United States - New York & Other States Flashcards
What is the most planted varietal in New York State
Concord
Who championed the fine wine industry in New York State and brought quality viticulture
Dr. Konstantin Frank
What AVA is home to nearly 90% of wine production in New York
The Finger Lakes AVA
Name the two nestled AVAs of the Finger Lakes AVA
Cayuga Lake AVA
Seneca Lake AVA
Name a key producer in Cayuga Lake AVA
Hosmer Winery
Name a key producer in Seneca Lake AVA
Herman J. Weimer
What are the major varietals of the Finger Lakes AVA
Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Franc
How many lakes are in Finger Lakes AVA
11
What is the warmest AVA in New York State
Long Island AVA
Name the 2 nestled AVAs of Long Islamd AVA
North Fork of Long Island AVA
The Hamptons Long Island AVA
What factor moderates the cool temperatures of Long Island
The Atlantic Ocean
Name a major producer within North Fork of Long Island AVA
Paumanok
Macari
Name a major producer within The Hamptons Long Island AVA
Channing Daughters
Wölffer Estate
What are the major varietals of Long Island AVA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Chardonnay
What Lake moderates the Finger Lakes AVA climate (in addition to the 11 small lakes)
Lake Ontario
What are 3 major grapes planted in the Hudson River Region AVA
Seyval Blanc
Baco Noir
Cabernet Franc
What are the soil types of Hudson River Region AVA
Glacial deposits of Slate, Schist, Shale, and Limestone
Name a major producer from Hudson River Region AVA
Brotherhood Winery
What varietals are planted in Upper Hudson AVA
Hybrids:
La Crecent, Marquette, and Frontensac
What varietals are planted in Champlain Valley of New York AVA
Hybrids:
La Crecent, Marquette, and Frontensac
What body of water moderates the climate of Niagara Escarpment AVA
Lake Ontario
What is a unique wine of Niagara Escarpment
Vidal-based Ice Wine
What AVA is the largest in terms of vineyard area outside of California
Lake Erie AVA
What is most production in Lake Erie AVA dedicated to
Juice
Preservers & Jam
What states share Lake Erie AVA
New York State
Pennsylvania
Ohio
What is the largest AVA in the United States
Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA
Hillside vineyard plantings are primarily found in which Texas AVA
Texas Hill Country AVA
What is the most planted red grape of Long Island
Merlot
What is the most planted AVA in Texas
How many acres?
Texas High Plains AVA
3,500 Acres planted as of 2005
How many acres are planted in Texas Hill Country AVA
800 Acres
What is Virginia’s largest AVA
Shenandoah Valley
What is the most planted varietal in Virginia
Cabernet Franc
How many acres are planted with vines in Virginia
4,200 Acres
