California Regions Flashcards
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How many miles long is California
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1000 MI
2
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How much does California account for 80 percent of American wine
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80 percent
3
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When was California first settled
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By Spanish in 1769
4
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Until when did California remain a part of Mexico
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1848
5
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When did California become State of the Union
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1850
6
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Who made the first Californian wine
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San Juan Capistrano
Fathers Pablo de Mugartegui
Gregorio Amurrio
1782
7
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What was the first wine of California made of
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Mission grapes
8
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When did the first Bordelais grapes come over to California
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1833
Jean Louis Vignes
9
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When does Haraszthy move to California and San Diego
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1849
10
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What does Haraszthy do when he was broke
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He produced vegetables and fruit on his farm of 160 acre farm
11
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After Haraszthy became a land owner what did he become
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San Diego’s first sheriff
Judge
Lieutenant in volunteer militia
12
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When did Haraszthy buy land near Sonoma
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He bought 560 acres in 1856
Valley of Moon
13
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What was Haraszthy estate named in 1856
A
Buena Vista
14
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In what year did the Governor of California ask Agoston to visit Europe and report on winemaking areas
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1861
15
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Where did Agoston go when in Europe 1860s
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France
Germany
Spain
Switzerland
Italy
16
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What did Agoston return with when coming from Europe
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100K cuttings from 300 different varieties
17
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What was buena vista once hailed as
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The largest wine growing estate in the world and the most unprofitable
18
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How did Agoston lose Buena Vista
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Losses on stock exchange
Loss of winery to wildfire
19
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When did Agoston disappear?
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1869
20
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What was the style of wine in the 1930’s
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Sweet and fortified
21
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When did dry wine become in style in California
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1960s
22
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What did 1970s bring for winemakers
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Emergence of new generation
1976 Judgement of Paris
23
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What was were two pivotal years to put California on the wine scene 70s/80s
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1974
1985
24
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During the late 70s and early 80s what brought over many worldly winemakers to California
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Emerging Sparkling wine scene
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What are some producers that moved over to create sparkling wine in California
Domaine Chandon 1973
Piper Sonoma 1980
Madison Deutz 1981
Freixenet (Gloria ferrar) 1982
Roederer Estate 1982
Domaine Carneros 1987
26
During the 1990s in Napa what happened as an inverse trend
Demand for wine grow
Yields were diminishing due to lack of available fruit
27
During the 1990s in California what run of vintages saw increased demand
1995-1999
28
What did the 1997 vintage of California see that was unusual
Super dry weather and high yields
Resulting in 1 1/2 harvest with fruit picked early and picked again later
29
How many AVAs are in California
154 AVAs
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How many AVAs are in Napa
16 AVAs
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What County is Napa Valley In
Napa County
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What are the first eight AVAs of Napa
Atlas Peak
Calistoga
Chiles Valley
Coombsville
Crystal Springs
Diamond Mountain District
Howell Mountain
Los Carneros
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What are the second eight AVAs of Napa
Mount Veeder AVA
Oak Knoll District
Rutherford
Spring Mountain District
St Helena
Stags Leap District
Wild Horse Valley
Yountville
34
What are unofficial subregions in Napa
Pritchard Hill
Conn Valley
Deer Park
Rutherford Bench
Oakville Bench
35
What are the major towns in Napa
Napa
Yountville
St Helena
Calistoga
36
How much area is under vine in Napa
43,000 Acres
37
What are the major grapes of Napa
Red:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Zinfandel
Cabernet Franc
White:
Chardonnay
SB
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What is the climate in Napa like
Mediterranean
Cool summer
Large diurnal shift
Fog from San Pablo Bay
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Rainfall annual Mean Napa Valley
Southern Napa (Napa): 20 inches
Northern Napa (Calistoga): 41 inches
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What are the soils of Napa Valley
Diverse
Hillside: Shallow and Rocky
Alluvial fans at Mayacamas base
Valley Floor: deeper richer gravel soils and cobble deposits with more water holding retention
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What are the major natural moderators of Napa Valley
San Pablo Bay
Vaca Mountains
Mayacamas Mountains
Pacific Ocean
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What are the first commercial plantings in Napa Valley
1854
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How much area is under vines
Atlas Peak
1522 acres
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What are the major grapes of Atlas Peak
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
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What is the climate in Atlas Peak relative to Napa
Cool to Moderate
Above fog line
