North America Flashcards
During what year in the U.S. was prohibition in effect
1920-1933. Thirteen years
What led to increased population in CA and the demand for wine
Gold Rush
What event in 1976 changed the world’s perception of CA wines
Paris Tasting
Who is recognized for bringing European vines to Sonoma
Agoston Haraszthy (Hungarian). Sonoma Buena Vista winery
Who is the founder of the first Napa Valley winery
Charles Krug
Who founded the first successful commercial winery in the U.S. (Ohio)
Nicholas Longsworth
Who is Andre Tchelistcheff
Russian CA winemaker; introduced modern techniques; mentored many. Beaulieu vineyard Napa Valley
What is the ATF
Alcohol Tobacco Firearm handles illegal production of alcohol and smuggling of alcohol
What is the TTB
Tax Trade Bureau enforces import laws , maintains list of AVA’s, oversees labeling and advertising, collects taxes
List some on premise places for wine
wine bars, restaurants hotels
List some off premise place for wine
Wine shops, liquor stores, supermarkets, Costco, Sams
A distributor acts as a
Wholesaler
A wine importer and winery are both considered
Producers
Required on a U.S. wine label
Alcohol Content, Name of Bottler/Importer plus their address, Sulfite Statement, Brand name,
Optional label info on U.S. wine bottle
Vintage Date, Grape Variety, Estate Bottled, Label Art, Appellation of Origin
Leading red grape of Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
Leading red grape of Sonoma County
Pinot Noir
Mendocino Valley AVA known for sparkling wines
Anderson Valley
Napa Valley known for it’s “dust”
Rutherford.
AVA shared between Napa and Sanoma
Los Carneros
AVA shared between Napa and Solano
Wild Horse
Sub region of Russian River Valley
Green Valley
Sub region of Sonoma Valley
Bennet, Sonoma, Half moon etc.
AVA referred to as “Island is the Sky”
Mendocino Ridge
Eastern most AVA in Napa
Chiles
Subregion of Sonoma Coast AVA
Fort Ross Seaview
Leading red grape of Dry Creek AVA
Zinfandel
Smallest AVA in USA
Cole Ranch
Elevation Specific AVA of Napa
Howell Mountain
AVA found in Lake County
Guenoc, Kelsey, Clear Lake, High Valley, Benmore, Big Valley, Red Hills Lake County
County that produces nearly 20% of CA chardonnay
Monterey
Cool sub-appellation of Monterey
Arroyo Secco
Warmer sub-appellation of Monterey
Hames Valley
LARGE AVA with 11 sub appellations
Paso Robles
Cool climate AVA in San Luis Obispo County
Edna
AVA mostly within Santa Ynez Valley AVA
Sta. Rita Hills
Northern most AVA in Santa Barbara
Sta. Maria Valley