UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Flashcards
What does an AVA stands for?
- American Viticultural Arean
- A delimited grape-wine growing area.
What are the major wine-producing states of US?
- Washington State
- Oregon
- California
- New York State
What are the climate influences of US?
- Large bodies of water/ Irrigations: Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Columbia River Valley, Hudson River Valley.
- Mountains: Petaluma Gap, Coastal Ranges, Cascade Mt, Mayacamas Mt, Vaca Mt, Sierra Nevada.
What is the percentage (%) of grapes required if the wine is labeled by country, estate or county?
- min. 75% ( 85% if exported to the EU country)
What is the percentage (%) of grapes is required if labeled by AVA?
- min. 85%
What is the percentage of grapes required from a wine labeled as Washington State?
- min. 95% (Exception)
What is the percentage of grapes required to CA, Oregon and Washington labeled wines?
- 95% (Exceptions) atleast are grown in the state.
What is the percentage of grapes required from a SINGLE VINEYARD labeled wine?
- min. 95%
What is the percentage of grapes required from a SINGLE VARIETAL labeled wine?
- min. 85% (must come from that variety)
In Oregon : What is the min.% from PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY varietals labeled wine?
- min.90% (except form Bordeaux Varietals min. 75%)
What is the percentage of grapes required from AVA labeled wines with a STATED VINTAGE?
From wines labeled by a COUNTY/STATE?
- min. 95% from that stated vintage
- min. 85% from that stated vintage
If the wine is ESTATE BOTTLED, it must contain min.__% of grapes from a single AVA or from an estate own vineyard.
- 100%
Which organization controls and oversees the AVA system?
Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) 2002
What are the principal grape varieties of Napa Valley?
White:
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
Red:
- Cab. Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Zinfandel
- Syrah
Name the 16 AVAs of Napa Valley.
- CALISTOGA
- DIAMOND MT.
- SPRING MT. DISTRICT
- ST. HELENA
- RUTHERFORD
- OAKVILLE
- YOUNTVILLE
- STAGS LEAP DISTRICT
- OAK KNOLL DISTRICT
- MOUNT VEEDER
- HOWELL MOUNTAIN
- CHILES VALLEY
- ATLAS PEAK
- WILD HORSE
- COMBS-VILLE
- LOS CARNEROS
What are the principal grape varietals of Sonoma County?
White:
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
Red:
- Pinot Noir
- Cab. Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Zinfandel
- Syrah
Name the 18 AVAs of Sonoma County.
- NORTHERN SONOMA
- ROCKPILLE
- CLOVERDALE PEAK (shared w/d Mendocino County)
- ALEXANDER VALLEY
- SONOMA COAST
- FORT-ROSS SEAVIEW
- DRY CREEK VALLEY
- KNIGHTS VALLEY
- RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
- GREEN VALLEY
- CHALK HILL
- FOUNTAIN-GROVE
- BENNETT VALLEY
- SONOMA VALLEY
- SONOMA MOUNTAIN
- MOON MOUNTAIN
- PETALUMA GAP
- LOS CARNEROS (shared w/d Napa Valley)
Principal wine districts of San Francisco Bay Area.
- CONTRA COSTA
- LIVERMORE VALLEY
- SANTA CRUZ MT.
- SANTA CLARA VALLEY
- BEN LOMOND MT.
- SAN YSIDRO DISTRICT
- PACHECO PASS
What are the 2 mountain ranges that surrounds and influences Napa Valley?
- VACA MOUNTAINS (EAST)
- MAYACAMAS MOUNTAINS (WEST)
What are the principal grape varieties of San Franciso Bay?
White:
- Chardonnay
Red:
- Pinot Noir
What AVA is between NAPA VALLEY and SONOMA COUNTY?
- LOS CARNEROS AVA
Principal wine districts of Monterey.
- MONTEREY
- CARMEL VALLEY
- SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS
- CHALONE
- ARROYO SECO
- SAN BERNABE
- SAN LUCAS
- SAN ANTONIO VALLEY
- HAMES VALLEY
What is the name of the river that goes through Monterey AVA?
- SALINAS RIVER
What is the most planted grape variety of Monterey?
White:
- CHARDONNAY
Red:
- PINOT NOIR
Principal wine disrticts of Santa Barbara County.
- SANTA MARIA HILLS
- STA. RITA HILLS
- SANTA YNEZ
- HAPPY CANYON
What are the main grape varietals of Santa Barbara?
- CHARDONNAY
- PINOT NOIR
Where is Bien Nacido VIneyard located?
- Sta. Maria Valley
Where Is Paso Robles located?
- SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY,CENTRAL COAST
Principal wine districts of Paso Robles.
- PASO ROBLES
- YORK MT.
- EDNA VALLEY
- ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY
What is the main grape variety and style of Paso Robles?
Red:
- RHONE VARIETALS GSM- (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre)
- Zinfandel
- Cab. Sauvignon
White:
- Chardonnay
Principal wine districts of Oregon.
- Columbia Valley (shared w/d WA)
- Columbia Gorge (shared w/D WA)
- Willamette Valley (Dundee Hills)
- Southern Oregon (Elkton Oregon; Umpqua Valley)
What is the most popular and top-performing grape variety of Willamette Valley?
- Pinot Noir
Principal wine districts of Washington State.
- Puget Sound
- Columbia Valley (shared w/d Oregon)
- Columbia George (shared w/d Oregon)
- Yakima Valley
- Horse Heaven Hills
- Walla-Walla Valley (shared w/d Oregon)
Which mountain range creates a rain shadow effect to Washington State?
- Cascade Mountains
What are the top grape varieties of Washington State?
Whites:
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
Reds:
- Cab. Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Syrah
What is the most important region/district of WA?
- COLUMBIA VALLEY
What are the most important grape varieties of Columbia Valley?
Whites:
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
Reds:
- Syrah
- Merlot
- Cab. Sauvignon
Where is Walla-Walla Valley located?
- Washington State (shared w/d Oregon)
The coolest and wettest AVA of WA.
- Puget Sound
Most important grape variety of Yakima Valley?
- Syrah
What are the dominant grapes of Walla-Walla Valley?
WHITES:
- Chardonnay
- Gewurztraminer
REDS:
- Bordeaux varietals ( Cab. Sauvignon, Merlot)
- Syrah
What are the dominant grapes of Puget Sound?
WHITES:
- Madeleine Angevine
- Muller-Thurgau
- Siegerrebe
What are the 3 sub-AVAs of Yakima Valley?
- Red Mountain (Hottest area)
- Rattlesnake Hills
- Snipes Mt.
What are the 2 most important wine districts of New York State?
- Finger Lakes
- Long Island
What are the 2 sub-regions of Finger Lakes?
- Seneca Lake (deepest)
- Cayuga Lake
What is the dominant grape of Finger Lakes?
- Riesling
What are the 2 sub-regions of Long Island?
- Hampstons Long Island
- North Fork Long Island
What is the dominant grape of Long Island?
Bordeaux Varietals :
Reds
- Merlot
- Cab. Sauvignon
- Cab. Franc
Whites
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
What are the climate moderators of New York State?
- Atlantic Ocean (East)
- Finger Lakes
- Numerous Rivers
Where is Clear Lake located?
- Dominant grapes?
- Lake County, North Coast CA
White:
- Sauvignon Blanc
Reds:
- Cab. Sauvignon
- Zinfandel
What is the dominant grape of Sierra Foothhills?
- Zinfandel
Where is Guenoc Valley located?
- Lake County, North Coast, CA (Monopole)
Who is behind Insignia Winery and where is it located?
- Joseph Phelps
- Located- St. Helena, Napa Valley
What are the synonyms of Zinfandel? Origin?
- Primitivo (Italy)
- Tribidrag (Croatia-Origin)
Where is E & J Gallo Winery located?
- Based in MODESTO, Central Valley
- This name was introduced in 1998 to recognized the Bordeaux style blends in California. It’s recognizable for red and white bordeaux wines.
- RED/WHITE MERITAGE
Where is Templeton Gap District Located?
Dominant grape?
- Paso Robles
Grapes:
- Syrah (red)
- Viognier (White)
Where are these producers located?
- Harlan Estate
- Ridge
- Château Montelena
- Shafer
- Opus One
- Harlan Estate- Oakville, Napa Valley
- Ridge- Santa Cruz Mountain, Central Coast
- Château Montelena- Calistoga, Napa Valley
- Shafer- Stag´s Leap District, Napa Valley
- Opus One- Oakville, Napa Valley
Mendocino County is known for which grape varieties?
- Pinot Noir
- Zinfandel
What are the sub-AVAs of Mendocino County?
- Covelo
- Dos Rios
- Potter Valley
- Redwood Valley
- Eagle Peak
- Anderson Valley
- Mendocino Ridge
- Yorkville Highlands
- Cole Ranch
- Mcdowell Valley
- Pine Mountain Cloverdale Peak
- Benmore Valley
Anderson Valley is well known for which grape varieties?
- Pinot Noir
- Riesling
