North America Flashcards
Name four producers of Oregon pinot noir.
Dom Serene, Evening Land, Brittan, Penner Ash
What was the first bonded winery in North America?
Pleasant Valley Wine Co., New York
What AVA experiences the warmest climate in Sonoma County?
Knights Valley
What mountain range seperates Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley?
Mayacamas Mountains
If a wine is labeled by varietal in California what minimum percentage of the stated varietal is required?
95%
Where is the Okanagan Valley located?
British Columbia
Where is Ribbon Ridge?
Willamette Valley
Which region produces the majority of California’s wine?
Central Valley
The majority of the Snake River is located in what U.S. state?
Idaho
Oregon’s Willamette Valley is most recognized for what varietal?
Pinot Noir
Which California AVA is shared by both Napa and Sonoma counties?
Los Carneros
True or False: In Napa County, the further south you go, the hotter the average temperature.
False - The further south you go, the closer you get to the effects of the San Pablo Bay.
True or False: Napa’s mountainside AVA’s tend to be cooler than its valley AVA’s.
False
How do Washington State’s grapes get all the water they need?
Irrigation
What U.S. state is the second largest wine producing state?
New York
