US_California Flashcards
1
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6 Major Red Varieties of California
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- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Zinfandel
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah
- Cabernet Franc
2
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7 Descriptors for California Red Zinfandel
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Aroma: Jammy red fruit (strawberry, raspberry), spice, black pepper
Sweetness: Dry
Palate: Plum, blackberry, blueberry, peppercorn, tobacco
Tannin: Medium
Acid: High
Alcohol: High (14-16%)
Body: Full
3
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6 Minor Red Varieties of California
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- Petite Syrah
- Petite Verdot
- Grenache
- Morvèdre
- Tempranillo
- Barbera
4
Q
3 Major White Varieties of California
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- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris/Grigio
- Sauvignon Blanc
5
Q
VCR G
4 Minor White Varieties of California
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- Viognier
- Chenin Blanc
- Riesling
- Gewürztraminer
6
Q
California Location
3 Facts
A
- West Coast
- 840 miles from Oregon to Mexico
- 250 Miles from Pacific Ocean to Nevada/Arizona
7
Q
4 California Landmarks
North to South
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- San Francisco
- Monterey
- Santa Barbera
- Los Angelos
8
Q
California Geology
3 Facts, including %
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- Nearly 840 miles of Pacific Ocean Coastline
- Central Valley: 300 miles from Sacramento Valley to San Juaquin Valley (60% of CA agriculture and 75% of CA grapes from here)
- Sierra Nevada Mountains: Between Central Valley and Great Basin, 400ish miles long
9
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California Climate
2 Facts
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- Very diverse, but CA wine country is considered the “New World’s Mediterranean”
- Top wine regions are stacked north to south, between the extremes of the cold coastline and the hot Cenral Valley, 80 miles inland
10
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California’s Climatic Phenomenon
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- A climactic yin-yang, resulting from the state’s unique topography
- As interior temperatures rise, cool air and fog are sucked inland to fill its space, either directly into valleys or through gaps in mountain ranges
11
Q
Agoston Haraszthy
(agus-ton har-as-tea)
3 Facts
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- A Hungarian Fur Trader who became The Father of the American Wine Industry
- Credited with bringing European vitis vinifera vines to America
- Saw potential of Sonoma Valley and founded Buena Vista, the oldest winery in Sonoma, in 1857
12
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Charles Krug
6 Facts
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- An apprentice for Agoston Haraszthy
- Founded Charles Krug Winery in 1861 (St Helena)
- Modavi Family bought Krug Winery (1941)
- Robert Mondavi began his career at Krug Winery
- Oldest commercial winery in Napa that is still functional
- His dedication to learning and sharing knowledge played pivotal role in advancing CA wine industry.
13
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Jacob Schram
4 Facts
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- Founded Schramsberg in 1862 in Calistoga
- Was a German Immigrant
- Today Schramsberg is regarded as a premium Champenoise Method Sparkling Producer in Napa Valley
14
Q
Inglenook Winery
3 Facts
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- Founded by Gustav Niebaum, a Finnish Sea Captain/Fur Trader, in 1879
- Rutherford
- Inglenook defined as a “Chimney Corner”
15
Q
Beaulieu Vineyards
4 Facts
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- Established by Georges de Latour in Oakville in 1900
- André Tchelistcheff (chel-LEES-cheff) hired as winemaker is 1938 and quality increases significantly
