USA- Central Valley & Sierra Foothills Flashcards
What is the climate of California’s Central Valley?
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
Name the major producer in the Central Valley
Gallo
What is the largest and most important AVA of the Central Valley?
Lodi AVA
How many sub Appellations are there in Lodi?
7
What grape variety do many of the small boutique wineries in Lodi Focus on?
Old Vine Zinfandel
Name the 7 sub AVAs of Lodi
Alta Mesa Borden Ranch Mokelumne River Cosumnes River Jahant Sloughhouse Clements Hills
Name 5 important AVAs of the Central Valley
\:Lodi AVA Dunnigan Hills Clarksburg Capay Valley Merritt Island.
What is the most acclaimed wine style on the Sierra Foothills AVA?
Old Vine Zinfandel
Name the Sub AVAs of the Sierra Foothills
Fair Play El Dorado Fiddletown North Yuba California Shenandoah Valley