United States Flashcards
How many hectares of vineyards does the US have?
What’s their annual production?
US:
443.000 ha
30 million hl per year
What’s the climate like in the US?
On the west side, the climate and soil is suitable for growing noble grape varieties.
How many AVA’s does California have?
147
What is characteristic for American wines?
Almost only varietal wines
The name of the grape variety is clearly written on the label
What is an appellation called in the US?
AVA: American Viticultural Area
How many hectares of vineyard does California have?
What’s their annual production?
California:
220.000 ha
25 million hl per year
What’s the climate in California?
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
Which 5 viticultural areas can California be divided in?
California:
North Coast
Central Coast (San Francisco)
South Coast (Los Angeles)
Central Valley (inland)
Sierra Foothills (Sierra Nevada)
Where is Napa Valley?
How many hectares of vineyards does Napa Valley have?
What’s their annual production?
Napa Valley is located in California
18.000 ha
650.000 hl per year
What is the most important grape variety of Napa Valley?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What grapes can be found in Napa Valley?
Red:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel
Merlot
Pinot Noir
White:
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
What soil types does Napa Valley have?
Where are the vineyards located?
Gravelly soils similar to Médoc, volcanic soils
Vineyards are located both on flat areas and hillsides
What grape varieties can be found in Sonoma County?
Red:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel
Merlot
Pinot Noir
White:
Chardonnay
Where is Sonoma County located?
How many hectares of vineyards do they have?
What’s their annual production?
Sonoma County is located in California - North Coast
25.000 ha
1.7 million hl per year
Where is Washington State located?
How many hectares of vineyards does Washington State have?
What’s their annual production?
Washington State is in the most northern part of the US
21.000 ha
1.3 million hl per year
What climate does Washington State have?
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
What grapes can be found in Washington State?
Red:
Syrah
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
White:
Chardonnay
Riesling
How many percent of the wine from an AVA has to come from the mentioned area?
85%
If a grape variety is mentioned on an AVA, how many percent of the wine must then be made from this variety?
75%
How many percent of the mentioned grape variety from an AVA must be in a wine for export to Europe?
85%
Where is Oregon located?
How many hectares of vineyards does Oregon have?
What’s their annual production?
In the US, below Washington State
12.000 ha
300.000 hl per year
What’s the climate of Oregon?
Oregon:
Strong maritime influences from the ocean
Cooler and more humid than Washington State
What grapes can be found in Oregon?
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
How much of the wine in the US comes from California?
90%
