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Explain the general history of winemaking in the USA?

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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

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Who were the key players to the success of the USA wine making industry?

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EAST COAST: Huguenots in Florida
WEST COAST: Franciscan Mission in NM/TX
1960s = Robert Mondavi and Andre Tchelistscheff

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What governing body regulates alcohol in the USA?

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TTB Tax and Trade Bureau

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What does AVA mean?

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American Viticulture Areas

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What are USA wine label requirements?

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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

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What are important AVAs in California (North Coast - Sonoma)?

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Russian River Valley | Dry Creek Valley | Alexander Valley | Sonomoa Coast | Sonoma Valley | Carneros

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What are important AVAs in Oregon?

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Willamette AVA

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What are important AVAs in Washington?

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Columbia | Yakima | Walla Walla Valley

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What are important AVAs in New York State?

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Finger lakes | Hudson Valley | Long Island | Lake Erie

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What are the main varieties in Monterey on the Central Coast of California?

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Chardonnay

Pinot Noir | CS | MER | ZIN

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What are the climate influence in Oregon?

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Cool, maritime | Coastal range provides rain shadow |

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What are the climate influence in Washington?

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Cascade mtn create Rain Shadow protecting eastern portion from rainy and cool weather

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What are the climate influence in New York State?

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Continental

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What are the main varieties in Oregon?

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Pinot Noir

Pinot Gris | Chard | Riesling

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What are the main varieties in Washington?

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Chard | Riesling

CS | Merlot | Syrah

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What are the main varieties in New York State?

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Riesling | Gewurztraimer | Chardonnay

Pinot Noir | Merlot | Cab Franc

17
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Who is credited with importing European vinifera vines to California?

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Agoston Haraszthy

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