United States of America Flashcards
(40 cards)
When was the American Viticultural Area (AVA) System classification first published?
Published in 1978 with Augusta Missouri being the first designated AVA in 1980.
Name the main wine regions of California.
- North Coast
- Central Coast
- Sierra Foothills
- Central Valley
- South Coast
What are the AVA’s of Paso Robles AVA?
- Adelaida District
- Creston District
- El Pomar District
- Paso Robles Estrella District
- Paso Robles Genesco District
- Paso Robles Highlands District
- Paso Robles Willow Creek District
- San Juan Creek
- San Miguel District
- Santa Margarita Ranch
- Templeton Gap (Coolest)
What is a Meritage wine?
A red or white wine made in America from a blend of the classic Bordeaux grape varieties.
What are the grapes for red Meritage?
Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, St. Macaire, Gros Verdot and Carmenere.
What are the grapes for white Meritage?
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle du Bordelais.
What is “Trilogy”?
A proprietary blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
- Flora Springs Wine Company.
Which counties are encompassed in the California North Coast?
- Lake County
- Mendocino County
- Sonoma County
- Napa County
Which mountains are present in Napa Valley?
Vaca Range in the east and Maycamas Mountains in the west.
Why is Los Carneros the coolest region in Napa valley?
Due to its proximity to the St. Pablo Bay, an extension of San Francisco bay.
Name the AVA’s of Napa Valley.
- Los Carneros - VF
- Coombsville - VF
- Wild Horse Valley - VF
- Mount Veeder - M
- Oak Knoll District - VF
- Yountville - VF
- Stags Leap District - VF
- Atlas Peak - M
- Oakville - VF
- Rutherford - VF
- St. Helena - VF
- Spring Mountain District - M
- Howell Mountain - M
- Chiles Valley - M
- Diamond Mountain - M
- Calistoga. - VF
Which AVA is shared by Napa Valley AVA and Sonoma Valley AVA?
Los Carneros AVA
What are the sub - AVA’s of Sonoma AVA?
- Los Carneros
- Rockpile
- Russian River Valley
- Green Valley
- Bennett Valley
- Chalk Hill
- Dry Creek Valley
- Knights Valley
- Alexander Valley
- Northern Sonoma Fort Ross Seaview
- Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
- Sonoma Coast
- Sonoma Valley
- Sonoma Mountain
- Sonoma County.
What are the sub - AVA’s of Mendocino County?
- Pine Mountain - Cloverdale Peak
- Mendocino Ridge
- Yorkville Highlands
- Anderson Valley
- Benmore Valley
- Cole Ranch
- McDowell Valley
- Redwood Valley
- Potter Valley
- Dos Rios
- Covelo.
Which are the single vineyard AVA’s of Mendocino County?
- Cole Ranch - Ruth Lewandowski.
- McDowell Valley - McDowell Valley Vineyards.
- Dos Rios - Vin de Tevis
Which Champagne house does classic method sparkling wine in Mendocino County?
- Roederer Estate.
What are the sub-AVA’s of Lake County?
- Clear Lake AVA.
- Geunoc Valley - Single Owner - Guenoc Estate.
- High Valley
- Red Hills Lake County
- Benmore Valley - Single Vineyard.
What are the sub-AVA’s of Central Valley?
- Sacramento Valley
- San Joaquin Valley
- Yolo County
- Lodi
- Capay Valley
- Clarksburg
- Diablo Grande
- Madera
- Merritt Island
- River Junction
Name the sub-AVA’s of Lodi AVA.
- Cosumnes River AVA
- Alta Mesa AVA
- Sloughhouse AVA
- Borden Ranch AVA
- Clements Hills AVA
- Jahant AVA
- Mokelumne River AVA
Name the sub-AVA’s of Sierra Foothhills AVA.
- El Dorado
- Fiddletown
- Fair Play
- North Yuba
- California Shenandoah Valley
Name the sub-AVA’s of San Francisco Bay AVA.
- Contra Costa
- Santa Clara
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- Santa Clara Valley
- Ben Lomond Mountain
- Pacheao Pass
- San Ysidro
- Livermore Valley
Name the sub-AVA’s of Moneterey AVA.
- Arroyo Seco
- Carmel Valley
- Chalone
- Hames Valley
- San Antonio Valley
- San Bernabe
- San Lucas
Name the sub-AVA’s of San Louis Obisbo County AVA.
- Paso Robles
- Arroyo Grande Valley
- Edna Valley
- York Mountain
Name the sub-AVA’s of Santa Barbara County AVA.
- Santa Maria Valley
- Sta. Rita Hills
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Happy Canyon
