WSET Class III Flashcards
Central Valley
Hotter and drier here in CA
Coastal
Ca Regions are cooled by Pacific Fogs
ORegon
Sunny with cool nights in this state known for pinot
Cabernet Sauvignon, MErlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
4 reds from US
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
3 Whites from US
IRrigation
This is widespread due to lack of rain
Long hang times
This is popular particularly for Zinfeanel and Cabernet Sauvignon, which can result in high levels of sugar ripeness, ripens tannins thus being a danger of super high alcohol
MEritage
Bordeaux blend from CA
Fumé Balnc
Sauvignon Blanc usually oak aged
White Zinfandele
Rosé made from?
Central Valley
This region makes cheaper high volume wines in CA, very hot and dry
Lodi
AVA that is in Central Valley thet is home to the oldest and best Zinfandele vineyards
Mayacomas mountains
Mountains that helps shield the Napa valley Divide napa from Sonoma
Vaca Mountains
Mountains that separate the Napa Valley from the northern part of central valley
Valley floor
Softer tannins produced in this type of region
Mountainous area
Up on this a deeper color, higher tannins higher concentration of flavors is produced. Ex: Mount Veeder
Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley AVA in Sonoma and high-quality old vines for ?
Sauvignon BLanc
NApa produces this white
Chardonnay
Carneros, Sonoma, Monterey produces this white
Pinot Noir
Carneros, Sonoma, Santa Barbara, Monterey produces this red
Carneros & russian River Valley
Cooler Soft Chardonnays cooler climate
Carneros & anderson Valley
2 areas that MAke Sparkling wines
Oregon
These conditions help to grow the hot climate grapes sunny with cool nights
Washington
This state Produces Chardonnay And Cabernet Sauvignon
Cascade Mountains
Washington state in the Columbia and Yakima Valley has the protection of these mountains lying east of them protecting the region from the rain, making the region more arid. Irrigation is a must
Washington
Northern state that is cooler, has the Cascade mountains like the mountain region in alsace, & (like Germany in Pfalz from this mountain range-Haardt) and longer days help to grow Cabernet and Chardonnay by retaining acid with ripeness