North America Flashcards
1
Q
Name some important Napa AVA’s
A
- Carneros
- Stag’s Leap
- Rutherford
- Howell Mountain
- Oakville
2
Q
Name some important Sonoma AVA’s
A
- Carneros
- Sonoma Creek
- Sonoma Valley
- Dry Creek Valley
- Russian River Valley
- Alexander Valley
3
Q
Popular California Grapes
A
Cabernet Sauv Merlot Syrah Zinfandel Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
4
Q
Name 3 areas in the North Coast
A
- Sonoma
- Napa
- Mendocino
5
Q
If a bottle is labeled as Rutherford AVA Merlot, what is the minimum % required
A
100%
6
Q
Anderson Valley
area, climate, and style
A
Mendocino
Cool Coastal
Sparkling
7
Q
Government body that controls production and sale of alcohol in North America
A
TTB
tax and trade bureau
8
Q
What has the most dramatic influence on Columbia Valley AVA’s
A
Rain Shadow from the Cascade Mountains
9
Q
Willamette
best known grape
A
Pinot Noir
10
Q
Who imported Vitis Vinifera to California
A
Agoston Haraszthy
11
Q
What is an AVA
A
A grape growing area in a state or region that is registered with and recognized by the Government
Delimited grape growing areas
