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1
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What system is used to regulate labeling in the United States

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AVA System

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What is the requirement for the term ‘Estate Bottled’ to appear on an American wine label

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100% of grapes must come from land owned or controlled by the producer

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Percentage of stated grape varietal required for labelling by State or Country in United States

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75%

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4
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Percentage of stated grape varietal required for labelling by AVA in United States

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85%

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5
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Percentage of stated grape varietal required for labelling by single vineyard in United States

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95%

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Percentage of wine sourced from stated vintage if labeled by AVA in United States

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95%

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7
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Percentage of wine sourced from stated vintage if labeled by state or county in United States

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85%

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What larger regional area is the home of Californias fine wine industry

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North Coast

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What two mountain ranges bracket the Napa Valley

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Mayacamas Mountains
Vaca Mountains

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10
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What government organization oversees the beverage industry in the United States

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Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

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What was the first AVA in the United States

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Agusta, Missouri 1980

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12
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What state is the exception to the minimum grape varietal percentage laws and what is their minimum labeling percentage

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Oregon - 90% minimum grape if listed on the label

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13
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What major figure founded Buena Vista Winery and is considered the father of the California Wine Industry

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Agoston Haraszthy

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What two influential post-prohibition winemakers brought fame to the Napa Valley

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André Tchelistcheff
Robert Mondavi

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15
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What are the 4 major winegrowing areas of California

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North Coast
Central Coast
Central Valley
Sierra Foothills

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What mountain range is the natural border between Napa Valley and Sonoma

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Mayacamas Mountains

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17
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What river cuts through the Napa Valley

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The Napa River

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18
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What is the climate of Napa Valley AVA

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Dry Mediterranean
(Cooler in the south and at higher altitudes)

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What part of Napa Valley is moderated by cool air from San Pablo Bat

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Carneros

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20
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What are the notable ‘mountain AVA’s of Napa

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Mount Veeder
Spring Mountain
Howell Mountain
Diamond Mountain
Atlas Peak

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21
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What is the difference between mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and valley Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa

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Mountain fruit is dense, concentrated, with higher acidity
Valley fruit is more elegant, supple, and less sturdy

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22
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What sub-region of Napa is suited for Sparkling Wines

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Carneros

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23
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What are the major AVAs of the Napa Valley floor

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Yountville
Stag’s Leap District
St. Helena
Oakville
Rutherford
Calistoga

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24
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What is the traditional style of Napa Chardonnay

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Opulent, weighty, buttery, oak driven

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In addition to Cabernet and Chardonnay what other grape varietals are grown in Napa

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Zinfandel
Merlot
Petit Verdot
Cabernet Franc
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Pinot Noir

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26
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What area of Napa is best suited for Pinot Noir

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Carneros

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27
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What AVA is shared between Napa and Sonoma

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Carneros

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28
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What are the natural borders of Sonoma County

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Pacific Ocean to the west
Mayacamas Mountains to the east

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What is the name of the natural gape in the Coastal Range that funnels cool air inland

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Petaluma Gap

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30
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What is the most planted varietal in Sonoma County

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Chardonnay

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31
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What are the primary wines produced in warmer Sonoma AVAs (Knight’s Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek)

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Bordeaux varietals

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What are the primary wines produced in cooler Sonoma AVAs (Petaluma Gap, Russian River, Carneros)

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Sparkling wines, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

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33
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What are the major grapes of Sonoma Valley AVA

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Zinfandel
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon

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34
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How many sub-AVAs are in Sonoma county

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19

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35
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What are the 6 most recognized and important AVAs in Sonoma

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Carneros
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Valley
Alexander Valley
Russian River Valley
Dry Creek Valley

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36
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What is the climate of Mendocino County

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Cool near coast
Warm inland

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37
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What is the most important AVA of Mendocino County

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Anderson Valley

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38
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What is the signature wine style of Anderson Valley AVA

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Traditional method sparkling wines

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39
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What is the climate of Anderson Valley AVA

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Cool coastal

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40
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What are the primary two grapes of Anderson Valley AVA

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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay

41
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What grape thrives in the warmer inland areas of Mendocino County

42
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What are the 4 wine producing countys of the North Coast

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Napa County
Sonoma County
Lake County
Mendocino County

43
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What is the most prominent AVA in Lake County

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Clear Lake AVA

44
Q

What factor moderates the hot climate of Lake County

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The presence of many lakes

45
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What area does the Central Coast AVA cover

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The entire coastline from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara county

46
Q

What is the climate of Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

A

Cool coastal

47
Q

What is the famous wine of Santa Cruz Mountains AVA from the Judgement of Paris

A

Ridge ‘Montebello’

48
Q

What natural feature funnels cool air into the western reaches of Paso Robles

A

The Templeton Gap

49
Q

What are the major grape varietals grown in Paso Robles

A

Zinfandel
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rhône style GSMs

50
Q

What winery in Paso Robles brought the GSM style to the area

A

Tablas Creek (founded by Chateau de Beaucastel)

