New York

Question 1

How many New York AVAs?

Answer 1

10

Question 2

What are the NY AVAs?

Answer 2

Cayuga Lake ’88
Seneca Lake ’03
Hudson River Region ’82
Lake Erie ’83
The Hamptons ’85
Long Island ’85
Finger Lakes ’82
Long Island ’01
Niagara Escarpment ’05
North Fork of Long Island ’86

Question 3

Describe the Finger Lakes

Answer 3

Known: for riesling
Contains: Cayuga Lake AVA, Seneca Lake AVA
Notable Producers: Keuka Lake Vineyards, Lamoreaux Landing

Question 4

Describe Long Island

Answer 4

Known for: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc
Contains: Northfork AVA, The Hamptons AVA
Notable Producers: Sparkling Point, Macari, Ospreys Dominion, Croteaux

Question 5

Describe Niagara Escarpment & Lake Erie

Answer 5

Known for: Riesling, Ice Wine and French-American Hybrids

The Lake Erie AVA is shared with the state of Pennsylvania.