Sonoma General Questions Flashcards
AVAs are smaller in Sonoma, when compared to Napa. True or False?
False
What region number is Carneros? What are two adjectives?
Region I
Windy, foggy
Inland and southern sonoma are usually what kind of region?
warmer region II
Northern sonoma AVAs are what kind of region?
warmer region III
What is the warmest AVA in Sonoma?
Rockpile
What is Goldridge?
An alluvial sandy loam in the Russian River Valley
What grape is prevalent in Alexander Valley and Knights Valley?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What grape tends to grow in Bennett Valley??
Merlot
Sonoma Valley AVA is between what two mountain ranges?
Sonoma Mountains and Mayacamas
Starting in 2011, what’s a label requirement?
stating “Sonoma County”
Which two AVAs are directly north of Chalk Hill?
Alexander Valley and Knights Valley
Which is further east, Alexander Valley or Knights Valley?
Knights Valley
What is the sub AVA of Russian River Valley
Green Valley of Russian River Valley
Which AVA is NW of Dry Creek Valley?
Rockpile AVA
What are the Sub-AVAs in Sonoma Valley?
Bennett Valley
Sonoma Mountain
Moon Mountain
Los Carneros