Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

MRK Wine Collection > WSET Diploma North America > Flashcards

WSET Diploma North America Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
WSET ® Level 1 Spirits flashcards Introductory Sommelier Exam (CMS) flashcards WSET ® Level 3 Spirits flashcards WSET ® Level 2 Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 1 Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 3 Wine flashcards Wine Appreciation flashcards WSET ® Level 2 Spirits flashcards WSET® Level 4 Wine flashcards
1
Q

Name 4 US AVAs where you would expect quality Pinot Noir

A

Los Carneros AVA

Russian River Valley AVA

Santa Maria Valley AVA

Wilamette Valley AVA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Moon Mountain AVA is located in which county?

A

Sonoma County

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The Cascade Mountains have an important rain-shadow effect on grape growing in:

A

Washington State.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Napa Valley is best described as what type of climate?

A

Mediterranean

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Which Californian red wine beat the French in the ‘Judgment of Paris’ competition in 1976?

A

Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 1973

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Shea Vineyard is located in the____ AVA in ___ State.

A

Yamhill-Carlton District AVA, Oregon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Petite Sirah is the offspring of:

What is it also known as?

A

Syrah and Peloursin

Durif

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Which government agency oversees the creation of new AVAs?

A

Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the main effect fog has on grapes in Napa Valley?

Where does the fog come from?

A

The fog helps valley floor sub regions cooler resulting in fresher fruit

The fog and afternoon breezes come from San Pablo bay (northern extension of San Francisco Bay)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Working South to North list the 9 AVAs on the Napa Valley floor (i.e. NOT mountain AVAs)

A

Los Carneros AVA

Coombsville AVA

Oak Knoll District AVA

Yountville AVA

Stags Leap District AVA

Oakville AVA

Rutherford AVA

Saint Helena AVA

Calistoga AVA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Loess is commonly found in which AVA?

A

Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Inglenook Vineyards is located in which AVA?

Who is the current owner?

What is their Flagship wine?

A

Rutherford AVA, Napa Valley

Francis Ford Coppola

Rubicon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

In the USA, what are the minimum requirements for labeling a wine by:

Vintage?

Variety?

Location (AVA / Vineyard)?

A

Vintage: 85% (95% for Oregon)

Variety: 75% (90% for Oregon)

Location

AVA: 85% (95% for Oregon, or Washington is grapes are coming from a shared AVA)

Vineyard: 95%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the primary cooling influence in Stags Leap and Oakville AVAs?

A

Fog

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What year was the “Judgement of Paris”?

Who was it organized by?

Which 2 wines from California controversially upset the competition?

A
  • 1976
  • Steven Spurrier
  • Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon and Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Rank the following Napa Valley AVAs from coolest to warmest (1 = coolest, 4 = warmest).

A. Calistoga

B. Los Carneros

C. Stag’s Leap District

D. Coombsville

A
  1. Los Carneros
  2. Coombsville
  3. Stag’s Leap District
  4. Calistoga
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What Oregon winery was founded by David Lett?

What is David Lett’s nickname?

Which section of the Wilamette Valley is winery located in?

David Lett produced the first ____ in the USA.

A

The Eyrie Vineyards

“Papa Pinot”

Dundee Hills AVA

Pinot Gris

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

When was Prohibition in the United States?

A

1920-1933

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What larger AVA are the Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake AVAs located within?

A

Finger Lakes AVA, New York

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

High quality sparkling wines are produced in which 2 AVAs in California?

A

Los Carneros

Anderson Valley

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What is Finger Lakes renowned for producing?

A

Riesling

Also Pinot Noir and Niagara.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What is the name of Screaming Eagle’s second label?

A

Jonata

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What is the northernmost wine-growing County in California?

Which 2 AVAs are north of it, but not included in the county itself?

A

Mendocino County

Dos Rios AVA / Covelo AVA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What are the mountain ranges to the West and East of Napa Valley?

A

Mayacamas to the West.

Vaca mountains to the East

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Which two Napa AVAs typically produce the most concentrated, fullest-bodied Cabernet Sauvignons in the valley?

Why?

A

Saint Helena AVA and Calistoga AVA

They receive the warmest daytime temperatures.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

What is the climate throughout Canada’s wine regions?

