United States of America Flashcards
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
Name the sub-AVA’s of San Benito County AVA.
- Cienega Valley
- Lime Kiln Valley
- Mount Harlan
- Paicines
Name the sub-AVA’s of South Coast AVA.
San Diego County - San Pasqual Valley and Ramona Valley.
Riverside County - Temecula Valley.
Which mountains are present in Oregon (Willamette Valley)?
Coast Range and Cascade Mountains.
What climatic benefit does Willamette Valley enjoy?
Maritime climate due to rain-shadow effect from the Cascade mountains which provides plentiful rains.
Name the sub-AVA’s of Oregon AVA.
- Willamette Valley
- Umpqua Valley
- Rogue Valley
- Columbia Gorge
- Columbia Valley
- Walla Walla Valley
- Snake River Valley
Name the sub-AVA’s of Willamette Valley AVA.
- Chehalem Mountains
- Ribbon Ridge
- Dundee Hills
- Yamhill-Carlton District
- McMinnville
- Eola-Amity Hills.
- Van Duzer Corridor
- The Rocks of Milton Freewater
Name the sub-AVA’s of Umpqua Valley AVA.
- Red Hill Douglas County
- Elkton Oregon.
Name the sub-AVA’s of Rouge Valley AVA.
- Applegate
Which AVA’s are shared between Oregon and Washington?
- Walla Walla Valley
- Columbia Valley
- Columbia Gorge
Which AVA’s are shared between Oregon and Idaho?
- Snake River Valley
Name the sub-AVA’s of Columbia Valley AVA in Washington?
- Columbia Gorge
- Walla Walla
- Lake Chelan
- Naches Heights
- Red Mountain
- Yakima Valley
- Snipes Mountain
- Rattlesnake Hills
- Wahluke Slope
- Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley
- Horse Heaven Hills.
What are the grapes of Puget Sound AVA?
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillon
- Riesling
- Merlot
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Name the sub-AVA’s of Idaho.
- Snake River Valley.
Where is Coeur d’Alene?
A viticultural region in Idaho situated in aregion known as Panhandle.
Which indigenous vitis grows in New York?
Vitis Lambrusca - Concord, Catawba, Delaware, Diamond, Elvira, Ives and Niagara.
Name the sub-AVA’s of New York AVA.
- Finger Lakes - Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake
- Lake Erie
- Niagara Escarpment
- Hudson River
- Long Island - Hamptons Long Island and North Fork of Long Island.
