United States

Question 1

Primary Methods

Answer 1

Traditional, tank, some Pet Nat

Question 2

Main Grape Varieties

Answer 2

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay {small Meunier}

Question 3

Other Grapes

Answer 3

Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Syrah and Tempranillo

Question 4

Flavor Profile - traditional

Answer 4

”- Medium Intensity

• Ripe apple, lemon, toasty autolytic notes
• Med acidity
• Brut”

Question 5

Flavor Profile - tank

Answer 5

”- Additional aromas of raspberry, peach

- Often Extra Dry with notable RS”

Question 6

California - Growing Region

Answer 6

”- Predominantly coastal areas cooled by Pacific {breezes and fog} that come in along river valleys and gaps in coastal mountains
- Warmer regions, grapes are harvested earlier and wine may require RS to compensate for under-ripe flavors”

Question 7

California - Important Regions

Answer 7

”- Anderson Valley {Mendocino County} - Roederer

• Russian River Valley {Sonoma} - Korbel
• Carneros {Sonoma & Napa} - Gloria Ferrer, Domaine Carneros
• Napa Valley {Napa County} - Schramsberg
• Monterey {Monterey County}
• Edna Valley & Arroyo Grande {SLO County}
• Santa Maria Valley & Sta. Rita Hills {SB County}
• Lodi {San Joaquin County}”

Question 8

Washington State

Answer 8

”- 2nd largest producer of sparkling in USA {Chateau St. Michelle largest producer}

• Northerly latitude, high diurnal range
• Champagne varieites {and some single varieities of M. Thurgau, Riesling, Gew)”

Question 9

Oregon

Answer 9

• Cool Willamette Valley - Argyle

Question 10

Winemaking

Answer 10

”- Fewer rules {e.g. Blanc de Noirs can have white grapes}

- Custom crush facilities help still winemkaers produce sparkling”