USA- Central Valley & Sierra Foothills Flashcards
1
Q
What is the climate of California’s Central Valley?
A
Hot. The Central Valley is generally divided between Region IV and Region V heat summation zones—temperatures most suitable for fortified wines, table grapes, and raisins
2
Q
Name the major producer in the Central Valley
A
Gallo
3
Q
What is the largest and most important AVA of the Central Valley?
A
Lodi AVA
4
Q
How many sub Appellations are there in Lodi?
A
7
5
Q
What grape variety do many of the small boutique wineries in Lodi Focus on?
A
Old Vine Zinfandel
6
Q
Name the 7 sub AVAs of Lodi
A
Alta Mesa Borden Ranch Mokelumne River Cosumnes River Jahant Sloughhouse Clements Hills
7
Q
Name 5 important AVAs of the Central Valley
A
\:Lodi AVA Dunnigan Hills Clarksburg Capay Valley Merritt Island.
8
Q
What is the most acclaimed wine style on the Sierra Foothills AVA?
A
Old Vine Zinfandel
9
Q
Name the Sub AVAs of the Sierra Foothills
A
Fair Play El Dorado Fiddletown North Yuba California Shenandoah Valley
