New York Wines

Question 1

When and where was the first commercial NY winery?

Answer 1

1827, Hudson Valley

Question 2

What are the five distinct New York wine regions?

Answer 2

Finger Lakes, Long Island, Hudson Valley, Lake Erie, and Niagra Escarpment

Question 3

What wines/grapes are the Finger Lakes known for?

Answer 3

table wines, riesling, sparkling wine grapes

Question 4

What grapes is Long Island known for?

Answer 4

Vinifera varieties - merlot, chardonnay, cabernet savignon, red blends

Question 5

What grapes is the Hudson Valley known for?

Answer 5

white hybrids - seyval blanc

Question 6

What grapes is the Lake Erie region known for?

Answer 6

labrusca varieties, grape juice production

Question 7

What grapes is the Niagara Escarpment known for?

Answer 7

native varietals and hybrids

Question 8

What are the major geographic factors that influence New York winemakeing?

Answer 8

soil from glacial period; bodies of water

Question 9

How does climate influence wine styles produced in New York?

Answer 9

cooler climates (Finger Lakes) - white wines; warmer climates (Long Island) - red wines

Question 10

What wine making practices are unique and legal in New York?

Answer 10

amelioration and capitalization

Question 11

What is Vitis Labrusca?

Answer 11

Native varieties, typically used for sweet wines

Question 12

What are hybrids and why are they grown?

Answer 12

usually a cross between vinifera and phylloxera-resistant vines; developed in 1800s to replace phylloxera-devistated vineyards

Question 13

What are some common Vinifera varieties grown in New York?

Answer 13

white - riesling, chardonnay; red - merlot, cabernet savignon, cabernet franc, pinot noir