Practice Quiz #3 American Wine & The White Wine of California Flashcards
What Percentage of Wine in America comes from the United States?
More than 75%
Approximately how many Wineries are there in the United States?
More than 6,000.
How many States have Wineries?
All Fifty.
What is a name of a wine grape species native to America?
Vitis labrusca Vitis rotundifolia
When did Phylloxera first destroy the vineyards of California?
1876
In what Year did Prohibition Begin?
1920
In what Year did Prohibition End?
1933
What is an American Viticultural Area (AVA)?
A specific grape-growing area within a State or Region recognized by and registered with the Federal Government.
Approximately how many AVA’s are there in America?
More than 230.
If an AVA appears on a wine label, what percentage of the grapes must come from that region?
At least 85%
Name the Top Five States in Wine Production.
California, Washington, New York, Oregon, Virginia
Name the Top Ten States in Wine Consumption.
Washington, D.C.,
New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusetts, New Jersey,
Nevada, Connecticut, California, Rhode Island, Delaware.
What are the Main Viticultural Areas of California?
North Coast; North Central Coast South Central Coast San Joaquin Coast
What are the Top Grapes planted in Napa?
Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Merlot
What are the Top Grapes planted in Sonoma?
Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the most important White Wine Grape grown in California?
Chardonnay
Name three other major White Wine grapes that are grown in California.
Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc Voignier
What is the difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Fumé Blanc?
Trick question! A: There is no official difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Fumé Blanc. Robert Mondavi created the latter to increase sales.
What are the Major Grapes grown in Washington?
Chardonnay
Riesling
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Does Washington produce more Red Wine or White Wine?
Trick Question! A: Washington produces 50% Red Wine and 50% White WIne.
How many AVAs does Oregon have?
17 AVAs.
What grape does Oregon grow most?
Pinot Noir
Name the three main wine regions of New York.
Finger Lakes Hudson Valley Long Island
Which Native American varietals of Grapes grow in New York?
Concord Catawbe Delaware (all Vitis labrusca)
