USA General - Wines Flashcards
Normally, when you move south to north in the Northern Hemisphere it gets cooler, however moving from Southern Oregon’s Willamette Valley to the more northerly Washington Columbia Valley the varieties grown go from cool~moderate loving Pinot Noir to the moderate warm loving Cabernet Sauvignon. Why is that?
The Cascade Mountains protect the more northern regions from the cooling effects of the Pacific Ocean
When Central Valley is so hot how can Lodi produce quality wines?
Because it is cooled by a breeze from San Fransisco Bay
Which grapes have been specifically bred for the climate of California’s Central Valley?
Rubired and Ruby Cabernet
Where in California could you find Aromatic whites e.g. Riesling and Gewurztraminer? Which AVA in which state?
Anderson Valley AVA
Mendocino County
Where is Yakima Valley AVA?
Columbia Valley AVA in Washington State
Which factor assists ripening in Oregon and Washington State?
Long sunny days
Name 3 US AVAs where you would expect quality Pinot Noir
Los Carneros AVA
Russian River Valley AVA
Santa Maria Valley AVA
Willamette Valley AVA
Which grape are Stags Leap District AVA, Oakville AVA and Rutherford AVA most renowned for and which AVA is reputed to make the most concentrated?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford makes the mos concentrated
Name 3 California AVAs where you could get premium quality Chardonnay
Los Carneros AVA Russian River AVA Sonoma Valley AVA Santa Cruz Mountains AVA Santa Maria Valley AVA
Which two Napa AVAs can claim to make, probably, the most concentrated Cabernet Sauvignons in the valley?
Saint Helena AVA
Calistoga AVA
What is the main affect fog has on grapes in Napa Valley?
The fog helps valley floor sub regions cooler resulting in fresher fruit
What is the AVA of Santa Barbara County?
Santa Maria Valley AVA
Where will you find most plantings and wineries in Oregon?
Willamette Valley AVA
What is the climate throughout Canada’s wine regions?
Continental
In Canada, what helps moderate the high temperatures of July and August?
Large lakes help moderate the temperature extremes
