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1
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How many hectares of vineyards does the US have?

What’s their annual production?

A

US:

443.000 ha

30 million hl per year

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What’s the climate like in the US?

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On the west side, the climate and soil is suitable for growing noble grape varieties.

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How many AVA’s does California have?

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147

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What is characteristic for American wines?

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Almost only varietal wines

The name of the grape variety is clearly written on the label

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What is an appellation called in the US?

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AVA: American Viticultural Area

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How many hectares of vineyard does California have?

What’s their annual production?

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California:

220.000 ha

25 million hl per year

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What’s the climate in California?

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Globally: mediterranean warm

The temperature changes from west to east.
The coast is cool, the east is warm
Irrigation is needed on a large scale, rain occurs mostly in the winter
Behind the hills it is moderately warm, there is a risk for frost in the spring

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Which 5 viticultural areas can California be divided in?

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California:

North Coast
Central Coast (San Francisco)
South Coast (Los Angeles)
Central Valley (inland)
Sierra Foothills (Sierra Nevada)

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Where is Napa Valley?

How many hectares of vineyards does Napa Valley have?

What’s their annual production?

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Napa Valley is located in California

18.000 ha

650.000 hl per year

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What is the most important grape variety of Napa Valley?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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What grapes can be found in Napa Valley?

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Red:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel
Merlot
Pinot Noir

White:
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

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What soil types does Napa Valley have?

Where are the vineyards located?

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Gravelly soils similar to Médoc, volcanic soils

Vineyards are located both on flat areas and hillsides

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What grape varieties can be found in Sonoma County?

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Red:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel
Merlot
Pinot Noir

White:
Chardonnay

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Where is Sonoma County located?

How many hectares of vineyards do they have?

What’s their annual production?

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Sonoma County is located in California - North Coast

25.000 ha

1.7 million hl per year

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Where is Washington State located?

How many hectares of vineyards does Washington State have?

What’s their annual production?

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Washington State is in the most northern part of the US

21.000 ha

1.3 million hl per year

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16
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What climate does Washington State have?

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Continental climate

Cold winters, hot summers, a relatively short growing season with some summer days with 17 hours of sun or more

Irrigation is necessary

17
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What grapes can be found in Washington State?

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Red:
Syrah
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon

White:
Chardonnay
Riesling

18
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How many percent of the wine from an AVA has to come from the mentioned area?

A

85%

19
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If a grape variety is mentioned on an AVA, how many percent of the wine must then be made from this variety?

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75%

20
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How many percent of the mentioned grape variety from an AVA must be in a wine for export to Europe?

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85%

21
Q

Where is Oregon located?

How many hectares of vineyards does Oregon have?

What’s their annual production?

A

In the US, below Washington State

12.000 ha

300.000 hl per year

22
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What’s the climate of Oregon?

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Oregon:
Strong maritime influences from the ocean

Cooler and more humid than Washington State

23
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What grapes can be found in Oregon?

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Pinot Noir

Pinot Gris

24
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How much of the wine in the US comes from California?

A

90%

25
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Why are hybrid grape varieties often used in the US?

A

The climate is not suited for noble varieties, the hybrids are more resistant to the weather conditions.

26
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What are the best areas for winegrowing in California?

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Areas that can benefit from the cold air from the Pacific Ocean, but aren’t located too close to the ocean or too far inland.

27
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Why is irrigation used on a large scale in California?

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Rainfall is limited in the summer months

28
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What subregions does the North Coast have?

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Napa Valley
Sonoma County

29
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Where are the vineyards in Washington State primarily located?

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In the inland just behind the Cascade Range

30
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What’s the biggest difference between the vineyards in Washington State and Oregon?

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In Washington State, the vineyards are located behind the Cascade Range. In Oregon, they are located in front of the Cascade Range

31
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SWhy does Pinot Noir grow well in Oregon?

A

Because of the maritime influences from the Pacific Ocean

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