Chapter 16: U.S. & North America Flashcards
During what years was Prohibition in effect in the United States?
1920-193
What 1849 event led to an increase in the population in California and eventually to an increased demand for CA wine?
Discovery of Gold
What 1976 event is considered the “turning point” that changes the world’s perception of CA wines?
The Paris Tasting
Who is recognized for bringing European vines to Sonoma in 1861?
Agoston Haraszthy
Who is recognized as the founder of the first Napa Valley winery in 1861?
Charles Krug
Who was the founder of the first successful commercial winery in the United States (in Ohio)?
Nicholas Longworth
Who is Andre Tchelistcheff?
CA winemaker who introduced many modern techniques to US
Wine shops, liquor store, and super markets
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
Off-Premise
Federal agency responsible for enforcing laws relevant to businesses engaged in the importation of alcohol.
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
TTB
“Tier” of the three-tier system that applies to wineries.
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
Producers
Restaurants and Hotels
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
On-Premise
Federal agency responsible for enforcing laws aimed at the illegal production of alcohol.
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
ATF
Federal agency that maintains the list of American Viticultural Area.
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
TTB
Tier of the three-tier system that applies to wine importers.
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
Producers
Tier of the three-tier system that applies to wholesalers.
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
Distributors
Federal agency responsible for enforcing laws concerning the smuggling of alcoholic beverages.
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
ATF
Big-Box stores such as Costco and Sam’s Club.
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
Off-Premise
Federal Agency responsible for overseeing alcohol labeling and advertising.
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
TTB
Wine Bars
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
On-Premise
Federal agency responsible for the collection of alcohol excise taxes.
Match each term with its appropriate definition.
Producers, Distributors, Off-Premise Retailers, On-Premise Retailers, ATF, TTB
TTB
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
Vintage Date
Optional
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
Health Claims
Not Permitted
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
Alcohol Content
Required
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
Grape variety/ varieties
Optional
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
“Estate Bottles”
Optional
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
Label Art
Optional
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
Name of the bottler/importer
Required
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
Address of bottler/ importer
Required
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
Net contents (volume)
Required
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
Appellation of Origin
Optional
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
Sulfite Statement
Required
For each of the following elements of a wine label, determine if it is required, optional or not permitted according to U.S. Laws.
Brand Name
Required
True or False.
Some European Place-names, including Chablis, Burgundy and Chianti, are considered by the Unites States to be “semi-generic:”
True
True or False.
Semi generic place names may be used on a US wine label as long as an American geographic term is also used, provided that the label was approved prior to March, 2006.
True
True or False.
The use of the term Champagne has never been permitted on a US wine label.
False
True or False.
A standard 750ml wine bottle contains 22 fluid ounces.
False
True or False.
If a single vinifera grape variety appears on a CA wine label, then the wine must contain a minimum of 70% of the named variety.
False
True or False.
Oregon Pinot Noir must contain a minimum of 90% Pinot Noir grapes.
True
True or False.
In the US, varietal wines produced with native North American grape varieties (Vitis Labrusca) must contain a minimum of 75% of the named grape variety.
False
True or False.
The term Meritage refers to wines that are made with Bordeaux grape varieties.
True
True or False.
If a wine’s stated place of origin is a country, then a minimum of 75% of the wine in the bottle must be from the named country.
True
True or False.
If a wine’s stated place of origin is the state of CA, then a minimum of 90% of he wine in the bottle must be from CA.
False
True or False.
If a wine’s appellation of origin is a specific AVA, then a minimum of 85% of the wine must be from the named AVA.
True
True or False.
If a wine’s stated place of origin is a specific vineyard, then 100% of the wine must be from the named vineyard.
False
True or False.
The term estate bottled may not be used on American wines.
False
True or False.
The term old vine has no legal definition in the U.S., but it is permitted to be used on a wine label, provided the term is not misleading.
True
True or False.
The term fume blanc is an approved synonym for Sauvignon Blanc in the U.S.
True
Leading red grape variety of Napa County
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine grape particularly well-suited to the Russian River Valley AVA
Pinot Noir
Mendocino County AVA well-known for sparkling wine
Anderson Valley
Napa AVA often noted for its “dust”
Rutherford
AVA shared between Napa and Sonoma Counties
Los Carneros