Grape Varieties/Wines Flashcards
1
Q
What is the primary red variety grown in Napa Valley?
A
Cabernet Sauvignon
2
Q
Most Napa-labeled Chardonnay is sourced from where?
A
Carneros
3
Q
Zinfandel is planted primarily where?
A
Calistoga
Mt. Veeder
4
Q
What do wines from the mountainous AVAs have in common?
A
Density
Dark fruit
Concentration
Higher acid
5
Q
Besides Cab Sauv, what other varietal stands out in the Oak Knoll District?
A
Riesling
6
Q
What variety thrives better than Cab Sauv in Yountville AVA?
A
Merlot
Due to the clay-rich alluvial fans
7
Q
What type of soil is found within Calistoga?
A
Volcanic soil
