Mountain AVA - just south Moon Mountain District - Sonoma County AVA -east side Los Carneros AVA - south end
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Bennett Valley AVA geo and climate?
Subregion of Sonoma Valley AVA -just north of Sonoma Mt AVA surrounded by hills one of the cooler areas of the Sonoma Valley
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Sonoma Mountain AVA geo and climate? grapes?
- sub region of Sonoma Valley AVA, just south of Bennett AVA, to the west of Moon Mt - Many vineyards planted above fog line and on east facing slopes for long days and sunshine - wide range of grapes?
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Moon Mountain District Sonoma county AVA geo and climate?
subregion of Sonoma Valley AVA, to the east of Sonoma Mt and Bennett Valley, north of Los Carneros along the western slopes of Mayacamas MTs border of Sonoma and Napa -unique red, rocky, and iron rich volcanic soils
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Carneros/ Los Carneros AVA geo and climate? grapes?
Shared between Napa and Sonoma, cooling from San Pablo Bay (lies south) and Petaluma Gap (lies west) Chard, PN, sparkling
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Name the inland AVAs of Sonoma County?
``` Rockpile AVA Dry Creek Valley AVA Pine Mountain- Cloverdale Peak AVA Alexander Valley AVA Knights Valley AVA Fountaingrove District AVA ```
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Rockpile AVA - geo and climate? grapes?
inland area, north side of Sonoma County on high ridge above Lane Sonoma - sunny & mts area 1,900f Dry creek to south known for rich, intense colored Zin
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Dry Creek Valley AVA- geo and climate? grapes?
inland areas, just south of Rockpile AVA and Lake Sonoma 2 miles wide and follows Dry Creek Zin cultivated for 100 years on hill side with Merlot and Cab sauv slightly cooler on floor is Sauv Blanc -considered one of best regions for zin
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Pine Mountain/ Cloverdale Peak AVA geo and climate?
shared between Sonoma and Mendocino county Alexander AVA to the south on slopes of Pine Mt, highest elevation in CA 1,600 to 3,000feet
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Concentrated Zinfandels can be found in what Sonoma County AVA?
Dry Creek AVA - inland areas south of Rockpile and Lake Sonoma
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Alexander Valley AVA geo and climate? grapes?
North side along Russian River -east of Rockpile and Dry Creek vineyards planted from the banks of the river & westward into the foothills of the Mayacamas mts -warmer pars of Sonoma vibrant, fruit driven Cab sauv
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Knights Valley AVA geo and climate? and grape?
borders Napa and Lake county, shares Mayacamas Mts several miles of mountain terrain, well drained soils, sunshine Cab Sauv
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Fountaingrove District AVA geo ?
approved in 2015, south of Chalk Hill and Knights Valley North of Sonoma Valley and east of Sonoma Coast foothills of Mayacamas (border with Napa) 2,000 feet
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Northern Sonoma AVA geo and climate
Encompasses most of the other Sonoma AVAs exception of area covered by Sonoma Valley and Carneros in south and southeast of the county -covers much of Sonoma County so there is an AVA -in many cases wine can qualify for estate bottles on label

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