USA, Sonoma Flashcards

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How many AVAs contains Sonoma County?

A

19 AVAs, with Chardonnay the most planted grape.

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Name the major natural features of “Los Carneros AVA”?

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San Pablo Bay
Petaluma Gap

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List the major grapes of Los Carneros AVA?

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Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

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Name the major grapes of Alexander Valley AVA?

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Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

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Name the major grapes of “Dry Creek Valley AVA “?

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Zinfandel & Cab Sauvignon

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Name the major grapes of “Russian River Valley AVA?

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Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

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Name the 2 famous Champagne Houses, established their American operations in California?

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*Taittinger in Carneros

*Louis Roederer in Anderson Valley

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Where in California, is located the “Monterey County” and which grape verity dominates the vineyards?

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South of San Francisco Bay.
Chardonnay accounts about 40% of the plantings in Monterey AVA.

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Where in Monterey County, is located “Santa Lucia Highlands AVA” and which grape does best in that AVA?

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In the center of Monterey County, Pinot Noir is highlighted in that AVA.

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Name the giant appellation of “San Luis Obispo County” with wide variations in climate and soil?

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Paso Robles AVA.

*Known for Cab Sauvignon, Zinfandel & Rhone varieties.

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Which AVAs are included in “Santa Barbara Valley”?

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Santa Maria Valley AVA
Santa Ynez Valley AVA

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