North America Flashcards
Two areas the loose wine laws of the United States focus on
region of production
varietal content
When was the system of wine laws established in the USA
1978
Became mandatory in 1983
How many AVAs are there in the USA
206
Who oversees the AVAs
TTB (Tax and Trade Bureau)
AVA
American Viticultural Area
Percent for wine to be Varietally labeled
75%
Percent for OREGON wine to be varietally labeled
90%
What percent of grapes must be grown within labeled state to use designation?
75%
What percent of grapes must be grown within labeled AVA to use designation?
85%
What percent must bear a vintage for it to be listed?
95% (85% if appellation is state or country)
What percent of grapes must come from a vineyard for a single stated vineyard to be used?
95%
When was Prohibition?
1920-2933
When was the Judgement of Paris
1976
Main Viticultural concerns in the USA
Phylloxera/Pierce’s disease
Where is 90% of the wine produced in the United States from?
California
What is said about the grape varieties in California?
That every grape variety can be found somewhere
Main grape varieties of California
Mostly the International varieties Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc (Fume Blanc) Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Zinfandel Syrah Pinot Noir
Sub regions within the North Coast AVA
Napa Valley Sonoma County Mendocino County Lake County Marin County Solano County
When were grapes first planted in Napa Valley
1983 by George Yount
What surrounds Napa Valley
Mayacamas mountains to the West
Vaca mountains to the East
San Pablo bay to the South
Climate of Napa valley
Mediterranean with maritime influences and cooling fogs
Good vintages of Napa Valley
1999, 2001, 2005, 2007
