New York State Flashcards
Name 4 major AVAs of New York State.
- Finger Lakes AVA
- Hudson River AVA
- Lake Erie AVA
- Long Island AVA
What is the climate in New York State for the inland (upstate) areas?
Continental with moderating influences of lakes and rivers.
What large body of water moderates the Long Island AVA?
Atlantic Ocean
Select the correct answer.
The lakes in Finger Lakes AVA are:
a. Deep glacial lakes
b. Shallow fresh water lakes
c. They’re more ponds than lakes
a. Deep glacial lakes
In New York State, what do vignerons need to protect their vines from during harsh winters?
Deep freezes during harsh winters.
In New York State, what do vignerons need to protect their vines from in the summertime?
Mold
Not only can it get humid in inland areas in NY, the area can also suffer from heavy rainfall from summer and early fall hurricanes.
Name 3 popularly grown white V. vinifera grape varieties grown in New York State.
- Riesling
- Gewürztraminer
- Chardonnay
Name 2 popularly grown white hybrid grape varieties grown in New York State.
- Aurore
- Seyval Blanc
Name 3 popularly grown red V. vinifera grape varieties grown in New York State.
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
Name a popularly grown V. labrusca red grape variety in New York State.
Concord
Who was Dr. Konstantin Frank?
- Earned his Ph.D. in Viticulture in Ukraine in 1930 and became a leading expert in his field throughout Eastern Europe.
- Immigrated to New York in 1951.
- Successfully planted the first European grape varieties in the Eastern United States in 1958.
- He ignited the “Vinifera Revolution”, a movement that forever changed the course of wine growing in the Finger Lakes and the United States.
Read more about his story HERE.
Name 2 iconic New York State wine producers.
- Dr. Konstantin Frank
- Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard + Winery
