The Us Flashcards
Meaning if AVA
American viticultural area
By whom is AVA controlled
TTB- tax and trade bureau
How do AVA decide the areas
According to geographic boundaries
What’s the percentage of a grape if the Ava is stated on the label
85
If a wine states a single vineyard on the label what is the percentage of grapes from that vineyard
95
If more than one variety is stated on the lBel, what is the percentage of each
It must be specified on the label
If a state is stated on the label what is the percentage of grapes from that state in the wine
75
If a state is stated on the label what is the percentage of grapes from that state in the wine FOR CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON
Cali: 100
W: 95
What are the climatic influences of the us
Pacific Ocean
Fog in San Francisco
Air flow in San Francisco Bay
Cascade range
Sierra Nevada
Black varieties us
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Pinot noir
Zinfandel
White varieties us
Chardonnay
Sauvignon blanc
Pinot grigio
5 regions of California
North coast
Central coast
South coast
Central Valley
Sierra foothills
What does “meritage” mean
Red meritage: red Bordeaux blend
White meritage: white Bordeaux blend
Where is sparkling produced in the us
Sonoma and Napa
6 areas in the north coast
Sonoma
Napa
Mendocino
Lake county
Solano county
Marin county
