North America - New York State Flashcards
New York map
What are the main AVAs in New York?
Finger Lakes AVA
Hudson River AVA
Lake Erie AVA
Long Island AVA
What is the climate like in New York?
Continental with moderating influences of lakes and rivers for inland area and the Atlantic Ocean for Coastal regions
What is a geological feature of the Finger Lakes AVA?
Deep glacial lakes
What are threats to growing grapes in New York?
Deep freezes during harsh winters and mold in the summer.
New York state white grapes
Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Chardonnay
Aurore
Seyval Blanc (hybrid)
New York state red grapes
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Cab Franc
Concord (labrusca variety)
Whos was Dr. Konstantin Frank?
Pioneer in transitioning from hybrid/native grapes in NY to vitis vinifera. He believed that European vines could survive in cold climate.