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United States - California Flashcards

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What two mountain ranges bracket the Napa Valley

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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 floor

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Cooler with smaller diurnal shifts

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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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What are the main varietals planted in Carneros AVA

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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Merlot

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

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Sandstone
Volcanic
Clay

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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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What is the coolest mountain AVA in Napa Valley

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Mount Veeder AVA

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Name some classic producers based in Rutherford AVA

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Quintessa
Inglenook
BV

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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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Name a producer based in Atlas Peak

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Kongsgaard

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What is the famous single vineyard site of Oakville

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To-Kalon

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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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What are the soils of To-Kalon Vineyard

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Gravel-rich alluvial

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Name some varietals in addition to Bordeaux grapes planted in Spring Mountain AVA
Syrah Riesling Zinfandel
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Where is the Chiles Valley AVA
East of Napa Valley
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What is the smallest of Napa's mountain AVAs
Diamond Mountain AVA
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What soils would you find in Diamond Mountain AVA
Rocky volcanic
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What moderates the climate of Diamond Mountain District AVA
Elevation Pacific Fog
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What are the three soil-specific bottlings of Diamond Creek
Red Rock Terrace Volcanic Hill Gravelly Meadow
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What AVA sits just north of the city of Napa
Oak Knoll AVA
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What two varietals dominant the plantings of Oak Knoll AVA
Merlot Chardonnay
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What is the most famous single vineyard site of Calistoga AVA
Eisele Vineyard
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What moderates the climate of Coombsville AVA
San Pablo Bay
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Name the most famous white wine bottling from Coombsville AVA
Kongsgaard 'The Judge'
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Where is Coombsville AVA
Just east of Napa city in the foothills of the Vaca mountains
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Where is Pritchard Hill
In the Vaca mountains between Atlas Peak and Howell Mountain
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Name 3 famous producers in Pritchard Hill
Chappellet Bryant Family Colgin Continuum
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What sparkling wine producer is based in Diamond Mountain District AVA
Schramsberg
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What mountain range forms the natural border between Napa and Sonoma
The Mayacamas Mountains
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What is the main soil type of Alexander Valley AVA
Alluvial gravel
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What are the three warmest AVAs of Sonoma County
Knight's Valley AVA Alexander Valley AVA Dry Creek Valley AVA
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What are the two main varietals of Dry Creek Valley AVA
Zinfandel Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the coolest AVA in Sonoma County
Sonoma Coast AVA
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What is the major nested AVA within Sonoma Coast AVA
Fort Ross-Seaview AVA
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What is the major varietal of Bennet Valley AVA
Merlot
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What wind tunnel helps funnel cool coastal air into the inland portion of Sonoma County
The Petaluma Gap
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What are the three main varietals found in the Petaluma Gap AVA
Pinot Noir Chardonnay Syrah
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Name 3 key producers based in Alexander Valley AVA
Jordan Silver Oak Stonestreet Estate
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What is the soil type of Chalk Hill AVA
Quartzite and white volcanic ash (NOT Chalk)
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Name a single vineyard site within Moon Mountain Sonoma County AVA
Montecillo Vineyard
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What is the minimum elevation to quality for Rockpile AVA
800ft
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What are the main soils of the Russian River Valley AVA
Goldridge Altamont (Sandy-loam based)
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Name 3 key producers in Russian River Valley AVA
Rochioli Williams-Seylem Joseph Swan Siduri
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Name a famous producer in West Sonoma Coast AVA
Hirsch Vineyards
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What two rivers confluence in the heart of Mendocino County's top vineyards
Russian River Navarro River
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What style of wine is Anderson Valley AVA famous for
Traditional Method Sparkling Wine
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What two white grapes are popular for still wine production in Anderson Valley AVA
Riesling Gewürztraminer
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What is the smallest AVA in California
Cole Ranch AVA
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What is the minimum elevation required for Mendocino Ridge AVA
1,200ft
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What is the primary varietal of Mendocino Ridge AVA
Zinfandel
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What is the climate of Andersen Valley AVA
Cool continental
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What factor moderates the climate of vineyards in Lake County
Clear Lake
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What is the climate of Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
Cool coastal
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What is the famous single vineyard site of the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
Monte Bello
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What is the climate of Livermore AVA
Warm continental
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What is the primary grape varietals of Livermore AVA
Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the main two varietals of Monterey AVA
Chardonnay Pinot Noir
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What geographic factor moderates the climate of the vineyards in Monterey AVA
A west-east gap in the coastal range pulls cool air inland
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What is the primary grape varietal of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Pinot Noir
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Name a famous single vineyard site in Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Gary's Vineyard
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What mountain range is home to Mount Harlan AVA
Gabilan Mountains
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What is the primary grape varietal of Gabilan Mountains AVA
Pinot Noir
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What is the climate of Paso Robles
Continental, warmer the farther inland you move
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How many sub-AVAs are found within Paso Robles AVA
11
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What geographic feature helps moderate the climate of Paso Robles
The Templeton Gap funnels cool air into western Paso Robles
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What AVA sits just south of San Luis Obispo
Edna Valley AVA
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What is the famous single vineyard site of Santa Maria Valley AVA
Bien Nacido Vineyard
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What are the four major sub-AVAs of Santa Ynez
Sta. Rita Hills Ballard Canyon Los Olivos Happy Canyon
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What is the most important quality AVA in the Central Valley of California
Lodi AVA
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What is the primary varietal of Lodi AVA
Zinfandel
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What is the warmest AVA in the Sierra Foothills
Shenandoah AVA
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What is Angelica and where is it traditionally produced
Fortified wine made by Spanish missionaries in the 18th century in the Los Angeles area from the Mission grape as well as Muscat

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