California - Grapes Flashcards
What are the 4 main black grapes in California?
CS
Merlot
Zinfandel
PN
What are the 2 main white grapes in California?
SB
CH
What area of California grows aromatic R & Gerw due to its cool climate & altitude?
Anderson Valley
Which areas use CH & PN to make traditional method sparkling?
Los Carneros
Anderson Valley
What 2 areas have old vine zinfandel?
Dry Creek Valley
Sonoma Valley
Where in Napa makes tropical CH & SB as its warmer?
Rutherford
Where in Napa makes CH which is more citrus & stone fruit due to it’s cool climate?
Howell Mountain
What is the main flavour of full bodied CS in California?
Concentrated Cassis
What can underripe Zinfandel bring to a wine’s flavour?
Herbaceous
What style of Zinfandel has red/black fruits, liquorice flavours?
Full bodied, high alc
What type of climates does Merlot come from?
Cooler
Which are of California would use oak staves for CH?
Central Valley
Which 2 areas in Sonoma make restrained CH?
Russian River
Los Carneros
Where does the best SB come from in California?
Coastal