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What is the Mean Annual Rainfall of Atlas Peak
38 inches
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What is the elevation of Atlas Peak
760FT - 2600FT
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What is the soil of Atlas Peak
Volcanic with iron deposits
Shallow and rocky
Low fertility and water holding capacity
Irrigation often necessary
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What are the major natural moderator of Atlas Peak
Vaca mountains
San Pablo Bay
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What are the key producers of Atlas Peak
Antica - Antinori
Au Sommet Winery
Kongsgaard
Stagecoach
Water ranch
51
When was Atlas Peak established
1982
52
How many acres are under vine
Calistoga
3071 Acres
53
What are the major grapes of Calistoga
Red only:
Cabernet
Zinfandel
Merlot
Petit Sirah
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What is the Calistoga climate relative to Napa Valley
Warm to hot with large diurnal shift
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What is the mean annual rainfall of Calistoga
40-60 inches
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What is the elevation of Calistoga
300FT - 1200FT
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What is the soil composition of Calistoga
Volcanic
Hillsides:Rocky Loam
Alluvial Fan:Gravelly Loam
Valley Floor: Heavy clay
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What are the natural features of Calistoga
Chalk Hill Gap
Mayacamas Mountains
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What are some Key producers and Vineyards of Calistoga
Araujo
Aubert
Bennett lane
Chateau Montelena
Eisele
Freidani
Hundred acre
Jericho Canyon
Lamb (Robert Lamb)
Larkmead
Luvisi
Schrader Cellars
Sterling
Storybook Mountain
Three Palms
Tofanelli
Twomey
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When was Calistoga Ava Established
2010
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What is the northern most AVA in Napa
Calistoga / Howell Mountain
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What is the most NW AVA in Napa
Calistoga
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What is the central northernmost AVA in Napa
Howell Mountain
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What is the AVA south of Calistoga
Diamond Mountain District
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What AVA is east of Calistoga
Howell Mountain
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What is the AVA south of Diamond Mountain District
Spring Mountain District
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What is the AVA north of Spring Mountain
Diamond Mountain District
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What AVA is directly south of Howell Mountain
St Helena
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What AVA is east of Howell Mountain
Chiles Valley
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What AVA is north of Rutherford
St Helena
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What AVA is east of Spring Mountain
St Helena
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What region is east of Rutherford
Pritchard Hill
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What region is south of Pritchard Hill
Oakville
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What region is west of Pritchard hill
Rutherford
75
What region is south of Oakville
Yountville AVA
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What region is east of Yountville
Stags Leap District AVA
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What region is east of Stags Leap
Atlas Peak AVA
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What region is south of Stags Leap
Oak Knoll District
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What region is west of Oak Knoll
Mount Veeder AVA
80
What region is south of Mount Veeder
Los Carneros
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What region is directly south of Atlas Peak
Coombsville AVA
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What region is east of Coombsville
Wild Horse Valley / Napa Valley
83
What are the Southmost regions of Napa
Los Carneros / Coombsville / Wild Horse Valley
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What region is west of
Wild Horse valley AVA / Napa Valley
Coombsville
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What region is west of Coombsville
Los Carneros
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What region is north of Los carneros
Mount Veeder AVA
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What region is north of oak knoll
Yountville
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What region is northeast of Yountville
Stags leap
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What region is northwest of atlas peak
Pritchard hill
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What region is north of Yountville
Oakville
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What region is north of Oakville
Rutherford
92
What region is north of Pritchard Hill
Chiles Valley AVA
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What region is north of Rutherford
St Helena
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What region is north of St Helena
Howell Mountain
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What region is northwest of St Helena
Spring Mountain
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What region is north of Spring Mountain
Diamond Mountain District
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What region is north of Diamond Mountain
Calistoga
98
How many vines are under acre in Chiles Valley
702 Acres
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What are the major grapes of Chile’s Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
100
What is the climate of Chiles Valley relative to Napa
Warm days
Cool foggy nights
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What is the mean temperature of Chiles Valley
85 / 50F
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What is the annual rainfall in Chiles Valley
35 inches
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What is the elevation in Chiles Valley
600 - 1200FT
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What is the soil in Chiles Valley
Marine with Volcanic outcropping
Valley floor: Alluvial, silty - clay
High fertility
Hillsides: stony clay loam Low fertility
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What is the major natural feature of Chiles Valley
Vaca Mountains
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What are some key producers and vineyards of Chiles Valley
Brown Green and Red
Nichelini
Volker Eisele
107
When was Chiles Valley established
1999
108
How many acres are under vine in Coombsville
1470 acres
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What are the major grapes of Coombsville
Red: Cabernet Merlot
White: Chardonnay
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What is the climate in Coombsville
Moderate
Morning fogs
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What is the annual rainfall of Coombsville
25 inches
112
What is the elevation of Coombsville
100 - 1000FT
113
What is the soil type in Coombsville?
