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US History and Law Flashcards

1
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Who is considered to be the father of the California wine industry?

A

Agoston Haraszthy

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2
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What winery did a Hungarian fur trader found in 1857?

A

Buena Vista Winery

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3
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When did phylloxera make it’s way to California?

A

The 1880’s

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4
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When was Prohibition repealed?

A

1933

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How long did the revival of the California wine industry take after the onset of Prohibition?

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50 years

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6
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When was the Judgement of Paris?

A

1976

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7
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The US is the world’s ______ largest producer of wine.

A

4th

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8
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The US leads the world in wine ____________

A

consumption

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9
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Federal beverage alcohol laws are regulated by

A

Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

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10
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The TTB defines and approves what?

A

The boundaries of American wine regions

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11
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Named American wine growing regions are called

A

American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)

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12
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When were the first AVAs named?

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1980

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13
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What was the first AVA?

A

Augusta, Missouri

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What is the minimum variety composition for a USA, state, county or AVA?

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75%

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15
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What is the minimum variety composition for Oregon?

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90%

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16
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What is the minimum vintage composition for a state or county?

A

85%

17
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What is the minimum vintage composition for an AVA or single vineyard?

A

95%

18
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What is the minimum composition for the origin of grapes for a country, state or county?

A

75%
Washington requires 95%
Oregon and California require 100%

19
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What is the minimum composition for the origin of grapes for a stated AVA?

A

85%

20
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What is the minimum composition for the origin of grapes for a stated single vineyard?

A

95%

21
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For an estate bottling what percentage of grapes must be grown on land owned or controlled by the winery, which must be located in an AVA?

A

100%

Introductory Sommelier (24 decks)

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