United States Flashcards
Primary Methods
Traditional, tank, some Pet Nat
Main Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay {small Meunier}
Other Grapes
Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Syrah and Tempranillo
Flavor Profile - traditional
”- Medium Intensity
- Ripe apple, lemon, toasty autolytic notes
- Med acidity
- Brut”
Flavor Profile - tank
”- Additional aromas of raspberry, peach
- Often Extra Dry with notable RS”
California - Growing Region
”- 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”
California - Important Regions
”- 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}”
Washington State
”- 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)”
Oregon
- Cool Willamette Valley - Argyle
Winemaking
”- Fewer rules {e.g. Blanc de Noirs can have white grapes}
- Custom crush facilities help still winemkaers produce sparkling”
