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Question

Which three nested AVAs of Napa Valley AVA are most influenced by San Pablo Bay?

Answer 1

Los Carneros AVA Coombsville AVA Wild Horse Valley AVA

Answer 2

San Pablo Bay

Answer 3

Mount Veeder AVA | Spring Mountain AVA

Answer 4

Chalk Hill Gap

Answer 5

Mountain - up to 792m asl Cool Volcanic soil, irrigation required CS - high acid; Chard

Answer 6

``` Valley although at up to 370m asl, much more elevated than the southerly AVAs Warm to hot High rainfall Volcanic soil, varied CS; Zin; Syrah; Petite Sirah ```

Answer 7

``` Valley and hillsides in Vaca Range - up to 366m asl Warm days, cool nights Later harvest than on valley floor Alluvial soil, marine origin CS - lush yet firm; Mer; CF; Zin ```

Answer 8

``` Low hillsides of Vaca Range Cool - moderated by San Pablo Bay Low rainfall Volcanic soil CS - hillsides; grown on lower slopes - Mer; Chard; Syrah; PN ```

Answer 9

``` Mountain - up to 671m asl Warm, high diurnal range High rainfall Red volcanic soil CS; CF; both with firm structure and good aging potential ```

Answer 10

``` Mountain - above the fog line - up to 792m asl Warm and dry, despite decent rainfall No marine influence Free draining, poor volcanic soil CS; Mer; Zin; Chard; Viognier Firm structured wines ```

Answer 11

``` Valley but varied - sea level to 213m asl Cool Lowest rainfall in Napa Valley Clay and calcium rich soils Chard; PN ```

Answer 12

Mountain - up to 792m asl Cool to moderate climate Above the fog line - smaller diurnal range, warm nights Sedimentary, marine derived soil, acidic, low fertility CS; Mer; Zin; Chard Agebility is a hallmark of Mt Veeder

Answer 13

``` Valley Moderate to cool, marine influence Alluvial fan soils formed by Dry Creek Mer; Chard; CS; SB; Ries. Long growing season for CS and Mer ```

Answer 14

``` Valley Moderately warm Strongly affected by morning fog Sedimentary gravel soils, some heavier volcanic soils CS; CF; Mer; SB Ripe, rich and full wines ```

Answer 15

Valley Moderately warm - a little warmer than Oakville or Stags Leap District Marginally influenced by morning fog Difference between Western Bench area (gravelly, sedimentary soils) and eastern area (volcanic, more fertile) CS; Mer; CF; ZIn Intense, ripe, mineral, firm tannin for long aging

Answer 16

Mountain - above fog line, up to 792m asl Cool to moderate climate, but lower diurnal range Sedimentary shale soils, high drainage, low fertility CS; CF; Mer; Zin; Chard Powerful, firm, tannin and acidity for aging

Answer 17

Valley Hot, protected by western hills, no fog or wind Narrow part of valley, heat reflection from hillside Sedimentary, gravel-clay; north and east has more fertile, deeper volcanic soil CS; CF; Mer; Syrah; Zin; SB - passionfruit and forward Deep and ripe, jammy reds

Answer 18

Valley and lower hillsides Moderately warm - afternoon marine winds cool hot air from Stags Leap rocks Volcanic gravel, loam and rocky hillsides CS; Mer; velvety textures, soft tannin

Answer 19

``` Valley of Vaca Range Coolest of all nested Napa Valley AVAs Strong marine influence and elevation up to 650m asl Red volcanic soil - requires irrigation PN; Chard ```

Answer 20

``` Valley Moderate with marine influence and morning fog, afternoon marine breezes Noticable diurnal range Gravel, silt CS; Mer Ripe, violet and rich ```

