Central Valley AVAs

Question 1

Michael David, Oak Ridge, and Macchia are home to which AVA?

Answer 1

Lodi

Question 2

What kind of climate is the Lodi wine region?

Answer 2

Mediterranean. It sits east of San Francisco Bay. Slightly cooler than the rest of the Central Valley due to cool breezes from the Sacramento River Delta.

Question 3

Over 40% of California’s premium Zinfandel comes from

Answer 3

Lodi. Lodi produces Cabernet too. Thousands of acres of old vines date back to the 1800s.

Question 4

Sierra Foothills produces mostly

Answer 4

A. Cabernet
B. Syrah
C. Zinfandel
D. Pinot Noir

Question 5

Sobon Estate wines are produced in

Answer 5

A. Chiles Valley

B. Sierra Foothills✔️

C. Borden Ranch

Question 6

Amador County is not an AVA but a county. It has build a reputation for

Answer 6

Very old vine Zinfandel

Question 7

Most of the top wines of the Sierra Foothills bear the label of

Answer 7

A. Michael David
B. Borden Ranch
C. Alta Mesa
D. El Dorado County or Amador County

Question 8

Redwood, Terra d’Or and Sobon Estate are located in which AVA?

Answer 8

Sierra Foothills