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Chapter 32 -37. California, Oregon, Washington, NY, Chile and Argentina Flashcards

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In the USA, what does AVA stand for?

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American Viticultural Area

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In order for a winery to display AVA on its label what criteria must be met?

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Minimum percentage of grapes from a single variety, vintage or AVA

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What is the name of the current which impacts vineyards in California?
Is it a warm or cold current?

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California Ocean Current

Extremely cold

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What is the most widely planted black grape variety in California?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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What 5 black grape varieties are planted in California?

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah
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What are the typical characteristics of a Californian Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Full bodied
Concentrated ripe cassis flavours
Prominent spice from new oak barrels

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Which black grape variety is considered California’s ‘own’?

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Zinfandel

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What style of wine is white Zinfandel?

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Rosé

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What are the characteristics of a Californian White Zinfandel?

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Pale colour
Fruity
Medium sweet
Low in alcohol

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Where are the largest plantings of Californian Merlot?

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San Joaquin in Central Valley

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What are the characteristics of a high end Californian Merlot?

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Velvety tannins
Luscious body
Blackberry and plum flavours
High alcohol

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What is the most widely planted white grape variety in California?

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Chardonnay

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What are the 2 white varieties planted in California?

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Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

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What is Fumé Blanc?

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Sauvignon Blanc (either oaked or un-oaked)

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What 3 regions in California contain the majority of well known county appellations and AVAs?

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North Coast
Central Coast
Central Valley

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What 2 weather conditions affect the climate in the Napa Valley?

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Morning fogs &

Afternoon cool breezes from San Pablo Bay

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In the Napa Valley, name 7 AVA’s situated on the Valley floor

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Los Carneros
Stags Leap District
Yountville
Oakville
Rutherford
Saint Helena
Calistoga
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What 2 grape varieties are predominantly planted in Los Carneros in the Napa Valley?

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Pinot Noir

Chardonnay

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In the Napa Valley, what geographical conditions affect the vineyards on the valley sides?

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Not affected by fog as they lie above the fog layer
Cooled by their altitude
Impacted on by their aspect (West facing = hot afternoon sun)

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In Napa Valley name 2 AVAs located on the valley sides

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Howell Mountain AVA - west facing

Mount Veeder AVA - east facing

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In the Sonoma Valley, name 4 AVAs

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Russian River Valley AVA
Dry Creek Valley AVA
Alexander Valley AVA
Sonoma Coast AVA

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In the Sonoma Valley, Russian River AVA is known for what style of wines?

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High quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and Sparkling made from these varieties

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In the Sonoma Valley, what impacts the climate of Russian River?

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Petaluma Gap - a break in the coastal ranges produces cool, foggy conditions

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What county, North of Sonoma Valley, produces a diverse range of wines?

