Class 2 - American Wine & CA. Whites

Question 1

What is the most important white-wine grape grown in California?

Answer 1

Chardonnay

Question 2

Name three other major white-wine grapes grown in California?

Answer 2

Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Viongier

Question 3

What is the difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Fume Blanc?

Answer 3

Fume blanc is a made up term from Robert Mondavi, he wanted something to distinguish crappy Sauvignon blancs and his wines that were made in the homage of Pouilly Fume

Question 4

What are the major grapes grown in Washington?

Answer 4

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling

Question 5

Does Washington produce more red wine or more white wine?

Answer 5

Washington produces both equally.

Question 6

How many AVAs does Oregon Have?

Answer 6

18

Question 7

What grape does Oregon grow Most?

Answer 7

Pinot Noir

Question 8

Name three main wine regions of New York.

Answer 8

Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, Long Island

Question 9

Which Native American Varieties of grapes are grown in New York?

Answer 9

Concord, Catawba, and Delaware