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Napa Valley Flashcards

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Where is the Wild Horse Valley and what wines are produced there?

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The Wild Horse Valley is located in Napa, California. It is close to the San Pablo Bay and one of the coolest areas in Napa. It produces mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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Where is Coombsville and what style of wines are produced there?

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Coombsville is in Napa, California. It is a cooler area of Napa, due to its proximity to San Pablo Bay. Some areas are favorable for Botrytis.

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Who was the founder of the first Napa winery, in 1861?

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Charles Krug is recognized as the founder of the first Napa Valley winery.

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Where is the Chiles Valley?

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The Chiles Valley is in Napa, east of the valley floor, east/southeast of Howell Mountain, and extending into the Vaca Mountains.

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Where is Oak Knoll and what wines are produced there?

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Oak Knoll is in Napa, south of Yountville. It has a cool climate often affected by morning fog. Chardonnay is the main grape, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Riesling are also grown.

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Where is Spring Mountain?

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Spring Mountain District AVA is in the northern part of Napa, just south of Diamond Mountain District, bordering Sonoma. The climate is cool to moderate with elevations from 600-2600 ft.

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Where is Diamond Mountain?

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Diamond Mountain District AVA is just south of Calistoga in Napa. It is moderately warm, with elevations ranging from 400-2200 ft.

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Where is Atlas Peak and what are the main grapes planted in the region?

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Atlas Peak is in Napa, on the eastern side of the county in the Vaca Mountains. The vineyards are at 7060-2600 ft. elevation, so summer temperature rarely reach over 90. Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are the top grape varieties of the region.

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What percentage of Napa acreage is planted to red grapes?

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About 75%

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How many wineries are in Napa County?

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More than 400.

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How many AVAs are in Napa County?

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17

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What is the Napa Valley AVA?

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An AVA that covers nearly all of the county, except for Lake Berryessa and some surrounding areas.

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What are the “valley floor” appellations of Napa?

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Calistoga AVA
St. Helena AVA
Rutherford AVA
Oakville AVA
Yountville AVA
Stags Leap District AVA
Chiles Valley AVA

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What are the cooler climate, southern Napa AVAs?

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Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA
Coombsville AVA
Carneros/Los Carneros AVA
Wild Horse Valley AVA

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What are the higher elevation appellations of Napa Valley?

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Mount Veeder AVA
Diamond Mountain District AVA
Spring Mountain District AVA
Howell Mountain AVA
Atlas Peak AVA

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What is the Saint Helena AVA?

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A wine region in Napa. Has warm daytime temperatures, with some cooling through the Chalke Hill Gap in the Mayacamas.

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What is the Stags Leap District AVA?

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A moderately warm wine region in Napa, producing mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.

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What is the Howell Mountain AVA?

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A wine region in Napa located above the fog layer, cooled by altitude. Slopes faces west, warming the region.

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What is the Rutherford AVA?

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A wine region in Napa, the warmest on the Valley floor. Produces wines with the most power and structure.

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What is “Rutherford dust”?

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A unique soil type and climate found in Rutherford, resulting in wines with firm tannins.

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What is the Oakville AVA?

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A wine region in on the valley floor in Napa. A fairly warm area with much moderating influence from the night and early morning fog.

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What is Los Carneros?

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A wine region shared between Napa and Sonoma. The most southern part of the regions, with a cooler climate. Producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and known for excellent traditional method sparkling wines.

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What is the Calistoga AVA?

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One of the warmest AVAs of Napa. In the northern part of the region, can be very hot but the Chalk Hill Gap can bring cooling breezes in the evenings. Main grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, and Petite Sirah.

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What is the Wild Horse Valley AVA?

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A wine region in Napa close to San Pablo Bay, with a cool climate. Main grapes are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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