USA Flashcards
1
Q
What does coastal mean?
A
It’s a region that allows blending across almost all the CA vineyards, lying up to 100 km inland from the pacific.
2
Q
Where are the premium sites in the USA?
A
- Range of climates in CA
- Oregon
- Washington
3
Q
Where does bulk of inexpensive production occur?
A
The hot, irrigated central valley of CA where the cool influence of the ocean is minimal but warmth and sunshine make it easy to obtain large crops of healthy ripe grapes.
4
Q
What are the premium locations for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot?
A
- Napa Valley
- Sonoma County
5
Q
What are the premium locations for Chardonnay?
A
- Sonoma County
- Napa Valley
6
Q
What are the premium locations for Sauvignon Blanc?
A
- Napa Valley
7
Q
What are the premium locations for Pinot Noir?
A
- Sonoma County
- Santa Barbara County
- Oregon State
8
Q
About Zinfandel, characteristic and history?
A
- very important black grape for premium quality wines in CA
- Much used for off-dry fruity rosés, shows best in dry red wines
- Full bodied
- High in alcohol
- flavors of black fruit, dried fruit and sweet spices (blackberry, prune, raisin, clove, licorice)
- the most intense ones are made from old vines, over 100 years old
