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What are the three geological forces that shaped Texas?

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(DUE)

  1. Deposition
  2. Uplift
  3. Erosion
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What is the basis of the deposition shaping Texas geology?

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60-120 million years ago vast inland seas allowed slow deposition of calcium carbonate shells that later hardened to limestone.

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What is the basis of the uplift shaping Texas geology?

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The Balcones Fault activity produced the Edwards Plateau to the west 15-30 million years ago.

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What is the basis of the erosion shaping Texas geology?

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Red, brown sands from the Rocky Mountains deposited on the High Plains. River erosion created sandy/clay soils in the Hill Country.

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What is the average yearly precipitation in Lubbock, Fredericksburg and Houston?

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(In inches) L - 19; F - 31; H - 50

NOAA’s 1981-2010 Climate Normals.

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How does the 80/20 rule apply to Texas wines?

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80% of Texas wine is produced by 20% of the wineries

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How does Llano Estacado rank among all brands distributed in Texas?

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17, ahead of Estancia, Coppola and Rodney Strong

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How does Ste. Genevieve rank in winery size in USA?

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25th largest winery

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What climatic challenges are faced in both Texas and France?

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Cold north wind (Blue Norther/Le Mistral), late freezes, hail

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What was the first AVA created totally within Texas?

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Bell Mountain AVA

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What are the advantages of Mediterranean grape varieties in context of Texas?

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handle higher temperature, retain acidity, some bud later in spring

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What are the two best known V. vinifera varieties grown in Texas?

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Tempranillo and Viognier

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What is the highest AVA in Texas?

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Texas Davis Mountains AVA

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What are the coolest Texas AVA’s?

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Texas Davis Mountains (II), Texas High Plains (III-IV), Mesilla Valley (V)

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What are the warmest Texs AVA’s?

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Texas Hill Country, Bell Mountain, Fredericksburg, Texoma, Escondido Valley (V+)

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What is definition of heat summation scale?

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daily average temperature above 50 degrees F from 4/1 thru 10/31

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What characteristic of Viognier is a negative for Texas viticulture?

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Buds early, susceptible to spring frost

18
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What areas of Texas are conducive for growing vinifera grapes?

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west and central Texas with low humidity and cooler temperatures.

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What areas of Texas are conducive for growing hybrid grapes?

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east Texas with high humidity and warmer temperatures

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