What helps moderate the high temperatures of July and August?

A

Continental

Proximity to large lakes help moderate the temperature extremes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Philip Togni Vineyard is located in which AVA?

The wines produced are in which style?

What are the 3 wines produced, and from what grapes?

A

Spring Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley

Old-World, austere, severe and unapologetic.

Philip Togni (approximately 80-85% Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot)

Tanbark Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, produced from younger vines.

Ca’ Togni, dessert wine made from “Black Muscat”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Which is California’s most planted grape variety - Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot?

A

Chardonnay

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

The James Berry Vineyard is located in which AVA?

Is planted with what varietals?

A

Paso Robles AVA

Rhone Varietals.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

In which county will you find Alexander Valley AVA?

A

Sonoma County

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Ridge Vineyards owns which 2 estates located in which AVAs?

Who is the current winemaker / CEO?

A

Monte Bello Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains AVA / Lytton Springs Estate, Dry Creek Valley AVA

Paul Draper

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

The Blue Mountains provide a rainshadow effect for which AVA?

A

Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington/Oregon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

The Oscar winning ‘Sideways’ film was a trip around which wine area?

A

Santa Barbara County

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Which larger AVA is Yakima Valley AVA located within?

What are the other 2 most important AVAs of WA state?

A

Within Columbia Valley AVA

Walla Walla AVA / Horse Heaven Hills AVA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

The Chalone AVA is located within which bigger AVA?

A

Central Coast AVA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

Dunn Vineyards is located in which AVA?

What is a defining factor of their wines?

What style are the wines produced?

A

Howell Mountain AVA, Napa Valley

Elevation - vineyards reach 2,100 ft. in elevation.

Some of Napa’s most rugged and tannic wines, requiring years to soften.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Lake, Solano, and Marin Counties are within what AVA?

A

North Coast AVA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

What is said to be the signature variety in California?

A

Zinfandel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

For the following cuvées, identify the producer, grape(s) used, and appellation it comes from:

A. Cuvée Arthur

B. Cuvée J

C. Upper Terrace

D. Sigrid

A

A. Domaine Drouhin, Chardonnay, Dundee Hills AVA, OR

B. Evesham Wood, Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills AVA, OR

C. Beaux Fréres, Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge AVA, OR

D. Bergstrom, Chardonnay, Wilammette Valley AVA, OR

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

Which grapes have been specifically bred for the climate of California’s Central Valley?

What are they crosses of and why are they used in winemaking?

A

Rubired (Tinto Cão X Alicante Ganzin): High yielding and intensifies color of wines.

Ruby Cabernet (Cabernet Sauvignon X Carignan): Primarily used in blending, heat-resistant and adds color and tartness.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

Heitz Cellars, Chateau Montelena, and Beaulieu Vineyards are based in which county?

A

Napa County

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

What is Loess soil?

A

Predominantly alluvial topsoil that is formed by the accumulation of wind-blown dust.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

What minimum percentage of grapes in Oregon Pinot Gris must come from the AVA stated on the label?

A

95%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

Where is the Calera Wine Company located?

What types of wine are they most noted for?

Name 3 single vineyard wines they produce and their AVAs:

A

Central Coast, California

Pinot Noir / Chardonnay

Mills Vineyard, Mt. Harlan AVA

Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA

Muns Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

What is the most significant AVA of San Luis Obispo County?

What topological factor stand out about this AVA compared to others in California?

A

Paso Robles AVA

The mountains lie east-west rather than north-south, encouraging sea breezes on to the mainland.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

Where is Cayuse Vineyards located?

What is their most iconic wine?

What varietal is used?

A

Walla Walla, WA

Bionic Frog

Syrah

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

Which 2 huge value-oriented brands are located in Lodi?

A

Sutter Home

Robert Mondavi Woodbridge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

Kistler Vineyards is located where?

They focus on which 2 varietals?

A

Sonoma County

Pinot Noir / Chardonnay

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
49
Q

Despite being so far south, why is California’s Santa Barbara County well-suited for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production?

A
  • Proximity to Pacific Ocean breezes, maritime influence. No obstacles to block cooling effects.
  • Very long growing season (longest in California)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
50
Q

In which US state and region is Dry Creek Valley?

