U.S. and CA Flashcards
Prohibition and phyloxerra dates
1920-1933. 13 years./ 1880’s to 1890’s
Man who brought over European varietals
Agoston Harazsthy
Belieu Vineyard brought over what man from Russia to teach modern wine making
Andre Tchelistcheff
in 1861, prior to prohibition and phylloxera, this man started what would become Napa’s first commercial vineyard
Chales Krug. A german
The Krug winery was eventually purchased by
Robert Mondavi
Robert Mondavi also opened the Robert Mondavi Winery in
Oakville
Judgement of Paris was held
1976 by Steven Spurrier
Who won the judgment of Paris
1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon
in the 1970’s and 1980’s
Clos Du Val (2 frenchmen bought 150 acres) formed in 1972, Domaine Chandon (formed by Moet & Chandon) in 1973, Opus One (Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi focused on bordeaux style blends) in 1979, and Domaine Carneros (Champagne Taittinger focused on sparkling wines) in 1987. Also not to be forgotton is Inglenook built by a Finish Pioneer Sea Captain
What spurred on wine growth and made it consumer friendly.
In 1978 and 1979, respectively, the magazines The Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator were launched. Both employed a 100 pt. wine system
Top two Napa Grapes (red and white)
Cabernet Sauvignon/Bordeaux blend and Chardonnay
Type of trelissing modeled after Bordeaux and used in Napa
VSP Verticle Shoot Positioning
Top Napa wineries making cabernet sauvignon and commanding top dollar
Harlan, and Screaming Eagle. Diamond Creek. Schaffer.
ATF
Alcohol Tobacco Firearm handles illegal production of alcohol and smuggling of alcohol
TTB
Tax Trade Bureau enforces import laws , maintains list of AVA’s, oversees labeling and advertising, collects taxes
Required on a U.S. wine lable
Alcohol Content, Name of Bottler/Importer plus their address, Sulfite Statement, Brand name,
Not required by U.S law
Vintage Date, Grape Variety, Estate Bottled, Label Art, Appellation of Origin
What are the five main wine regions of CA
North Coast AVA, Central Coast AVA, South Coast AVA, San Francisco Bay AVA, Sierra Foothills AVA, Central Valley is NOT an AVA but grows the majority of CA table grapes, juice, raisin, and bulk wine comes from here
What falls in the North Coast AVA
Napa, Sonoma, Menodicino and Lake County
Geography and climate of Napa
Mediterranean climate. High pressure and heat of interior pulls cool air off San Pablo Bay bringing in morning fog. Southern Napa cooler than Northern. Fog burns off during the day.
How many AVA’s in Napa
17 including Napa Valley; Oakville, Yontsville, Atlas Peak, Stags Leap, Chiles, Howell, Caslistoga, Diamond Mtn., Oakvill, Yontsville etc
What AVA does Napa and Sonoma share
Carneros
What AVA does Napa share with Solano county
Wild Horse
Where is Sonoma
East of Napa and on the coast
Top grapes of Sonoma
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauv. Blanc
Where is the Green River Valley
Inside the Russian River valley
Coastal AVA’s
Sonoma Coast and Fort Ross Seaview
Two AVA’s in Sonoma known for Cab. Sauv.
Alexander and Knights Valley
AVA known for Zinfandel
Dry Creek
What is Chalk HIll in Sonoma known for
Chardonnay and Sauv. Blanc
Tiny AVA rockpile is known for
Rich reds
What is the Mendocinio County North of Sonoma known for
Sparkling wine and Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley AVA
Who produces 20% of the states Chardonnay
Monterey County
Another popular Central Coast AVA
Paso Robles in San Luis Bispo known for Rhone varietals.
What does Lodi produce
Zinfandel and others. Zinfandel is croation and another name for Primitivo from the heel of Italy’s Apuglia
What state next to CA produces the most wine in the U.S.
Washington
What are their top red and white grapes
Cab. Sauv. and Chardonnay.
What is the only western AVA located to the west of the Cascade mountain rain and not protected by the rain shadow
Peugot Sound
Who regulates Washington
WWQA Washington Wine Quality Alliance
What percentage of grapes must be from WA to use the WA AVA
95%
Some washington AVA’s
Everything not MEDCRY. Lake Chelan, Wluke Slope, Yakima Valley, Rattlesnake Hills, Naches Heights, Snipes Mountain, Red Mountain, Horse Haven Hills, Ancient Lakes of Columbia (formed from Missoula floods),
Two AVA’s shared by WA and Oregon
Columbia Valley and Walla Walla
CA and Napa respectively produce
90% of wine in U.S. Napa 4% of wine in U.S.
Schramsburg, Mumm, Roederer, Domaine Chandon, Domaine Carneros
CA sparkling wine,
U.S. Port style wines after 2006 cannot call themselves what
“Port”
Size of Napa
30 long wide and 1-5 mi. wide
Mountain ranges of Napa
Mayacama western and Vaca eastern
Mountain range that divides Napa and Sonoma
Mayacama
