New York State Flashcards
The New York State area is in the ____ ____ of the USA
North East
Describe the general climate in New York State
Generally cool but with very different climatic influences across the state
How many wineries in the New York State?
Just over 400
What is the name of the act, established in 1976, which allowed New York wineries to sell directly to consumers?
The Farm Winery Act
What is the name of the largest AVA in New York
Finger Lakes AVA
Describe the climate in Finger Lakes AVA
Continental: warm summers and cold winters
Why do the lakes in Finger Lakes AVA not freeze in winter?
They are very deep
Describe the effect of planting vineyards on slopes near lakes in Finger Lakes AVA.
- Slopes enable cool air to drain towards the water
- Warm air rises off the lake, drawing more cold air in from the land
- Lakes generate “lake-effect snow” which helps to insulate the vines in the winter
- Lakes provide warming influence in autumn: grapes ripen over a longer period of time
- In spring, cool air from lakes delay budburst and stop spring frost
Vines it the Finger Lakes AVA are _____ and planted at ____ densities.
This is because soils are _____ and rainfall is ____.
Vines are large and planted at high densities.
Soils are fertile and rainfall is high
What vine training system is commonly used in Finger Lakes AVA and why?
Scott Henry
Split canopy allows air circulation (wet climate, avoids rot) and light penetration
What is often done to vines to protect vines in winter?
Hilling up to protect the graft union
What did Dr. Konstantin Frank introduce to Finger Lakes AVA in 1951?
Grafted cool climate vitis vinifera
What grapes dominate in Finger Lakes AVA?
Cabernet Franc and Riesling
Both are winter hardy
What styles of Riesling are produced in Finger Lakes AVA?
What quality are they in general?
Full range of styles, but primarily dry and off dry
Good to very good
What type of winemaking would you expect to be used for Riesling in Finger Lakes AVA?
Protective winemaking with low temperature fermentations