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1
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What two mountain ranges bracket the Napa Valley

A

Mayacamas Mountains
Vaca Mountains

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What bay bookends the southern border of Napa Valley AVA

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San Pablo Bay

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What is the newest AVA in Napa Valley as of October 2024

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Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA

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What factors moderate the climate of Carneros AVA

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Bay breezes & fog from the San Pablo Bay

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What is the minimum elevation required for vineyards to be labeled Howell Mountain AVA

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Must be over 1,400 ft in elevation

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What is the soil type of Howell Mountain AVA

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Thin rocky volcanic

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What is the climate of Howell Mountain in comparison to the valley flor

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Cooler with smaller diurnal shifts

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8
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What counties share Wild Horse Valley AVA

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Napa
Solano

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What are the main varietals planted in Wild Horse Valley AVA

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Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

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What is the climate of Wild Horse Valley AVA in comparison to the rest of Napa Valley

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The coolest AVA with lots of morning fog

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What is the soil of Wild Horse Valley AVA

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Volcanic red basalt

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12
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What are the main varietals planted in Carneros AVA

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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Merlot

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13
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Describe the terrain and its’ effects on vineayards in the Stag’s Leap District AVA

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Smooth knolls provide light slopes with both wind tunnels and eastern facing exposure

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14
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What are the main soil types in Stag’s Leap District

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Sandstone
Volcanic
Clay

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15
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Who planted the first Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the Stag’s Leap District

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Nate Fay

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What is notable about the 1973 Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon

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It won the Judgement of Paris blind tasting in 1976

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17
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What is the coolest mountain AVA in Napa Valley

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Mount Veeder AVA

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18
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Name some classic producers based in Rutherford AVA

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Quintessa
Inglenook
BV

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19
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What is the terrain of Rutherford AVA

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Mainly flat with light rolling hills

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What is the famous single vineyard site for Chardonnay in Rutherford

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Star Vineyard

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21
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Name a producer based in Atlas Peak

A

Kongsgaard

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22
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What is the famous single vineyard site of Oakville

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To-Kalon

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23
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Name some classic producers based in Oakville AVA

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Screaming Eagle
Harlan Estate
Dalla Valle
Opus One

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24
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What are the soils of To-Kalon Vineyard

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Gravel-rich alluvial

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25
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Name some varietals in addition to Bordeaux grapes planted in Spring Mountain AVA

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Syrah
Riesling
Zinfandel

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26
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Where is the Chiles Valley AVA

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East of Napa Valley

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27
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What is the smallest of Napa’s mountain AVAs

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Diamond Mountain AVA

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28
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What soils would you find in Diamond Mountain AVA

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Rocky volcanic

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29
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What moderates the climate of Diamond Mountain District AVA

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Elevation
Pacific Fog

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30
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What are the three soil-specific bottlings of Diamond Creek

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Red Rock Terrace
Volcanic Hill
Gravelly Meadow

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31
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What AVA sits just north of the city of Napa

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Oak Knoll AVA

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32
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What two varietals dominant the plantings of Oak Knoll AVA

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Merlot
Chardonnay

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33
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What is the most famous single vineyard site of Calistoga AVA

A

Eisele Vineyard

34
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What moderates the climate of Coombsville AVA

A

San Pablo Bay

35
Q

Name the most famous white wine bottling from Coombsville AVA

A

Kongsgaard ‘The Judge’

36
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Where is Coombsville AVA

A

Just east of Napa city in the foothills of the Vaca mountains

37
Q

Where is Pritchard Hill

A

In the Vaca mountains between Atlas Peak and Howell Mountain

38
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Name 3 famous producers in Pritchard Hill

A

Chappellet
Bryant Family
Colgin
Continuum

39
Q

What sparkling wine producer is based in Diamond Mountain District AVA

A

Schramsberg

40
Q

What mountain range forms the natural border between Napa and Sonoma

A

The Mayacamas Mountains

41
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What is the main soil type of Alexander Valley AVA