A

California

Sonoma County

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
51
Q

3 Finger Lakes Riesling producers:

A

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Hermann J. Wiemer

Red Newt Cellars

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
52
Q

Which grape is Stags Leap District AVA, Oakville AVA and Rutherford AVA most renowned for and which of the 3 is reputed to make the most concentrated?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

Rutherford makes the most concentrated wines because it receives the least influence from San Pablo Bay and is the warmest during the day.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
53
Q

Ayres Vineyard is located in which AVA?

Their top 4 wines are:

A

Ribbon Ridge AVA, Wilammette Valley, Oregon

Perspective Pinot Noir (made w/estate and purchased fruit)

Lewis Rogers Lane Pinot Noir (estate fruit only)

Pioneer Pinot Noir (made from clone 667)

One Pinot Noir (made from a single fermenter)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
54
Q

What accounts for Zinfandel’s high alcohol, full body and (sometimes) residual sugar?

A

Uneven ripeness in the bunch (Millerandage)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
55
Q

Who was the first winemaker for Screaming Eagle?

A

Heidi Barrett.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
56
Q

Which AVA, being the most southerly in Napa, produces high quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for both still and sparkling wines?

A

Los Carneros

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
57
Q

Normally, when you move south to north in the Northern Hemisphere it gets cooler, however moving from Southern Oregon’s Willamette Valley to the more northerly Washington Columbia Valley the varieties grown go from cool~moderate loving Pinot Noir to the moderate~warm loving Cabernet Sauvignon. Why is that?

A

The Cascade Mountains protect the more northern regions from the cooling effects of the Pacific Ocean.

The rain shadow also results in Columbia Valley being very dry, with long daylight hours and consistent summer temperatures. Irrigation with river water is necessary.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
58
Q

Which AVA is shared between Oregon and Idaho?

A

Snake River AVA

59
Q

What was President Obama’s favorite Californian white wine?

A

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay

60
Q

5 important AVAs of the Central Coast?

A
  • Monterey
  • Paso Robles
  • Santa Maria Valley
  • Santa Ynez Hills
  • Santa Rita Hills
61
Q

Name 5 California AVAs where you could get premium quality Chardonnay

A

Los Carneros AVA

Russian River AVA

Sonoma Valley AVA

Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

Santa Maria Valley AVA

62
Q

Which 3 AVAs are shared between Oregon and Washington?

A

Walla Walla AVA / Columbia Valley AVA / Columbia Gorge AVA

63
Q

Simply summarise Canada’s appellation system and requirements

A

VQA - Vintners Quality Alliance
MUST use 100% grapes grown in that province
MUST be 100% v. Vinifera or selected hybrids

  • broken down into smaller

DVAs - Designated Viticultural Areas

  • divided into

Regional appellations and then sub-appellations

64
Q

Vitis Vinifera is European in origin. Which 3 grape species are American in origin?

A

Vitis labrusca

Vitis rotundifolia

Vitis aestivalis

65
Q

Where is Corison winery located?

What is her single vineyard wine?

A

St. Helena, Napa Valley

Kronos

66
Q

Umpqua Valley AVA and Rogue Valley AVA are both located in the ____ part of ___.

A

Southern part of Oregon.

67
Q

Name 5 AVAs that are above the fog line in Napa

How are these AVAs cooled?

A

Howell Mountain AVA

Atlas Peak AVA

Diamond Mountain District AVA

Spring Mountain District AVA

Mount Veeder AVA

-They are cooled by altitude

68
Q

Bonny Doon Vineyard is located in which overarching AVA?

They specialize in what type of wines?

What is their flagship wine?

Who is the winemaker, and what is his nickname?

A

Central Coast AVA

Rhone Valley Blends (Syrah / Grenache / Mouvedre)

“Le Cigare Volant”

Randall Graham, the “Rhone Ranger”

69
Q

Which AVA in California is an important source for aromatic white grapes?

A

Anderson Valley

70
Q

Name 2 AVAs in Santa Barbara County

A

Santa Maria Valley AVA and Santa Ynez Valley AVA

71
Q

What are 4 factors that help to cool the Napa Valley AVA?

