USA 2.12.23 Flashcards
Niagara grape is cross of which American grapes
Concord X Cassady
Which AVA in new york is shared with Ohio and Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
What is the name of the estate where Thomas Jeferson planted vines
Monticello
Which is world’s biggest demarcated wine region
Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA| 30,000 square miles in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois
List 3 reasons for Phylloxera to be non existant in Washington
Very cold winters
Sandy Soils
Distant vineyards
What is Yakima fold belt
An east west ridgeline in Columbia valley basin encompassing most of the vineyards
What are the nested AVA’s in Yakima Valley
Red Mountain,
Snipes Mountain,
Rattlesnake Hills
Candy Mountain
Goose Gap
Why is red mountain AVA named so
Abundant cheat grass makes it look red in springtime
What are the two subregions of Walla Walla
Mill Creek| North fork of Walla Walla Valley
Which is the only AVA falling outside the area impacted by Missoula floods in Columbia valley
Lake Chelan
Which new AVA has the famous Stillwater Creek vineyard in it
Royal Slopes AVA
located between the Wahluke Slope AVA and the adjacent Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA
Which new AVA now has Sagemoor vineyard
White Bluffs AVA
located on a plateau on the eastern side of the Columbia River, north from Red Mountain AVA
Which new AVA lies between Horse Heaven Hills and Columbia Gorge AVA
The Burn of Columbia valley AVA
Which is the newest AVA of Washington? Where is it located
Rocky Reach AVA
northern aspect of the Columbia Valley between Ancient Lakes and Lake Chelan
Name 3 AVA’s of Idaho
Snake River Valley AVA (shared with Oregon)
Eagle foothills AVA
Lewis Clarke valley AVA (shared with Washington)
What are the two mountain ranges in Willamette Valley
Coastal Range - West
Cascades - east
Which winery owns Charles Coury’s original vineyards
David Hill Winery
Name 3 main challanges to viticulture in Willamette Valley
Bird Pressure (on migratory route)
Rust mites/Rodents
Phylloxera for own routed vineyards
Nematodes
What are the two examples of uplifted marine sediment soils
Wilkenzie series in north Willamette
Bellpine series in South Willamette
Which series have Loess soils in Willamette
Laurelwood
Cornelius
Cascade
Which series in Willamette has Missoula flood deposit soils
Woodburn series
Which AVA is Eyrie vineyard located in, now
Dundee Hills AVA
Which river flows through Chehalem Mountain AVA
Tualatin River
Which AVA are nestled in Chehalem Mountain
Ribbon Ridge
Laurelwood
What is the defining climatic element of Eola Amity Hills
Wind from Van Duzer Corridor
Eola is named after Aoleus - Greek god of wind
What are the nestled AVA’s in Umpqua Valley
Elkton Oregon
Red Hill Douglas County Oregon
Which is the warmest region in Oregon
Rogue Valley (Winkler II)
Which biodynamic estate is quality leader in Rhone style wines in Rogue Valley
Cowhorn Estate
Which two AVA in Willamette Valley are south of the town of Salem
Mount Pisgah Polk County
Lower Long Tom
Which is the northern most AVA in Willamette Valley
Tualatin Hills
What is the min threshold for putting the phrase “Contain Sulphites” on the wine label in US
10 parts per million
Which Napa Valley AVA shares boundary with Wild Horse Valley AVA
Coombsville
Which AVAs does lake Sonoma touches
Northern Sonoma
Rockpile
Dry Creek
Where is Lytton Spring Vineyard located
Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County
Which is the newest AVA of Sonoma County
West Sonoma Coast AVA
Which two rivers flow through Mendocino County
Russian River| Navarro River
Which two AVAs of Mendocino are essentially monopoles
Cole Ranch - Esterlina| Mcdowell Valley - Mcdowell Valley Winery
Which is the only non contiguous AVA in USA
Mendocino Ridge
All vineyards at 1200 ft or above in Mendocino are covered
Everything lower falls in Anderson Valley AVA or Mendocino county appellation
Name 5 sub AVAs of Lodi
Sloughhouse AVA
Cosumnes River AVA
Alta Mesa AVA
Borden Ranch AVA
Jahant AVA
Mokelumne River AVA
Clement Hills AVA
Where is UC Davis located
In California, central valley, west of Sacramento
What are the key AVAs in San Benito County
Cienega valley
Mount Harlan
Lime Kiln Valley
Paicines
Gabilan Mountain
Which San Louis Obispo AVA focuses on mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Edna Valley AVA
What are the AVAs in Santa Ynez Valley
Sta Rita Hills
Happy Canyon
Los Olivos district
Ballard Canyon
