Sonoma Flashcards
When was the first vitis vinifera planted in Sonoma and by who?
1838
Agoston Haraszthy (Buena Vista Winery)
What is the name of the winery owned by Taittinger?
Domaine Carneros
What is the name of the winery owned by Freixenet?
Gloria Ferrer
What is the name of the winery owned by Codorniu?
Artesa
Which AVA is considered the warmest?
Knights Valley
Primary soil type in Russian River Valley?
Goldridge (fine grained sandy loam)
Which variety is dominant in Dry Creek AVA and Rock Pile AVA?
Zinfandel
What is the minimum elevation to qualify for Rock Pile AVA?
800 feet
Name AVAs that are considered cool climate?
Carneros
Green Valley of Russian River Valley
Petaluma Gap
West Sonoma Coast
Name AVAs that are considered warm climate?
Alexander Valley
Fountaingrove District
Knights Valley
Pine Mountain - Cloverdale Peak
Name AVAs that are considered moderate climate?
Bennett Valley
Chalk Hill
Which AVAs are encompassed within Northern Sonoma AVA?
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)
Pine Mountain - Cloverdale Peak is shared between which counties?
Sonoma & Mendocino
Who produces Les Pavots and where?
Peter Michael
Knights Valley
Who produces Les Noisetiers and where?
Kistler
Sonoma Coast
What are wines in the Verite collection called and which varietals are the dominant ones?
La Joie (Cabernet Sauvignon)
La Muse (Merlot)
La Desir (Cabernet Franc)
First vintage of the Verite wines?
1998
Who produces Lytton Springs and where?
Ridge
Dry Creek Valley
Who produces Geyserville and where?
Ridge
Alexander Valley
Where is Jordan winery located?
Alexander Valley
Who is the winemaker at Verite?
Pierre Seillan
