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What is the climate of the US?

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  • Located almost entirely between the 30th and 50th parallels of latitude
  • Temperate
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What are the top regions in the US?

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  • California
  • Oregon
  • Washington
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Where does the US rank in world wine production?

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4th

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If an American wine is labeled by grape variety, how much of the listed varietal must it contain?

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75%

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What is Oregon’s minimum for single varietals listed on wineries?

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90%

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For each of the following origins listed on the label, how much of the grapes in the wine need to be from that area?

  • US/American
  • Any state (except CA or WA)
  • California or Washington
  • County
  • AVA
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  • US/American
    • 100%
  • Any state (except CA or WA)
    • 75%
  • California or Washington
    • 100%
  • County
    • 75%
  • AVA
    • 85%
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Top white grapes in California

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  • Chardonnay
  • Sauv Blanc
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Top red grapes in California

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  • Cab Sauv
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Syrah
  • Zinfandel
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Top Regions in CA

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  • Sierra Foothills AVA
  • Central Coast AVA
  • North Coast AVA
    • Napa Valley AVA
    • Sonoma County
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What are the characteristics of Chardonnay from California?

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  • Riper Grapes
    • Pineapple
    • Pear
    • Apple
  • Barrel fermentation, heavy oak aging, malolactic fermentation, sur lie aging
    • Rich
    • Toasted Oak
    • Buttery
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What are the Characteristics of Sauv Blanc/Fume Blanc from CA?

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  • Tropical fruit (b/c of ripeness)
  • Grapefruit
  • Only hints of herbaceousness
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What are the characteristics of Cab Sauv from CA?

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  • Rich
  • Dense
  • Tannic
  • Ripe Berry
  • Aged = Earth + Spice
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What does the term “Meritage” mean?

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  • wine made from only classic Bordeaux varietals
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What are characteristics of Merlot from CA?

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  • Medium bodied
  • Berry
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Characteristics of Pinot Noir from CA

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  • Fruit forward
  • Richer & Softer than Oregon or Burgundy
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What are the wine regions in the North Coast AVA?

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  • Napa County
  • Sonoma County
  • Mendocino County
  • Lake County
  • Marin County
  • Solano County
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What are the main grape varietals from Napa Valley?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Cab Sauv
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What is the climate of Napa Valley?

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  • Wide range
  • Mostly Mediterranean
  • Some Maritime influence
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What is the major terroir implications of Napa Valley?

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  • East: Mayacamas
  • West: Vaca Mtns.
  • South: San Pablo Bay
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Name three Napa Valley AVAs

Centeral AVAs on the Valley Floor

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  • Carneros AVA
  • Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA
  • Oakville AVA
  • Rutherford AVA
  • Stags Leap District AVA
  • Saint Helena AVA
  • Wild Horse Valley AVA
  • Yountville AVA
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Name three Napa Valley AVAs

  • Western Mountain AVAs
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  • Diamond Mountain District AVA
  • Mount Vedeer AVA
  • Spring Mountain District AVA
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Name three Napa Valley AVAs

Eastern Mountain AVAs

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  • Atlas Peak AVA
  • Chiles Valley District AVA
  • Howell Mountain AVA
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What is the climate of Sonoma County?

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  • Marine influence
  • West: Pacific Ocean
  • East: Mayacamas Mtns
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What are the main grapes from Sonoma County?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Zinfandel
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Sierra Foothills AVA * location * main grape
* Zinfandel * East of the large Central Valley
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Central Coast AVA * terroir * grape
* tempering effects of ocean * Cool, foggy wine regions * Top quality Pinot Noir (*Sideways)*
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What is the climate of Oregon?
* Temperate to cool * Moist (Pacific + Cascade Mtns)
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Top white and red grape of Oregon?
* White: Pinot Gris * Red: Pinot Noir
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Top region of Oregon?
Willamette Valley
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Describe Pinot Noir from Oregon
* Higher acidity (cooler climate) * Balanced alcohol content * Red Fruits (cranberries + cherries( * Earthy * Spicy
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Describe Pinot Gris from Oregon
* Apple * Citrus * Honey * Aged in oak (toasted + spice)
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Why does Oregon have a cool, moist climate?
* Cold, moist weather blow in from Pacific * Air mass forced up the Cascades (more cool air pushes in) * Faining in altitude, air mass becomes colder and heavier * Air mass breaks up and dry warmer conditions are found in the rain shadow of the Cascades
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Willamette Valley AVA * terroir * climate * grapes
* terroir: Willamette River * climate: Maritime from Pacific (coastal mountain range protects from harsh weather) * grapes: *Pinot Noir*, Chard, Pinot Gris, Ries
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What is the climate in Washington?
* Temperate and dry * Rain-shadow effect of the Cascade Mtns
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What are the top grapes from Washington?
* White: * Chardonnay * Red: * Cab Sauv * Merlot
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What is the top region in WA?
Columbia Valley
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Describe Chardonnay from WA
* Less ripe than CA * Acidic * Citrus * Apple * Touch of Butter
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Describe Cab Sauv from WA
* Dark fruit * earthy notes * high acidity * softer tannin structure * (not as high in alcohol or fruit-forward as CA)
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Merlot from WA
* Soft * Spicy * Rich fruit - blueberries, black cherries, currants
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Name three Washington AVAs
* **Columbia Valley** * **Yakima Valley** * **Walla Walla Valley** * Red Mountain * **Horse Heaven Hills** * Snipes Mountain * Lake Chelan * Puget Sound
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Name three Oregon AVAs
* Southern Oregon * **Rogue Valley** * Applegate Valley * Umqua Valley * Douglas Red Hills * **Snake River** * Columbia River * **Walla Walla Valley** * Columbia Gorge * **Willamette Valley**
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Name three New York State AVAs
* The Hamptons, Long Island * North Fork of Long Island * Long Island * Hudson River Region * Seneca Lake * Cayuga Lake * Finger Lakes * Lake Erie * Niagara Escarpement

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