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Introductory Sommelier Exam (CMS) flashcards
1
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First AVA in the US

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Augusta, Missouri

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Percentage of Grapes Required for Labeling by Appellation

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If labeled by country, state, or county: 75%
If labeled by AVA: 85%
If labeled with a single vineyard: 95%

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What exception is for vitis labrusca

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Vitis labrusca grapes need only compromise of 51%

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What are the large AVA of California

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North Coast, Central Coast, South Coast, San francisco bay and Sierra Foothills

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What is the name of Zinfandel in Croatia

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Crjenak Kastelanski

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What is meritage

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Term used by producers to indicate a premium blend where no grape is over 90% and Bordeaux varieties

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Natural features of Napa Valley

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San Pablo Bay, Vaca Mountains

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Napa Valley AVAs

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Atlas Peak, Calistoga, Chiles Valley, Coombsville, Diamond Mountain District, Howell Mountain, Los Carneros, Mount Veeder, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, Oakville, Rutherford, Spring Mountain District, St Helena, Stags Leap District, Wild Horse Valley, Yountville

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Soils of Napa Valley

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Hillside: Shallow and rocky with alluvial fans at the base of the Mayacamas
Valley floor: Deeper, richer soils with gravel and cobble deposits and more water-holding capacity
volcanic soils

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Between which mountain ranges lays Napa Valley

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Mayacama Mountains and Vaca Mountains

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Special features of Howell Mountains

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Wettest and coolest out of Mountain Appelation of Napa

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What appellations are on valley floor of Napa

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Yountville, Oakville, Stags Leap District, Calistoga, St Helena and Rutherford

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What is Rutherford AVA known for

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Rutherford dust which is a unique microclimate and set of soils

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What are the soils of Stags Leap district

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volcanic

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Natural features of Sonoma

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San Pablo Bay, Mayacamas Mountains and Pacific Ocean

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AVAs of Sonoma

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Alexander Valley, Bennett Valley, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley, Fort Ross-Seaview, Fountaingrove District, Green Valley of the Russian River Valley, Knights Valley, Los Carneros, Moon Mountain District, Northern Sonoma, Petaluma Gap, Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak, Rockpile, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Sonoma Valley, West Sonoma Coast

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17
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What is the most planted variety in Sonoma

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Chardonnay

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18
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Which is the warmest AVA in Sonoma county

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Knights valley

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19
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What grape is dominant in Bennet Valley

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Merlot

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20
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What is Petaluma GAP AVA is named after

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the wind

21
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Which is the smallest AVA in America

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Cole Ranch with a single vineyard Cole Ranch

22
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Where Louis Roederer have established themselves in California

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In Anderson’s Valley

23
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What counties does Mendocino AVA encompass

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Anderson Valley, Comptche, Potter valley, Redwood valley, McDowell Valley, Yorkville Highlands, Cola Ranch and a portion of Mendoncino Ridge

24
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What other important grape varieties are in Anderson Valley

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Gewurztraminer and Riesling

25
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Which AVA is the most prominents in Lake County

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Clear Lake

26
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What are most celebrated parcels in Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

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Ridge Monte Bello vineyard and Boony Doon Estate Vineyard

27
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What is the most planted grape in Monterrey

A

Chardonnay

28
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From which winery do vines come from?

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Chateau Beaucastel

29
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What grapes are most popular in Paso Robles

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Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon

30
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What AVAs are in San Luis Obispo

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Paso Robles, York Mountain, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Coast, and Edna Valley

31
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AVAs in Santa Barbara County

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Alisos Canyon, Ballard Canyon, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, Los Olivos District, Santa Ynez Valley, Sta Rita Hills, Santa Maria Valley

32
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Major grapes in Santa Barbara County

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Red: Pinot Noir, Syrah
White; Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

33
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Which of Santa Barbara County

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Pacific Ocean, San Rafael Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains

34
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What is the most important central valley AVA

A

Lodi

35
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Where majority of vines are located in Washington

A

east of Cascade Mountains

36
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What is the largest appellation in Washington state

A

Columbia Valley AVA

37
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What was the 1st AVA in Washington State

A

Yakima Valley

38
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What are the most planted grapes in Rattlesnake Hills

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Merlot, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

39
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What is the warmest AVA in Washington

A

Red Mountain AVA

40
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Which AVA is shared between Oregon and Washington states

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Walla Walla Valley

41
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Major grapes of Walla Walla Valley

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Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
White: Chardonnay and Riesling

42
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What soil is in The Rocks of Milton Freewater AVA

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Basalt pebbles and cobbles

43
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Major grape of Willamette Valley

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Pinot Noir

44
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Who was french house that brought vineyard in Oregon

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Joseph Drouhin and Dundee Hills property

45
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what is the name of the corridor that wind gets through

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Van Duzer Corrdifor

46
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What is the most planted variety in New York

A

Concord

47
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What is the variety of Finger Lakes AVA

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Riesling

48
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What are major grapes of Long Island AVA

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay

49
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What is the oldest operating winery in the US

A

Brotherhood Winery from 1839

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