Chapter Sixteen - US and North America Flashcards
During what years was Prohibition in effect in the US?
1920 - 1933
What 1849 event led to an increase in the population in California and, eventually, to an increased demand for California wine?
The Gold Rush
What 1976 event is considered the “turning point” that changed the world’s perception of California wines?
The Paris Tasting of 1976
Who is recognized as the founder of the first Napa Valley winery in 1861?
Charles Krug
Who was the founder of the first successful comemerical winery in the United States?
Nicholas Longworth
Who is Andre Tchelistcheff
Cali winemaker who introduced many modern techniques to the US and mentored other winemakers
On premise or off premise?
Wine shops, liquor stores, and supermarkets
Off premise
TTB or ATF
Federal agency responsible for enforcing laws relevant to businesses engaged in the importation of alcohol
TTB
“Tier” of the three-tier system that applies to wineries
Producers
On premise or off premise?
Restaurants and Hotels
On premise
Federal agency responsible for enforcing laws aimed at the illegal production of alcohol
ATF
Federal agency that maintains the list of American Viticultural Areas
TTB
Tier of the three-tier system that applies to wine importers
Producers
Tier of the three tier system that applies to wholesalers
Distributor
Federal agency responsible for enforcing laws concerning the smuggling of alcoholic beverages
ATF
On premise or off premise?
Big box stores such as Costco and Sam’s Club
Off premise
Federal agency responsible for overseeing alcohol labeling and advertising
TTB
On premise or off premise?
Wine Bars
On premise
Federal agency responsible for the collection of alcohol excise taxes
TTB
Required, optional, or not permitted?
Vintage date
optional
Required, optional, or not permitted?
Health claims
Not permitted
Required, optional, or not permitted?
Alcohol content
Required
Required, optional, or not permitted?
Grape variety/varieties
Optional
Required, optional, or not permitted?
“estate bottled”
Optional
Required, optional, or not permitted?
Label art
optional
Required, optional, or not permitted?
Name of the bottler/importer
REquired
Required, optional, or not permitted?
Address of the bottler/importer
Required
Required, optional, or not permitted?
Net contents
Required
Required, optional, or not permitted?
Appellation of origin
optional
Required, optional, or not permitted?
Sulfite statement
Required
Required, optional, or not permitted?
Brand name
Required
T/F
Some European place-names, including Chablis, Burgundy, and Chianti, are considered by the US to be “semi-generic”
True
T/F
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
T/F
The use of the term “champagne” has never been permitted on a US wine label
False
T/F
A standard 750 ML wine bottle contains 22 fl ounces
False
T/F
If a single vinifera grape variety appears on a California wine label, then the wine must contain a minimum of 70% of the named variety
False
T/F
Oregon Pinot Noir must contain a minimum of 90% Pinot Noir grapes
True
T/F
In the US, varietal wines produced with native North American grape varieties must contain a minimum of 75% of the named grape variety
False
T/F
The term Meritage refers to wines that are made with Bordeaux grape varieties
True
T/F
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
T/F
If a wine’s stated place of origin is the state of California, then a minimum of 90% of the wine in the bottle must be from California
False
T/F
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
T/F
If a wine’s stated place of origin is a specific vineyard, then 100% of the wine must be from the named vineyard
False
T/F
The term “estate bottled” may not be used on American wine
False
T/F
The term “old vine” has no legal definition in the US, but it is permitted to be used on a wine label, provided the term is not misleading.
True
T/F
The term “fume Blanc” is an approved synonym for Sauvignon Blanc in the US
True
Leading red grape variety of Napa County
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine grape particularly well-suited to the Russian River Valley ABA
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
AVA shared between Napa and Solano counties
Wild Horse Valleys
Subregion of the Russian River Valley AVA
Green Valley
Subregion of the Sonoma Valley AVA
Bennett Valley
AVA often referred to as “islands in the sky”
Mendocino Ridge
AVA shared between Sonoma and Marin counties
Petaluma Gap
Subregion of the Sonoma Coast AVA
Fort Ross Seaview
Leading red grape variety of the Dry Creek Valley AVA
Zinfandel
The smallest AVA within the US
Cole Ranch
The only elevation specific AVA of Napa County
Howell Mountain