USA - New York

Question 1

Who was responsible for the adoption of Vitis Vinifera grape varieties in New York?

Answer 1

Dr Konstantin Frank

Question 2

Name the sub AVAs of the Finger Lakes

Answer 2

Cayuga Lake AVA

Seneca Lake AVA

Question 3

What role do the lakes play in the Finger Lakes AVA?

Answer 3

They function as energy batteries, both insulating the vineyards from harsh frosts during the winter and cooling them during the summer. This combination leads to the long, temperate growing season essential to healthy grape development.

Question 4

What grape variety is Finger Lakes best known for?

Answer 4

Riesling made in a range of styles from dry to sweet

Question 5

What % of New York’s wine is produced in the Finger Lakes?

Answer 5

90%

Question 6

What is the native grape Niagara a crossing of?

Answer 6

Conchord and Cassady

Question 7

What AVAs are contained within the Long Island AVA?

Answer 7

Hamptons AVA

Norfolk AVA

Question 8

What 2 States is Lake Erie AVA shared between?

Answer 8

New York and Pennsylvania

Question 9

What grape variety are 95% of the vineyards in Lake Erie AVA planted to?

Answer 9

Concord

Question 10

What type of wine production is prominent in the Niagara Escarpment AVA?`

Answer 10

Ice wine, however table wine is also a focus

Question 11

What is the Hudson River Region AVA known for?

Answer 11

The production of Hudson River White (primarily Seyval Blanc) and Hudson River Red (primarily Noiret and Dechaunac)

Question 12

Cayuga Lake AVA and Seneca Lake AVA are contained within which AVA?

Answer 12

Finger Lakes AVA