USA- Central Valley & Sierra Foothills Flashcards

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What is the climate of California’s Central Valley?

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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

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Name the major producer in the Central Valley

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Gallo

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What is the largest and most important AVA of the Central Valley?

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Lodi AVA

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How many sub Appellations are there in Lodi?

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7

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What grape variety do many of the small boutique wineries in Lodi Focus on?

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Old Vine Zinfandel

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Name the 7 sub AVAs of Lodi

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Alta Mesa 
Borden Ranch 
Mokelumne River
Cosumnes River 
Jahant 
Sloughhouse
Clements Hills
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Name 5 important AVAs of the Central Valley

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\:Lodi AVA
Dunnigan Hills 
Clarksburg 
Capay Valley
Merritt Island.
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What is the most acclaimed wine style on the Sierra Foothills AVA?

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Old Vine Zinfandel

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Name the Sub AVAs of the Sierra Foothills

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Fair Play
El Dorado 
Fiddletown 
North Yuba
California Shenandoah Valley
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