Answer 21

Shafer (top wine Hillside Select) Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Stags' Leap Winery (note position of apostrophes!!!) Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1970 - founded by Warren Winiarski after taking cuttings from Nathan Fay's vineyard 1972 - first SLV wine made with assistance from André Tchelistcheff 1976 - the 1973 SLV Cabernet won the Judgement of Paris 1990s/2000s - wines affected by brett 2007 - SLWC sold to Chateau Ste Michelle and Antinori collaboration. Top wines are SLV vineyard, Fay vineyard and Cask 23 (a barrel selection of the three wines) Stags' Leap Winery Grapes first planted 1872, established Stags' Leap winery in 1888 1908 - stopped production, grapes sold to other wineries, becomes a resort 1972 - production resumes 1989 - Stags Leap District AVA established Top wines are 'The Leap' and 'Audentia' but known for Petite Sirah Owned by Treasury Wine Estates

Answer 22

Nathan Fay - planted in 1961

Answer 23

1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars SLV Cabernet Sauvignon | Awarded 1976

Answer 24

Corison (top wine Kronos Vineyard) Established 1987 ``` Heitz Cellars (top wine Martha's Vineyard CS and Trailside Vineyard CS from Rutherford) Established 1961 ``` Spottswoode (top wine Estate Cabernet Sauvignon) Established 1982

Answer 25

``` Dunn Vineyard (top wine Howell Mountain CS) Established 1979 ```

Answer 26

``` Diamond Creek Vineyard Established 1968, first vintage 1972 Wines are - Volcanic Hill Vineyard Gravelly Meadow Vineyard Red Rock Terrace Vineyard Lake Vineyard (only made in the best years - 12 times since 1978) ```

Answer 27

``` 1978, 1984, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2010, 2012, 2013, ```

Answer 28

1966 Heitz 'Martha's Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 29

``` Mayacamas Vineyards Established 1889 (As Fischer & Sons) ```

Answer 30

Harlan Estate Established 1984 Top wine 'Harlan Estate' released commercially in 1990 Second wine 'The Maiden' released 1995 Opus One Established 1979 - joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton-Rothschild Second wine - Ouverture (multi-vintage) 1979 - first vintage Opus One Constellation Brands owns 50% of Opus One (when it purchased Robert Mondavi Estate in 2004) but it operates independently. Robert Mondavi Founded 1966 1943 - Robert's father Cesare purchased Charles Krug Winery, then managed by sons Robert and Peter 1965 - Argument, Robert leaves family business and establishes own winery. Heart of project was the To-Kalon vineyard, planted 1868. Adopted temperature control, French oak use. 1966 - first Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 1968 - first Fumé Blanc 1971 - first Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - sold to Constellation Brands Retains roughly three-quarters of the nearly 600-acre To-Kalon site, perhaps Napa's most treasured valley floor vineyard site,

Answer 31

1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay | Awarded 1976

Answer 32

Chateau Montelena Established 1882 as A.L. Tubbs Winery Top wine Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, first released 1978 Closed 1920 - 1933 for Prohibition, until 1940 sold grapes 1940 - renamed Ch. Montelena 1947 - winery closed 1958 - property sold to Frank family 1972 - Jim Barrett took sole ownership, made Mike Grgich winemaker 1976 - Judgement of Paris

Answer 33

Beaulieu Vineyard Established 1900 Top wine - Georges de Latour Private Reserve First made 1936 Founded by Georges de Latour Traded through Prohibition by making sacramental wine 1938 - brought André Tchelistcheff to BV from France as winemaker 1969 - Purchased by Heublein Inc. who also owned Inglenook, reputation declined 1973 - Tchelistcheff resigns 1997 - Purchased by Diageo ``` Dana Estates Established 2005 Cult wines, Korean owner Helms Vineyard, first made 2005. Hershey Vineyard, first made 2006 Lotus Vineyard, first made 2006 Onda first made 2010 ```

Answer 34

In 1868 by H.W. Crabb | Nearly 600-acre To-Kalon site, perhaps Napa's most treasured valley floor vineyard site