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Mendocino County

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In the Northern Central Coast County of California, name 2 AVAs
Santa Cruz Mountains AVA | Monterey AVA
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In the Southern Central Coast County of California, name 2 AVAs
Paso Robles AVA | Santa Maria Valley AVA
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Where is the majority of wine made in California?
Central Valley
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In California, where is Lodi AVA located? | What is it known for?
In the middle of Central Valley | Oldest and best Zinfadel
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In California, Paso Robles AVA has notable plantings of what 3 black grape varieties?
Cabernet Sauvignon merlot Syrah
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In Oregon, what AVA has the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards?
Willamette Valley - Northern Oregon
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In Oregon, what grape variety is most widely planted in Willamette Valley?
Pinot Noir
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In Oregon, what mountain range lies west of Willamette Valley?
Cascade Mountains
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In Oregon, what AVA lies east of the Cascade Mountains?
Columbia Valley AVA
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What 3 wine varieties are most produced in Washington State?
Merlot - elegant, age worthy Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay
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What is the most important area for wine production in New York State?
Finger Lakes AVA
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In NY State what variety of wine is Finger Lakes AVA most known for?
Riesling (perfumed)
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In Canada, what are the 2 most important vineyard regions?
Ontario | British Columbia
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What 2 grape varieties are used in Ontario to produce icewine?
Riesling | Vidal
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What is the name of the appellation system used in Canada?
Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA)
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What 2 provinces currently use the VQA scheme in Canada?
Ontario | British Columbia
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In Canada, what is 'DVA'?
Designated Viticultural Area | Smaller subset of a VQA
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What is the most important DVA in Ontario? | What grape varieties?
Niagara Peninsula | Riesling & Vidal
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What is the most important DVA in British Columbia?
Okanagan Valley
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In British Columbia, what geographical conditions impact on Okanagan Valley
Lies between to mountain ranges = low rainfall Northern latitude = long days during the growing season =increased time for photosynthesis and time to ripen Large glacial lakes = extend growing season
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What is the climate of Chile?
Warm Mediterranean
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Name 3 features which result in cooling vineyards in Chile?
Cold Humboldt current Prevailing winds blow cool air (fog) inland Cold air descends from Andes overnight
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In Chile, what 3 terms may appear on the label to indicate distance from the coast?
Costa - coastal Entre Cordilleras - between mountain ranges Andes - mountains
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In Chile, what are the 4 principal DOs?
Coquimba Aconcagua Central Valley Southern Region
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In Chile, are more black or white grape varieties planted?
Black
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In Chile, what is the most planted grape variety?
Cabernet Sauvignon
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What are the 5 black grape varieties planted in Chile?
``` Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Syrah Pinot Noir Camenère ```
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In Chile, what 2 white international grape varieties dominate?
Sauvignon Blanc | Chardonnay
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In Chile, what are the 3 wine making subregions in the Coquimbo region?
Elqui Valley Limari Valley Chaopa Valley
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In Chile, what is the main challenge faced by winemakers in the Coqimbo region?
The lack of water | Coquimbo borders the Atacama Desert
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In Chile, what are the 3 wine making subregions in the Aconcagua region?
Aconcagua Valley Casablanca Valley San Antonio Valley
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In Chile, in Aconcagua Valley, what grape variety is dominant?
Cabernet Sauvignon
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In Chile, in Casablanca and San Antonio Valley, do white or black grape varieties dominate?
White
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In Chile, in San Antonio Valley, where would you find Sauvignon Blanc planted?
Leyda Valley
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What is the historical heartland of the Chilean wine industry?
Maipo Valley
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In Chile, what are the 4 wine making subregions in the Central Valley region?
Maipo Valley Rapel Valley Curico Valley Maule Valley
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In Chile what characteristic is Cabernet Sauvignon known for in the Maipo Valley?
Minty character
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In the Central Valley of Chile, what 2 subregions is the Rapel Valley divided into?
Cachapoal Valley | Colchagua Valley
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In Chile, what are the 3 wine making subregions in the Southern region?
Itata Valley Bio Bio Valley Malleco Valley
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What mountain range lies between Chile and Argentina?
The Andes
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What is Argentina's flagship black grape variety?
Malbec
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What is Argentina's flagship white grape variety?
Torrontés
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In Argentina, what are the 2 most planted black grape varieties?
Malbec | Bonarda
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What is unusual about the vineyard locations in Argentina?
They lie close to the Andes in a series of irrigated oases in a desert They lie at high altitudes 600-2000m above sea level
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Describe a wine made with the Torrontés grape variety
Intense fruity floral perfume Medium body Medium acidity Flavours of stone fruits and melons
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Name 4 wine making provinces in Argentina
Salta Province La Rioja Province San Juan Province Mendoza Province
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To avoid confusion, Argentinean wines from La Rioja are usually labelled as what?
Famatina
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What Argentinean province is home to some of the worlds highest vineyards?
Salta Province
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In Argentina, how high are the vineyards of Salt province?
Over 3000m above sea level
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In Argentina, what is the dominant grape of the Salta province?
Torrontés
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In Argentina, which province accounts for the majority of wine produced?
Mendoza Province
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In Argentina, what is the name of a famous wine making department situated in Mendoza Province? What variety of wine is it famous for producing?
The Luján de Cuyo Malbec
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In Argentina, what is the name of the most southern winemaking region?
Patagonia Region?
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In Argentina, in the Patagonia region, what geographical conditions impact the winemaking?
Latitude (altitude is only 200-250m above sea level) = long daylight hours & cool nights Strong desert winds provide a challenge

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