New York and Other USA Flashcards
What species is the muscadine grape and where was it first planted?
vitis rotundifolia
Florida
In what state was scuppernong the flagship grape?
North Carolina
What are the primary grapes of Long Island AVA?
- cab sauv
- merlot
- chard
What soil is found in Finger Lakes AVA?
limestone, shale, gravel, silt
Where was the first wine un the US made?
Florida (French Huguenots 1564)
How much longer on average is the growing season in Long Island compared to the Finger Lakes?
3 weeks
What is the AVA of Herman J Weimer?
Seneca Lake AVA
Finger Lakes AVA accounts for what percentage of NY production?
90%
What is the northernmost AVA in NY and what grapes are the primary focus?
Champlain Valley of New York AVA
- hybrid varieties
What percentage of wine produced in NY is made from vinifera grapes/?
approx 1/3
What are the two nested AVAs of Finger Lakes AVA?
- Cayuga Lake
- Seneca Lake
What is the deepest of the Finger Lakes?
Seneca Lake
A label of table wine or light wine can be used in lieu of what declaration?
in lieu of abv, must be 7-14% abv
What was the first bonded winery in the US and where was it located?
Pleasant Valley Wine Co.
Hammondsport, Finger Lakes
List 3 Michigan wineries
- Black Star Farms
- Chateau Grand Traverse
- Left Foot Charley
- Mawby
- St Julian
- Tabor Hill
In what state is Verde Valley AVA located?
Arizona
Snake River Valley AVA crosses what 2 states?
- Idaho
- Oregon
The Old Mission Peninsula is located near what city?
Traverse City, MI
What is Pennsylvania’s most successful grape?
chambourcin
What was the varietal of Virginia Dare?
scuppernong
What grape used to be Ohio’s hallmark?
catawba
Name 2 AVAs in Michigan
- Leelanau Peninsula
- Fennville
- Old Mission Peninsula
- Tip of the Mitt
- Lake Michigan Shore