Soil: Volcanic
Iron deposits
alluvial fans
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What are geographic moderators in Coombsville?
San Pablo Bay
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What are important producers and key vineyards in Coombsville
Arcadia
Arrow and Branch
Caldwell
Dead Fred
Favia
Haynes
Judge
Meteor
Moore
Palmaz
Tournesol
Tulocay
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What are important producers and key vineyards in Coombsville
Arcadia
Arrow and Branch
Caldwell
Dead Fred
Favia
Haynes
Judge
Meteor
Moore
Palmaz
Tournesol
Tulocay
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When was Coombsville established as AVA
2011
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How many acres are under vine in diamond District?
512
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What are the major grapes grown in diamond District?
Red only: Cabernet Merlot
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What is the climate like in diamond District relative to Napa?
Warm
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What is the annual rainfall in diamond district?
40-55 inches
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What is the elevation range in diamond District?
400-2200FT
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What is the soil type of Diamond Mountain
Volcanic
Rich iron deposits
Low fertility
124
What are the major moderators of Diamond Mountain
Mayacamas Mountains
Ritchie Creek
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What are some key producers / vineyards of Diamond Mountain
Constant
Diamond creek
Dyer Straits
Gravelly meadow
Jasud
Lake
Red rock terrace
Schramsburg
Volcanic hill
126
When was Diamond mountain AVA established
2001
127
How many acres are under vine in Howell Mountain
1009 acres
128
What are the major grapes of Howell Mountain
Red only: Cabernet Merlot
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What is the climate in Howell mountain relative to Napa Valley
Dry and sunny
Above fog line
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What is the mean annual rainfall of Howell Mountain
40 - 50 inches
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What is the elevation of Howell Mountain
1400 - 2600FT
132
What is the soil of Howell Mountain
Soil: Volcanic
Shallow and infertile
Northwest: Aiken red clay loam
Southeast: Tuff
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What are the natural climate moderators of Howell Mountain
Vaca Mountain
134
What are some key producers / vineyards of Howell Mountain
Bancroft
Beatty
Black Sears
Cade
Dragon
Dunn
La Jota
Las Posadas
O Shaughnessy
Rattlesnake Ridge
Robert Craig
Steinhauer
True
W.S. Keyes
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When did Howell Mountain become established
1983
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how many acres are under vines in Los Carneros
6036 acres
137
What are the major grapes of Los Carneros
Chardonnay
Pinot noir
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What is the mean annual rainfall of Los Carneros
24 inches
139
What is the elevation of Los Carneros
0 - 700FT
140
What is the soil type of Los Carneros
Very Shallow clay and loam on northern hillsides
Irrigation often necessary
141
What are the climate moderators of Los Carneros
San Pablo Bay
Petaluma Bay
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What are the key producers and vineyard of Los Carneros
Bouchaine
Domaine Carneros
Etude
Hudson
Hyde
Poseidon
Stanly Ranch
Truchard
143
When was Los Carneros AVA established
1983
144
How many acres are under vine in Mount Veeder
1101 acres
145
What are the major grapes of Mount Veeder AVA
Red only:
Cabernet
146
What is the climate of Mountain Veeder relative to Napa
Moderate
Cool influence
Most vineyards about fog line
147
What is the mean high/low temperature of Mount Veeder
80/44F
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What is the mean Annual rainfall of Mount Veeder
35 inches
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What is the elevation of Mount Veeder
500 - 2600 FT
150
What is the soil type of Mount Veeder
Great Valley sequence:
Sedimentary shale sandstone
Rocky / shallow
Low fertility
Low water holding capacity
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What are the major climate moderators of Mount Veeder
Mayacamas Mountains
San Pablo Bay
Pacific Ocean
152
What are the key producers and vineyards of Mount Veeder
Abel 1833
Hess
Lagier Meredith
Mayacamas
Mt Veeder
Progeny
Scaggs
Sky
153
When was Mount Veeder AVA established
1990
154
How many acres are under vine in Oak Knoll District
4200 acres
155
What are the major grapes of Oak Knoll District
Red: Cabernet / Merlot
White: Chardonnay
156
What is the climate relative to Napa in Oak Knoll District
Cool to moderate
Morning fog
