Wine AVAs of Sonoma Flashcards
What are the main varietal(s) of Sonoma’s Los Carneros?
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
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Los Carneros (Sonoma side)
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Sonoma Valley
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Moon Mountain District
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Sonoma Mountain
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Sonoma Coast
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Ft. Ross- Sea View
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Russian River Valley
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Green Valley of Russian River Valley
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Chalk Hill
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Dry Creek Valley
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Alexander Valley
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Knight’s Valley
Los Carneros received its AVA designation in what year?
1983
Los Carneros (Sonoma side) is home to what wineries?
Viansa Ram’s Gate Schug Gloria Ferrer MacRostie
What are some notable vineyards in Los Carneros (Sonoma side)?
Sangiacomo (15 distinct parcels, 13 of which are in close proximity to each other in the Sonoma side of Carneros. The other 2 are located in the Petaluma Gap).
Describe the climate of Los Carneros (Sonoma side).
Influenced by the maritime breezes and fog from its southern border with San Pablo Bay. Carneros produces the exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and sparkling wines. Cool,with prevailing marine winds from the San Pablo Bay and through the Petaluma Gap to the west. High temperatures during summer rarely exceed 80F (20C) with less diurnal range variation.
Describe the soil of Los Carneros (Sonoma side).
Clay dominated, very shallow in general. With more loam and hillside alluvials in the northern section.
What are the principle varietals and characteristics of the grapes in Los Carneros (Sonoma side)?
Chardonnay: Minerally pear- apple and spice flavors. Merlot: Sinewy and lightly herbal, with fine tannins and sleek structure. Pinot Noir: Ripe cherry- cinnamon spice flavors with earthy notes.
What are the sub appellations in Sonoma Valley?
Moon Mountain District
Sonoma Mountain
Los Carneros
What are the main varietal(s) in Sonoma Valley?
Chardonnay
Zinfandel
Cabernet
What are the main varietal(s) in Moon Mountain District?
Chardonnay
Zinfandel
Cabernet
What are the main varietal(s) in Sonoma Mountain?
Cabernet
Sonoma Valley recived its AVA designation in what year?
1981 (amended in 85 and 87)
Sonoma Valley is home to what wineries?
Buena Vista (Old Winery Road)
Gundlach, Bundschu (oldest family winery)
Kunde
Kenwood
Sonoma Valley is surrounded by what areas?
Sonoma Mountain to the west, and the Mayacamas Mountains to the east with cooling breezes moving north from San PAblo Bay
Varied microclimates in Sonoma Valley support excellent qualities of what grape varietals?
Chardonnay
Zinfandel
Cabernet
What is the historic “Heart” of the Sonoma wine industry? What other name does it go by? What wineries is it home to?
Sonoma Valley
The Valley of the Moon
Buena Vista
Gundlach Bundschu
Moon Mountain District received its AVA designation in what year?
2013
Moon Mountain District has vineyards between what elevations?
400- 2,200 feet
Moon Mountain District is home to what famed winery, and what sought after vineyard?
Hanzell
Monte Rosso Cabernet
Sonoma Mountain has how many acres under vine?
800 acres
How many resident wineries does Sonoma Mountain have?
3
Sonoma Mountain is best suited to what grape varietal? What are some other grape varietals that grow well in the “folds” of the mountain?
Cabernet
Also suitable for Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Pinot Noir varietals
What are the sub appellations of Russian River Valley?
Green Valley of Russian River Valley
Chalk Hill
What are the main varietals of Russian River Valley?
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
What are the main varietals of Green Valley of Russian River Valley?
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay