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USA Flashcards

1
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What does it mean AVA

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American Viticultural Area

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When did AVA introduce

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1983

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3
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What is the main wine regions of California

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North Coast
Central coast
South coast
Central Valley
Sierra foothills

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4
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Who did Start the the industry of wine in USA

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Robert Mondavi back in 60’

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5
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Refer the regulations of AVAs

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The wine must contain 85% of the grapes from the stated AVA

If the grape is stated , it must be contained at 75%

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6
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What is meritage

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Red Bordeaux blend

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7
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What is red meritage

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Blend of tho or more from the following grapes:
Cab. Sauvignon
Merlot
Cab Franc
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Gros Verdot
St Macaire
Carmenere

No single variety may make up more than 90% of either red or white blends

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What is white Meritage

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Blend of two or more of the following grapes:
Sauvignon blanc
Semillon
Muscadelle

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9
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Other name for petit syrah

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Durif

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10
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What is the unique geografical characteristics of Sonoma and Napa

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3 mountain Ranges
Vaca
Mayacamas
Coast Rangers

Waters
St Pablo Bay
St Francisco Bay
Berryessa Lake

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11
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What is the unique climate characteristics of Napa

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12
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Refer the sub zones of Napa

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Los Carneros
Coombsville
Wild Horse Valley
Oak Knoll
Mount Veeder
Yountville
Stags leap
Atlas peak
Oakville
Rutherford
Chiles valley
Howell Mountain
Caligosta
Diamond Mountain
Spring Mountain
St Helena

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13
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What grapes are produced in Napa

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14
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Refer some producers of Oakville

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Robert Mondavi
Nickel & Nickel
Silver Oak
Opus one
Ulysses
Screaming eagle
Far Niente

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State some producers of Rutherford

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Beaulieu
Inglenook
Frogs leap
Quintessa
Caymus
The Prisoner Wine

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16
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State some producers of Stags Leap

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Stags Leap wine Cellar
Shaffer
Robert Stinkey
Cliff Lede

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17
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Refer some producers of Caligosta

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Chateau Montelena
Clos pegase
Larkmead

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18
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Who does own the Dom Carneros

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Taittinger

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19
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Who does own Beaulieu and Inglenook

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Francis Ford Copola

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20
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What climate does have Sonoma

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A mix of cool, maritime exposure on the coast and in the western areas of the Russian River Valley and Petaluma Gap and hot inland in the Dry Creek and Alexander valleys

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21
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What AVA is shared between Napa and Sonoma

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Carneros
(Los Carneros in Napa)

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22
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Refer the AVAs of Sonoma

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Sonoma Coast
Ford Ros Seaview
North Sonoma
Rockpile
Dry Creek Vally
Pine Mountain- Gloverdale Peak
Alexander Valley
Knights Valley
Chalky Hill
Fountaingrove
Russian River Valley
Green Valley
Petaluma Gap
Sonoma Valley
Bennet Valley
Sonoma Mountain
Moon Mountain
Carneros

23
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Refer some producers of Mendocino

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Fetzer vineyards
McDowell Valley vineyards
Parduccin wine cellars
Roederer Estate
Kendall Jackson

24
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What is the main production in South Sonoma

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Pino Noir
Chardonnay
Sparkling wines

25
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Refer the AVAa of Mendocino

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Mendocino Ridge
Anderson Valley
Yorkville Highlands
McDowell Valley
Benmore Valley
Cole Ranch
Potter Valler
Redwood Valley
Eagle Peak
Dos Rios
Covelo

26
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For what wines Mendocino is known

A

Pinot noir
Zinfandel
Sparkling wines

27
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Who is the second largest producer in the World

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E&J Gallo winery
Located in Modesto, Central Valley

28
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Refer the AVAs of Monterey

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Carmel Valley
San Lucia Highlands
Chalone
Arroyo Seco
San Bernabe
San Lucas
San Antonio Valley
Hames Valley

29
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For what wines Monterey is known

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

30
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Paso Robles sub zones

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Adelaide
San Miguel
Paso Robles Estrella

York Mountain
Paso Robles Willow Creek
Templeton Gap
El pomar
Paso Robles Geneseo

Santa Margarita Ranch
Creston
Paso Robles Highlans
San Juan creek

31
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What is the main grapes of Paso robles

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Cab Sauvignon

Merlot
Syrah
Zinfandel
Chardonnay

32
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Santa Barbara Ava’s

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Santa Maria Valley
Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Rita Hills
Ballard Canyon
Los olivos District
Happy Canyon of Santa barbara

32
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Santa Barbara Ava’s

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Santa Maria Valley
Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Rita Hills
Ballard Canyon
Los olivos District
Happy Canyon of Santa barbara

33
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Maine grapes of Santa Barbara

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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Boredeaux Blends
Syrah
Rhone blends

34
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Main ranges of Oregon

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West:Siskiuou Mountains, Coast Range
East: Cascade Range

35
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what climate does have Oregon

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maritime

36
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what is the unique phenomenon in Oregon

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shadow effect from Cascade Range providing plentiful rain

37
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Soil type of oregeon

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Mainly Volcanic basalt soil
marine sedimentary
sandstone
siltstone
windblown loess

38
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What is the percentage of the grape if this staded on the label in Oregon

A

90%
75% for Bordeaux blend ( EU 85%)

38
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What is the percentage of the grape if this staded on the label in Oregon

A

90%
75% for Bordeaux blend ( EU 85%)

39
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when and who did start the wine industry in Oregon

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1961 : Richard Sommer started in Umpaqua
1965-66: Charles Coury
David Lett both at willamate

40
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Oregon Ava’s

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*Rogue Valley
-Applegate Valley

*Umpaqua Valley
-Elkton Oregon
-Red Hills Douglas

*Willamate Valley
-Tualatin Hills (2020)
-Yamhill Carlton
-Dunde Hills
-Chehalem Mountain
- Ribbon Ridge
-Laurelwood District (2020)
-Mcminniville
-Van Duzer Corridor
-Eola Amity
-Mt Pisgah Polk (2022)
-Lower Long Tom (2021)

*Columbia Gorge

*Columbia Valley

*Walla Walla Valley
-The Rocks District of Milton Freewater

*Snake River Valley

41
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Main grapes Of Oregon

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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay

Pinot Gris
Riesling
Cab.Sauvignon
Syrah

42
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Staet some Oregon producers

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La Crema Winery
Eyrie Vineyards
Cristom
Bergstom
Domaine Drouhin
Domaine Serene

43
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What is the climate of Washington Estate

A

Continental

44
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What is the larget AVA of Washington

A

Columbia Valley

45
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Whashington AVA’s

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46
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what is the main production of Walla Walla Valley

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Cab.Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Cab.Franc
Malbec

47
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Producers Of Walla Walla

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Leonetti Cellar
Cayuse
Doubleback
Woodward Canyon Winery
L’ Ecole No41

48
Q

For what type of grapes is New York State famous

A

Vitis labrusca
Vitis vinifera

49
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State some vitis labrusca grapes of New York

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Concord
Catawba
Delaware
Diamond
Elvira
Ives
Niagara

50
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New York Vitis Vinifera grapes

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Riesling
Chardonnay
Pinot Blanc

51
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New York AVA’s

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