California (Not Napa and Sonoma)

Question 1

What grapes and styles is Anderson Valley AVA known for?

Answer 1

Still and sparkling wines mostly from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir though Alsatian varietals like Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris fare well here.

Question 2

Where is Arroyo Grande AVA and Arroyo Seco AVA?

Answer 2

Arroyo Grande AVA is in San Luis Obispo County known for Zinfandel, Petit Sirah, and Rhône varietals and the higher elevations for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay which it’s exceptionally known for.

Arroyo Seco AVA is located in Monterey County and is known more for Alsatian varietals.

Question 3

What is the AVA of Rosemary’s Vineyard?

Answer 3

Arroyo Grande AVA

Question 4

For an AVA to be listed on the label, what percentage of fruit used for the production of the wine must come from the listed AVA?

Answer 4

min 85%

Question 5

For a single varietal to be labeled on a bottle of AVA wine, what is the minimum percentage of that varietal that must be used for the production of the wine?

Answer 5

min 75%

Question 6

Between what ABV is table wine defined in America? Dessert wines?

Answer 6

7-14% for Table wines; more than 16% for dessert wines

Question 7

What is the most-planted white grape in California? What is the second-most?

Answer 7

Chardonnay is the most-planted; French Columbard is the second-most

Question 8

What is French Columbard known as in France?

Answer 8

Columbard

Question 9

What are the top red and white grapes of the Clarksburg AVA?

Answer 9

Petit Sirah and Chenin Blanc

Question 10

Where is the Clarksburg AVA and what is the star grape here? What is the AVA nested within Clarksburg AVA?

Answer 10

Located sw of Sacramento and east of the San Francisco Bay area near the Sacramento River Delta in the Central Valley.

Chenin Blanc is the star grape

Merritt Island AVA is nested within

Question 11

What is the AVA of Obsidian Ridge Vineyard?

Answer 11

Red Hills AVA within Clear Lake AVA

Question 12

What are the top 3 grapes grown in Clear Lake AVA?

Answer 12

Sauvignon Blanc for whites

Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel for reds

Question 13

Many Petit Sirah vines are actually what grape in California?

Answer 13

Durif

Question 14

What are the AVAs of Santa Ynez County from west to east?

Answer 14

Sta Rita Hills, Ballard Canyon, Los Olivos, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara

Question 15

What is the first vintage of Ridge Montebello? What was the blend then? What is it now?

Answer 15

1962

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Now a field blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Cab Franc

Question 16

What is the max percentage of any one single grape permitted into a Meritage blend?

Answer 16

Max 90%

Question 17

What is the AVA of the Dusi Vinyeard?

Answer 17

Paso Robles

Question 18

Why is Leafroll Virus commonly found in the Sierra Foothills AVA?

Answer 18

Because of the high number of Zinfandel plantings, a grape that is highly susceptible

Question 19

Which county in California has the longest wine growing season?

Answer 19

Santa Barbara County