51
Q

What two varietals are popular in Edna Valley AVA

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

52
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What is the climate of Santa Barbara

53
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What are the two major valleys for wine production in Santa Barbara County

A

Santa Maria Valley
Santa Ynez Valley

54
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What are the two major sub-regions of Santa Ynez Valley

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Los Olivos
Sta. Rita Hills

55
Q

What are the two major grape varietals of Santa Barbara County

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

56
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What style of wine is the Central Valley known for

A

Mass-produced bulk wine

57
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What sub-region of the Central Valley is known for quality old vine boutique production in addition to the bulk production

58
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What is the specialty of boutique wineries in Lodi

59
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What is the primary grape varietal of Sierra Foothills AVA

60
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What does the Cascade Mountains provide for Washington’s area of production

A

A rain shadow

61
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What mountain range provides a Rain Shadow for Columbia Valley AVA

A

The Cascade Mountains

62
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What is the largest AVA of Washington State

A

Columbia Valley AVA

63
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What is the climate of Columbia Valley AVA

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Continental Desert
(Hot summers, freezing winters)

64
Q

What three rivers are the source of irrigation for viticulture

A

Columbia River
Snake River
Yakima River

65
Q

What are the primary grape varietals of Yakima Valley AVA

A

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling

66
Q

What AVA is shared between Oregon and Washington

A

Walla Walla Valley

67
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What soil types are found in the Walla Walla Valley AVA

A

Basalt
Alluvial

68
Q

Yakima Valley and Walla Walla Valley are nestled within which major AVA

A

Columbia Valley AVA

69
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What is Oregon’s most important AVA

A

Willamette Valley AVA

70
Q

What two mountain ranges bracket the Willamette Valley

A

Coastal Range
Cascade Mountains

71
Q

What mountains provide a rain shadow for the Willamette Valley

A

Coastal Range

72
Q

What is the climate of Willamette Valley

A

Cool, maritime-influenced

73
Q

Who began planting Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley in the 1960s

A

David Lett

74
Q

What white grapes are grown in the Willamette Valley AVA

A

Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Riesling

75
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What are the soil types of the Willamette Valley AVA

A

Volcanic
Alluvial
Clay

76
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What are the 6 sub-regions of Willamette Valley AVA

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Dundee Hills
Eola-Amity Hills
Ribbon Ridge
McMinnville
Yamhill-Carlton District
Chehalem Mountains

77
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Wines labeled by AVA in Oregon must contain what minimum percentage of sourced fruit from within the named AVA

78
Q

What are the 4 major AVAs of New York State

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Lake Erie AVA
Finger Lakes AVA
Hudson River AVA
Long Island AVA

79
Q

Who revolutionized the wine industry in New York State and trail blazed the planting of Vitis Vinifera in the Finger Lakes

A

Dr. Konstantin Frank

80
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What is most of New York State’s viticulture industry used for

A

Grape juice and produce

81
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What is the climate of New York State

A

Continental
Maritime near coast

82
Q

What are some of the hybrid grapes in New York State used for wine production

A

Seyval Blanc
Vidal
Baco Noir

83
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What moderates the warm summers and cool winters in the Finger Lakes AVA

A

The 11 thin parallel lakes

84
Q

What are the primary grape varietals of Finger Lakes AVA

A

Riesling
Chardonnay
Gewurztraimer

85
Q

What moderates the warm climate of Long Island AVA

A

The Atlantic Ocean

86
Q

What grape varietals are planted in Long Island AVA

A

Bordeaux Varietals
Chardonnay
Gewuztraminer
Riesling

87
Q

What grape varietals are planted along the Hudson River north of NYC

A

Hybrid varietals with some Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay

88
Q

Why is a majority of the plantings in Hudson River AVA devoted to hybrids

A

The climate is cold and inhospitable to Vitis Vinifera

89
Q

What are the two major wine regions of Canada

A

Ontario
Okanagan Valley

90
Q

What is the climate of Ontario

A

Cool continental

91
Q

What style of wine is Ontario famous for

92
Q

What moderates the climate in Ontario

A

The Lake Effect

93
Q

What grape varietals are planted in Ontario

A

Riesling
Chardonnay
Cabernet Franc
Gamay
Pinot Noir

94
Q

What is unique about the Okanagan Valley

A

It is one of the world’s most northernly wine regions

95
Q

What is the climate of Okanagan Valley

A

Continental

96
Q

What grape varietals are grown in the Okanagan Valley

A

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Merlot
Pinot Blanc

97
Q

What is the major wine producing region in Mexico

A

Valle de Guadelupe

98
Q

What influences the climate of Valle de Guadelupe

A

The Pacific Ocean

99
Q

What are the vinification laws for production in Valle de Guadelupe

A

There are none - winemakers can grow and vinify however they would like

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