USA Flashcards
Explain the general history of winemaking in the USA?
EAST COAST: Huguenots in Florida
WEST COAST: Franciscan Mission in NM/TX
Post phylloxera –> prohibition –> repeal/great depression –> WWII
1960s = Robert Mondavi and Andre Tchelistscheff
Who were the key players to the success of the USA wine making industry?
EAST COAST: Huguenots in Florida
WEST COAST: Franciscan Mission in NM/TX
1960s = Robert Mondavi and Andre Tchelistscheff
What governing body regulates alcohol in the USA?
TTB Tax and Trade Bureau
What does AVA mean?
American Viticulture Areas
What are USA wine label requirements?
Variety
- 75% min form county/state
- 85% min from AVA
- 90% min in Oregon
Vintage
- 85% min county/state
- 95% min from AVA
AVA
- 75% state
- 85% AVA
- 95% stated single vineyard
ESTATE
- 100% from that winery in AVA
What are important AVAs in California (North Coast - Sonoma)?
Russian River Valley | Dry Creek Valley | Alexander Valley | Sonomoa Coast | Sonoma Valley | Carneros
What are important AVAs in Oregon?
Willamette AVA
What are important AVAs in Washington?
Columbia | Yakima | Walla Walla Valley
What are important AVAs in New York State?
Finger lakes | Hudson Valley | Long Island | Lake Erie
What are the main varieties in Monterey on the Central Coast of California?
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir | CS | MER | ZIN
What are the climate influence in Oregon?
Cool, maritime | Coastal range provides rain shadow |
What are the climate influence in Washington?
Cascade mtn create Rain Shadow protecting eastern portion from rainy and cool weather
What are the climate influence in New York State?
Continental
What are the main varieties in Oregon?
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris | Chard | Riesling
What are the main varieties in Washington?
Chard | Riesling
CS | Merlot | Syrah