New York Flashcards
Dr. Konstantin Frank
Was successful for cultivation of vinifera grapes in the early 1960’s
New plantings of these European varieties have greatly increased
Chardonnay
Riesling
Pinot Blanc
Gewurztraminer
Long Island AVA and it’s sub-AVAs: North Fork of Long Island and the Hamptons, Long Island
Bordeaux varieties are planted here where it is a warmer maritime
Finger Lake Facts
90% of New York’s wine is produced here
Extreme cold temperatures are effected by Lake Erie Great Lakes
Riesling and Pinot Noir perform well
Niagara is a crossing of what two varietals in the Finger Lakes?
Concord x Cassady
Other winemaking areas in the US
Texas is home to eight viticulture areas including the 9 million acre Texas Hill Country AVA
Sparkling wine in New Mexico
Nebbiolo in Virginia
Riesling in Michigan
The Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA spans nearly 30,000 square miles in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois.