United States: New York Flashcards
What important legislation was passed in 1976 in New York for wineries?
Farm Winery Act allowed grape growers to open wineries and sell directly to the public, so many new, small wineries were established
What is the climate of the Finger Lakes?
Continental with warm summers and cold winters; very deep, long lakes provide important warming effect
What effects do the lakes have in New York’s Finger Lakes region?
Cold air drains to water, lakes warm air which rises, creating a vacuum that draws off cold air
Lake effect snow can insulate vines
Warming influence in autumn to prolong growing season
Cool air in spring delays budburst to reduce chance of frost damage
What four lakes are most vineyards located around in the Finger Lakes region?
Canandaigua
Keuka
Seneca
Cayuga
Where are most vyds planted in the Finger Lakes region?
Steeper areas where cold air flows down towards lakes (instead of cold air pockets in flat bench areas)
What is the common training system in the Finger Lakes region?
Scott Henry and big vine training systems because of the fertile soils, sufficient rainfall, and to allow greater air circulation
What are the two most planted varieties in the Finger Lakes region?
Riesling
Cabernet franc
What grape is widely used for ice wine production in New York and in Canada?
Vidal
What is the climate of the Long Island AVA? What grapes do they plant there?
Maritime; long growing season because of multiple bodies of water slowly releasing summer heat through autumn
Climate allows for Bordeaux varieties, among many others
High humidity is a problem in the Long Island AVA. What can be done to alleviate this?
Plant near coast for breezes
Spraying
Leaf removal for better air circulation
Sorting grapes
Where is the oldest active winery in the US?
Hudson River Region AVA (1839)
What are the most important markets for New York?
Cellar door and in-state sales
