USA

Question 1

In California, what plays the most important vineyard influencing factor, environmentally?

Answer 1

Cold CA ocean current

Question 2

Describe the coast line of CA, and the role it plays in vineyards?

Answer 2

Mountains; these mountains shield the vineyards from cooling effect of the ocean

Question 3

Other than cooling forces from the ocean, what is another factor that links CA’s wine producing regions?

Answer 3

No rainfall during ripening

Question 4

What kind of irrigation is common in CA?

Answer 4

Drip

Question 5

Why do CA grapes tend to have concentrated flavors and tannins?

Answer 5

Little autumn rain means grapes get to hang on the vine for longer

Question 6

What are the core black grape varieties of California?

Answer 6

Zinfandel
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 7

What is the most widely planted black grape in California?

Answer 7

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 8

Describe a characteristic California Cabernet

Answer 8

Full-bodied
Concentrated aromas of cassis and spice from new oak
Black currant

Question 9

What happens as a result of “raisining” in Zinfandels?

Answer 9

Concentrated, full-bodied red wines with high ABV and some residual sugar

Question 10

What are some characteristic flavors of Zinfandel

Answer 10

Red and black fruits
Dried berries
Licorice

Question 11

What is rosé Zinfandel made from?

Answer 11

Early picked grapes

Question 12

Describe a CA rosé zinfandel

Answer 12

Light in color
Red fruit notes
Low ABV
Medium-sweet

Question 13

Where is the largest planting of Merlot in CA?

Answer 13

San Joaquin in Central Valley

Question 14

What are two characteristic aromas of CA Merlot?

Answer 14

Blackberry

Plum

Question 15

What is the traditional ABV level of CA Merlot?

Answer 15

High

Question 16

Describe most CA Pinot Noirs

Answer 16

Ripe red fruit and sweet spice from oak maturation

Question 17

How is CA Syrah typically made?

Answer 17

Full-bodied

Question 18

What are the 2 core white varietals of CA?

Answer 18

Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 19

What is the most widely planted varietal of either color in CA?

Answer 19

Chardonnay

Question 20

Where does the best Sauvignon Blanc in CA come from?

Answer 20

Coastal regions

Question 21

Describe an inexpensive Chardonnay from Califoria

Answer 21

Low to medium acidity
Fruity
Oak staves or chips give toasty notes

Question 22

What does Fumé Blanc indicate

Answer 22

Oaked Sauvignon Blanc

Question 23

Where is the majority of California wine produced?

Answer 23

The Central Valley

Question 24

Describe vineyards in California’s North Coast

Answer 24

Climate strongly impacted by oceans, which bring fogs and breezes in.

Question 25

What are the most significant climactic influences on Napa Valley?

Answer 25

Morning fogs and cool autumn breezes

Question 26

What kinds of wines come from Los Carneros AVA?

Answer 26

High quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Question 27

``` What grape are the following AVAs renowned for? - Stags Leap Yountville Oakville Rutherford ```

Answer 27

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 28

Which AVA in Napa Valley produces Cabernet Sauvignons with the most power and structure? Why?

Answer 28

Rutherford, because it has the least influence from the bay.

Question 29

Describe Los Carneros AVA's climate

Answer 29

Cool enough to grow Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, extends into Sonoma

Question 30

What kinds of grapes are famously grown in Saint Helena AVA and Calistoga AVA? Why?

Answer 30

Most concentrated, full-bodied wines in the valley, as they have the warmest daytime temperatures.

Question 31

Many of the valley side vineyards are cooled by:

Answer 31

altitude, not fog

Question 32

West or east facing vineyards on the valley side in CA get more sunlight exposure?

Answer 32

West

Question 33

Relative to red wines that come from the valley floor, wines that come from the valley side tend to be:

Answer 33

More tannin | Less richness on palate

Question 34

Relative to Chardonnays that come from the valley floor, valley side Chardonnays tend to be:

Answer 34

Citrus and stone fruit | More acidic

Question 35

Is Sonoma County larger or smaller than Napa County?

Answer 35

Larger

Question 36

What is the Petaluma Gap?

Answer 36

Break in coastal ranges

Question 37

What kinds of wines are produced in the Russian River Valley AVA?

Answer 37

High-quality elegant Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, as well as sparkling wines from these varietals

Question 38

What kinds of wines is Alexander Valley AVA known for producing?

Answer 38

Soft-textured, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 39

What is the biggest climactic influence on Sonoma Coast AVA?

Answer 39

Pacific Ocean

Question 40

Where are vineyards in Sonoma Coast AVA usually planted and why?

Answer 40

South-facing slopes to maximize ripening

Question 41

What is Anderson Valley AVA known for

Answer 41

Aromatic white wines like Riesling and Gewurztraminer, plus sparkling wines

Question 42

Describe the climate of Anderson Valley AVA

Answer 42

Cool

Question 43

What county is Anderson Valley AVA in?

Answer 43

Mendocino

Question 44

Other than aromatic whites and sparkling wines, what other wines are produced in Mendocino county?

Answer 44

ZInfandel, Cebernet, Syrah

Question 45

Describe the two zones in Paso Robles AVA

Answer 45

East: Hot sunny weather, deep fertile soils. This region produces fruity wines for high-volume brands. West: Cooled by marine air, high-quality Zinfandel and Rhone wines produced here.

Question 46

Where is Paso Robles AVA

Answer 46

San Luis Obispo County

Question 47

How does fog impact the ripening process

Answer 47

Slows it down

Question 48

What grapes are produced in the Santa Maria Valley AVA

Answer 48

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Question 49

What is Lodi known for producing?

Answer 49

Best and oldest Zinfandels in CA

Question 50

Where does most of California's high-volume inexpensive wine come from?

Answer 50

Central Valley

Question 51

Describe the climate in Sacremento and San Joaquin valleys?

Answer 51

Dry, hot

Question 52

Describe the climate of the Willamette Valley AVA?

Answer 52

Moderate climate with cooling breezes from Pacific Ocean

Question 53

Describe the growing season in the Willamette Valley?

Answer 53

Dry, long sunny days with cool nights

Question 54

What is the most commonly grown grape in the Willamette Valley?

Answer 54

Pinot Noir

Question 55

Describe a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir?

Answer 55

Red fruit Hint of cinnamon High acid

Question 56

What white grape tends to be grown in the Wilamette Valley?

Answer 56

Pinot Gris in a fruity, dry style

Question 57

Where are the warmest growing conditions in Oregon?

Answer 57

Southern Oregon AVA

Question 58

What kinds of varietals are grown in Southern Oregon?

Answer 58

``` MErlot Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Gris Syrah ```

Question 59

How is the Columbia Valley AVA irrigated?

Answer 59

With river water, because it lies in the rain shadow of the Cascade mountains

Question 60

What is the main AVA in Washington state?

Answer 60

Columbia Valley

Question 61

Describe the growing climate of Columbia Valley

Answer 61

Long daylight hours with consistent summer temperatures. Sunny days lets fruit attain optimal ripeness, while cool nights bring acidity.

Question 62

What is a major problem of the Columbia Valley?

Answer 62

Winter freeze

Question 63

What are the two most important red grapes grown in Washington state?

Answer 63

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 64

What is the most important white grape grown in Washington state?

Answer 64

Chardonnay

Question 65

What grape grows best in the Fingers Lakes AVA

Answer 65

Riesling