United States Flashcards
What was the first AVA in the U.S
Agusta - in Missouri in late 1980
Is a label lists an AVA a minimum of what percentage of grapes must be from the stated AVA
85%
To additionally label vintage, 95% of grapes must come from stated vintage
In the USA If a wine is labeled by their county, state or country, then what percentage of the grapes must be from the listed area
75%
CA and OR are exceptions. 100% of fruit must come from their respective state.
WA is 95%
Wines labeled by single vineyard must contain this percentage of grapes grown in stated vineyard in USA
95%
Wines labeled with a varietal designation must contain this minimum of stated grape in the U.S.
75%
only 51% for Vitis Labrusca grapes
Yakima Valley was Washingtons first AVA in 1983. What are its sub regions
Snipes Mountain
Rattlesnake Hills
Red Mountain
Candy Mountain
Goose Gap
What are the mountain AVA’s of Napa
To the west
Mount Veeder
Diamond Mountain District
Spring Mountain District
To the East
Atlas Peak
Howell Mountain
What is the wettest and coolest of the mountain AVA’s in Napa. It was also the 1st to receive its own AVA
Howell Mountain
Guidelines start at 1,400 feet
Added 1983
What are the Valley floor AVA’s of Napa
Yountville
Oakville
Stages Leap District
Calistoga
St. Helena
Rutherford
What is the most planted grape in Sonoma County
Chardonnay with over 16,000 acres planted
What is the warmest AVA in Sonoma County?
Knights Valley
Gravelly soils
BDX varietals
Main Grape of Bennett Valley
Merlot and chardonnay
What is the smallest AVA in the US
Cole Ranch AVA - Riesling and CS
1,400-1600 feet
What is the altitude range for Mendocino ridge
1200 feet
What is the largest AVA in North America
