Santa Barbara and Beyond

Question 1

State what caused the large increase in wineries (Santa Barbera) since the 1980’s

Answer 1

SBCVA and the movie Sideways

Question 2

Define Humboldt Current

Answer 2

Cold water current moving South to North from Antarctica

Question 3

Define Transverse range and where it is found

Answer 3

Where the mountains shift from North - South to East West - Santa Barbera

Question 4

Define Coriolis effect and where it is found

Answer 4

Coldwater is circulated from the bottom of the ocean to the top, caused by the earth’s rotation - Santa Barbera

Question 5

Name two East - West running rivers in Santa Barbera

Answer 5

Santa Maria and Santa Ynez

Question 6

Name the AVAs within Santa Ynez

Answer 6

Sta Rita Hills, Happy Canton, Ballard Canyon and Los Olivos

Question 7

Name the most widely planted grape in Santa Rita Hills

Answer 7

Pinot Noir

Question 8

Why was Santa Rita Hills changed to Sta. Rita Hills

Answer 8

Santa Rita Winery in Chile

Question 9

Define “chert” soils

Answer 9

Microcrystalline sedimentary rock composed of Silicon Dioxide (Sio2) - Flint

Question 10

Name the primary grapes of Happy Canyon

Answer 10

Cab Sauv, Sauc Blanc

Question 11

Name the reason sta Rita Hills is warmer than Happy Canyon

Answer 11

Inland and protected by the Santa Ynez mountains

Question 12

State specifically where California’s first vines were planted

Answer 12

Mission San Diageo de Alcala - 1769

Question 13

Name the four Counties in the South Coast AVA

Answer 13

Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernadino

Question 14

Name the 6 AVAs of LA County

Answer 14

Malibu Newton, Saddle Rock Malibu Canyon, Malibu Coast, Leona Valley, Sierra Pelona, Antelope Valley, Pelos Verdes

Question 15

Sate the 2 major threats facing Temecula and Cucamonga

Answer 15

Pieces Disease and Urban Sprawl