New York State Flashcards
1
Q
most important AVA of New York State
A
Finger Lakes
2
Q
the Finger Lakes is the source of many of the best _____ in the US
A
Riesling
3
Q
Most important grapes
A
Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cab Franc
4
Q
t/f: there are more vineyards planted with Concord, Nagara, and Catawbi than any variety of Vitis Vinifera in New York State
A
true
5
Q
What did American and French scientists do from the mid 1800s to the mid 1900s?
A
established hundreds, maybe thousands, of hybrids with goal of creating grape varieties that taste like vitis vinifera but with the hardiness of native American varieties
6
Q
Name a couple hybrids grown in NYS
A
Seyval Blanc
Vidal
Catawba
7
Q
Long Island AVA produces a number of ______-style blends
A
Bordeaux
