Napa Flashcards
Schramsberg is in what AVA
Diamond Mountain
Dunn Vineyards is in what AVA
Howell Mountain
Chateau Montelena is in what AVA
Calistoga
BV is in what AVA
Rutherford
Honig is in what AVA
Rutherford
Opus One is in what AVA
Oakville
Mayacamas is in what AVA
Mount Veeder
What three Mountain AVAs are on the Mayacamas range
Diamond Mountain
Spring Mountain
Mount Veeder
what winery produces “Red Rock Terrace” Cabernet
Diamond Creek
Napanook is the 2nd label of what wine
Dominus
Gloria Ferrer produces sparkling wine in what AVA
Carneros
Harlan Estate is in what AVA
Oakville
The Maiden is the second label of what cult cab producer
Harlan Estate
Heidi Peterson Barret is a consulting winemaker most known for what wine?
Screaming Eagle
approximately what height is the fog line at
1400
explain the effect of fog on napa valley
it creates an inverted microclimate whereby it is cooler in the south, where the fog enters via San Pablo Bay, and warms in the north where the fog is less prevalent.
this increases the diurnal shift in the region, and contributes to quality wine making
describe the evolution of trellising systems in napa
california sprawl (sparsely planted, bush-trained, dry farmed) was historically popular, however the adoption of VSP and drip irrigation opened the door for mechanization.
Bryant Familt Vineyards is location in what unofficial AVA
Pritchard Hill
Where is Pritchard Hill
between Atlas and Howell Mountain, overlooking Lake Hennessy.
it is features higher elevations and poor volcanic soils
Minimum elevation for Howell Mountain vineyards
1400 ft asl
what are the only two roads heading north-south in the napa valley
Highway 29
Silverado Trail
when was the first release of Harlan estate
1996 (of the 1990 vintage)
what was Napa’s first commercial winery
Charles Krug (1861)
when did Robert Mondavi Winery open in Oakville
1966
when was the Napa Valley AVA created?
1981
who produces “Maya”
Dalla Valle
- blend of Cab Sauv and Cab franc
Dalla Valle is in what AVA?
Oakville
what climate does Napa have?
Mediterranean
define the “Great Valley Sequence” soil type
composit soil of sandstone and shale.
oldest soils in the regions.
generally speaking, what is the predominant soil type of the Vaca and Mayacamus ranges
relatively young volcanic soils of poor fertility.
Kongsgaard’s Judge vineyard is in what AVA
Coombsville (in the south of the region)
defining feature of Coombsville soil
white ash from an ancient volcanic eruption, it acts like chalk.
what year was the first release of Opus One
1985
unique topographical feature of Stag’s Leap AVA
Valley floor AVA that doesn’t cross the Napa River
Defined by the presence of knolls, having washed down from the Vaca range, creating eastern facing aspects and funnelling wind, reducing disease pressure
Mayacamus winery is in what AVA
Mount Veeder
what is the most southerly AVA on the Vaca range?
Atlas Peak
Stagecoach vineyard is in what AVA
Atlas Peak
The To Kalon vineyard is in what AVA
Oakville
describe the soil of the To Kalon vineyard
an extension of the Rutherford Bench, gravel-rich, slightly sloping land
the town of Napa is in what AVA
Oak Knoll
Who owns Kronos vineyard?
Corison
what was the first single vineyard wine in california
Heitz Martha’s Vineyard
what grape did Heitz Cellars produce in their first vintage
grignolino
how long is Dominus aged before release
2 years (rarely seeing more than 1.5 years in barrel)
Verité’s La Muse is primarily what grape?
Merlot
Verite’s La Désir is primarily what grape?
Cab Franc
Verite’s La Joie is primarily what grape?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tim Mondovi started what winery after the sale of Mondovi to Constellation
Continuum
What is the top wine of Joseph Phelps
Insignia
Spottswoode is in what AVA
St. Helena
Schramsberg makes a still wine under what label
J Davies
Clos du Val is in what AVA
Stag’s Leap