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Sonoma Flashcards

1
Q

When was the first vitis vinifera planted in Sonoma and by who?

A

1838
Agoston Haraszthy (Buena Vista Winery)

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What is the name of the winery owned by Taittinger?

A

Domaine Carneros

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What is the name of the winery owned by Freixenet?

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Gloria Ferrer

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What is the name of the winery owned by Codorniu?

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Artesa

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5
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Which AVA is considered the warmest?

A

Knights Valley

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6
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Primary soil type in Russian River Valley?

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Goldridge (fine grained sandy loam)

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7
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Which variety is dominant in Dry Creek AVA and Rock Pile AVA?

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Zinfandel

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8
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What is the minimum elevation to qualify for Rock Pile AVA?

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800 feet

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9
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Name AVAs that are considered cool climate?

A

Carneros
Green Valley of Russian River Valley
Petaluma Gap
West Sonoma Coast

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10
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Name AVAs that are considered warm climate?

A

Alexander Valley
Fountaingrove District
Knights Valley
Pine Mountain - Cloverdale Peak

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11
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Name AVAs that are considered moderate climate?

A

Bennett Valley
Chalk Hill

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12
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Which AVAs are encompassed within Northern Sonoma AVA?

A

Alexander Valley
Chalk Hill
Dry Creek
Knights Valley
Russian River Valley
Sonoma Coast
West Sonoma Coast

Green Valley of Russian River Valley (partially)
Rockpile (partially)

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13
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Pine Mountain - Cloverdale Peak is shared between which counties?

A

Sonoma & Mendocino

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14
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Who produces Les Pavots and where?

A

Peter Michael
Knights Valley

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15
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Who produces Les Noisetiers and where?

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Kistler
Sonoma Coast

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16
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What are wines in the Verite collection called and which varietals are the dominant ones?

A

La Joie (Cabernet Sauvignon)
La Muse (Merlot)
La Desir (Cabernet Franc)

17
Q

First vintage of the Verite wines?

A

1998

18
Q

Who produces Lytton Springs and where?

A

Ridge
Dry Creek Valley

19
Q

Who produces Geyserville and where?

A

Ridge
Alexander Valley

20
Q

Where is Jordan winery located?

A

Alexander Valley

21
Q

Who is the winemaker at Verite?

A

Pierre Seillan

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