North America Flashcards
Wines from North America
Top 4 Wine Producing States by Volume in the US?
- California
- New York
- Washington
- Oregon
Who regulates the US wine industry?
Tax and Trade Bureau
Required percentage for varietal labeling?
75%
Required percentage for AVA labeling?
85%
What does “AVA” stand for?
American Viticulture Area
What was the First American AVA
Augusta, Missouri
California’s Major Regions
- North Coast
- Central Coast
- South Coast
- Central Valley
- Sierra Foothills
Napa Valley’s well known grape varieties?
- Cabernet
- Merlot
- Chardonnay
Napa Valley AVAs
- Stag’s Leap District
- Wild Horse Valley
- Rutherford
Oldest continuously operated commercial winery in CA?
Buena Vista Winery
Sonoma AVAs
- Alexander Valley
- Chalk Hill
- Dry Creek Valley
- Los Carneros
- Rockpile
- Russian River Valley
Mendocino County has a large industry of ______ wine
Sparkling
Name California’s Sparkling Wine Specialists
- Domaine Chandon
- Mumm Napa
- Roederer Estate
- Domaine Carneros
- Gloria Ferrer
Name two California Chardonnay Specialists
- Kistler
- Talbott
Name two California Sauvignon Blanc Specialists
- Merry Edwards
- Dry Creek
Central Valley is known for what well-known growing area?
Lodi
Paso Robles AVA is in what county?
San Luis Obispo County
What two grape varietals dominate planting in Paso Robles?
- Zinfandel
- Rhone
What is the most planted grape variety in the Paso Robles AVAs?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Name two Top California Meritage Style Producers
- Opus One
- Rubicon
Name two Top California Cabernet Sauvignon Producers
- Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
- Robert Mondavi
Name a top California Pinot Noir Producer
Merry Edwards
Name two Top California Rhone Style Producers
- Bonny Doon
- Qupe
What country did Zinfandel originate from?
Croatia
