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