California - Regions Flashcards
What are the 7 areas of California?
- Napa
- Sonoma
- Central Valley
- Central Coast
- Mendocino
- Santa Barbera
- San Luis Obispo
Where do the Macayama & Vaca mountains protect?
Napa Valley
Where in Napa is impacted by morning fog & ocean breezes?
Los Carneros
Which area in Napa is cooled by the breeze through the Chalk Hill gap?
St Helena
Why are Howell Mountain & Mount Veeder, who are above the fog, cooler?
Altitude
Which area out of Howell Mountain & Mount Veeder gets more sun?
Howell Mountain as it’s west facing
What cools Russian River in Sonoma?
Fog
Which area in Sonoma is above the fog?
Dry Creek Valley
Where do you find SB in Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma?
Valley Floor
What type of fleshy full bodied wines do you find in Alexander Valley in Sonoma?
CS
Why in Mendocino warm & dry
Protected by coastal hills
Where in Central Coast has infertile soils on the hills in their moderate climate?
Santa Cruz Mountains
Why does monterey have 2 distinct zones?
One closer to the Pacific, one inland
What are the climates of the E & W of Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo?
E - hot, fertile
W - cool becase of coast
What cools Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbera?
Fog