A

Alluvial gravel

42
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What are the three warmest AVAs of Sonoma County

A

Knight’s Valley AVA
Alexander Valley AVA
Dry Creek Valley AVA

43
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What are the two main varietals of Dry Creek Valley AVA

A

Zinfandel
Cabernet Sauvignon

44
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What is the coolest AVA in Sonoma County

A

Sonoma Coast AVA

45
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What is the major nested AVA within Sonoma Coast AVA

A

Fort Ross-Seaview AVA

46
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What is the major varietal of Bennet Valley AVA

A

Merlot

47
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What wind tunnel helps funnel cool coastal air into the inland portion of Sonoma County

A

The Petaluma Gap

48
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What are the three main varietals found in the Petaluma Gap AVA

A

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Syrah

49
Q

Name 3 key producers based in Alexander Valley AVA

A

Jordan
Silver Oak
Stonestreet Estate

50
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What is the soil type of Chalk Hill AVA

A

Quartzite and white volcanic ash (NOT Chalk)

51
Q

Name a single vineyard site within Moon Mountain Sonoma County AVA

A

Montecillo Vineyard

52
Q

What is the minimum elevation to quality for Rockpile AVA

A

800ft

53
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What are the main soils of the Russian River Valley AVA

A

Goldridge
Altamont
(Sandy-loam based)

54
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Name 3 key producers in Russian River Valley AVA

A

Rochioli
Williams-Seylem
Joseph Swan
Siduri

55
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Name a famous producer in West Sonoma Coast AVA

A

Hirsch Vineyards

56
Q

What two rivers confluence in the heart of Mendocino County’s top vineyards

A

Russian River
Navarro River

57
Q

What style of wine is Anderson Valley AVA famous for

A

Traditional Method Sparkling Wine

58
Q

What two white grapes are popular for still wine production in Anderson Valley AVA

A

Riesling
Gewürztraminer

59
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What is the smallest AVA in California

A

Cole Ranch AVA

60
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What is the minimum elevation required for Mendocino Ridge AVA

A

1,200ft

61
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What is the primary varietal of Mendocino Ridge AVA

A

Zinfandel

62
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What is the climate of Andersen Valley AVA

A

Cool continental

63
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What factor moderates the climate of vineyards in Lake County

A

Clear Lake

64
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What is the climate of Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

A

Cool coastal

65
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What is the famous single vineyard site of the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

A

Monte Bello

66
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What is the climate of Livermore AVA

A

Warm continental

67
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What is the primary grape varietals of Livermore AVA

A

Sauvignon Blanc

68
Q

What are the main two varietals of Monterey AVA

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

69
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What geographic factor moderates the climate of the vineyards in Monterey AVA

A

A west-east gap in the coastal range pulls cool air inland

70
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What is the primary grape varietal of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA

A

Pinot Noir

71
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Name a famous single vineyard site in Santa Lucia Highlands AVA

A

Gary’s Vineyard

72
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What mountain range is home to Mount Harlan AVA

A

Gabilan Mountains

73
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What is the primary grape varietal of Gabilan Mountains AVA

A

Pinot Noir

74
Q

What is the climate of Paso Robles

A

Continental, warmer the farther inland you move

75
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How many sub-AVAs are found within Paso Robles AVA

A

11

76
Q

What geographic feature helps moderate the climate of Paso Robles

A

The Templeton Gap funnels cool air into western Paso Robles

77
Q

What AVA sits just south of San Luis Obispo

A

Edna Valley AVA

78
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What is the famous single vineyard site of Santa Maria Valley AVA

A

Bien Nacido Vineyard

79
Q

What are the four major sub-AVAs of Santa Ynez

A

Sta. Rita Hills
Ballard Canyon
Los Olivos
Happy Canyon

80
Q

What is the most important quality AVA in the Central Valley of California

A

Lodi AVA

81
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What is the primary varietal of Lodi AVA

A

Zinfandel

82
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What is the warmest AVA in the Sierra Foothills

A

Shenandoah AVA

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