USA, Napa Valley

Question 1

Name the 5 large major winegrowing AVAs of California?

Answer 1

1.North Coast
2.Central Coast
3.South Coast
4.San Francisco Bay
5.Sierra Foothills

Question 2

The AVAs of Napa Valle and Sonoma Valley are both located in which major winegrowing AVA?

Answer 2

North Coast AVA.

Question 3

Why most of the fine wine districts are located near the coast?

Answer 3

Due to the fog and cool sea breezes, which mitigates the temperatures and create a large diurnal swings from warm days to cool nights.

Question 4

What the term “Meritage” indicates?

Answer 4

Used by producers to indicate a premium blend, which can be red or white, but produced from Bordeaux varieties.

Question 5

Which counties are included in the “North Coast AVA” ?

Answer 5

Napa
Sonoma
Mendocino
Lake
Solano
Marin

Question 6

Name the major natural features of Napa County?

Answer 6

1.San Pablo Bay
2.Vaca Mountains
3.Mayacamas Mountains
4.Pacific Ocean

Question 7

List the “red & white” major grapes of Napa Valley?

Answer 7

Cab Sauvignon
Merlot
Cab Franc
Zinfandel
Pinot Noir

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

Question 8

List 5 major AVAs of Napa Valley from north to south, and key producers of each AVA?

Answer 8

1.Calistoga-Chateau Montelena
2.St.Helena-Beringer
3.Rutherford-Quintessa
4.Oakville-Robert Mondavi
5.Yountville-Domaine Chandon

Question 9

Name the most southernmost AVA of Napa, suitable for sparkling wine?

Answer 9

Carneros

Question 10

Name the northernmost AVA of Napa, and which 2 red grapes does well within that AVA?

Answer 10

Calistoga

Cab Sauvignon & Zinfandel, due to the warmer climate.

Question 11

Which Mountain seats to the west, and mark the border with Sonoma County?

Answer 11

Mayacamas Mountains

Question 12

Which Mountain is to the east in Napa?

Answer 12

Vaca Mountains