A
  1. Morning fogs and cool afternoon breezes from San Pablo Bay.
  2. Cool air from the Chalk Hill gap in the Mayacamas Mountains.
  3. Cool night-time temperatures
  4. High altitude in some AVAs.
72
Q

What percentage of USA wine is produced in California - 60%, 80%, 90%?

A

90%

73
Q

Name 3 producers in Sonoma County:

A

Rodney Strong,

Kosta Browne, and

Kistler

74
Q

What winery first labeled Sauvignon Blanc as Fumé Blanc in the United States?

A

Robert Mondavi

75
Q

Roughly how many AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) are there in California - 50, 80, 120?

A

120

76
Q

In which state would you find Finger Lakes?

A

New York State

77
Q

What are the 3 main sub-appellations of the Ontario VQA in Canada?

A

Lake Erie North Shore

Prince Edward County

Niagara Peninsula

78
Q

Which is the largest wine company in California?

A

E & J Gallo

79
Q

California is now the World’s 4th, 5th, or 6th largest wine producer by value?

A

4th largest (after France, Italy, Spain)

80
Q

What are the 5 dominant varieties grown in Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula?

A

Riesling / Cabernet Franc / Gamay / Pinot Noir / Chardonnay

81
Q

Chateau Montelena is located in which AVA?

What event caused the winery to shoot to stardom?

What caused its (temporary) downfall?

A

Calistoga AVA, Napa Valley

The winery’s Chardonnay placed first at the 1976 “Judgement of Paris”, beating out many Grand Cru Burgundies and other California wines.

In 2004, the winery was indicted by Wine Spectator for having systemic cork taint.

82
Q

The Bien Nacido vineyard is located in which AVA?

What grapes are mostly cultivated?

What distinction does this vineyard have?

An example of a top winery who sources fruit from this vineyard:

A

Santa Maria Valley.

Burgundy and Rhone varietals.

It is one of the major nurseries for certified, varietal budwood.

Au Bon Climat

83
Q

Diamond Creek Vineyards is located in which AVA?

What does this winery claim to be?

What other significant milestone pertains to them?

What are the 3 regular singe-vineyard wines, and the 1 top bottling only produced in superior vintages?

A

Diamond Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley.

The first Napa Valley Estate to exclusively produce Cabernet Sauvignon.

They were the first winery to crack the $100/bottle retail mark.

Volcanic Hill / Red Rock / Gravelly Meadow

Lake Vineyard

84
Q

What are the most and second-most planted varieties in California

A
  1. Chardonnay
  2. Cabernet Sauvignon
85
Q

What are “Olmo” grapes?

A

Crossings and hybrid grape varieties created by Dr. Harold Olmo at UC Davis in the 1930’s and 1940’s, specifically designed for the California wine industry.

Examples include: Rubired, Ruby Cabernet, Emerald Riesling.

86
Q

What are Canada’s two most important wine regions?

What are the most important DVAs in each region?

A

Ontario - Niagara Peninsula

British Columbia - Okanagan Valley

87
Q

What is Washington’s largest AVA?

A

Columbia Valley

88
Q

Which 3 factors contribute to prime grape-growing conditions in Oregon’s Wilamette Valley?

A
  • Long sunny days, cool summers and mild winters.
  • Protection from maritime influence by Coastal Range.
  • Cool, temperate climate provided by being in a valley, Coastal Range to the west, Cascades to the East.
89
Q

What are the 4 major AVAs of New York State?

A

Finger Lakes AVA

Long Island AVA

Hudson River Valley AVA

Lake Erie AVA

90
Q

What is the definition of an AVA?

A

American Viticultural Area

“Delimited grape growing areas.”

Refers to geographic location only, not varietal.

First AVAs were named in the 1980’s, beginning with Augusta, MO and Napa Valley, CA.

91
Q

What is the climate and best known style of wine in Anderson Valley AVA?

A

Cooler continental, w/ a super-cool ripening season.

Sparkling wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

92
Q

The Santa Ynez Valley AVA encompasses which 2 smaller AVAs within its borders?

A

Sta. Rita Hills AVA / Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara

93
Q

In which county will you find Anderson Valley AVA?

A

Mendocino County

94
Q

What are 6 important AVAs of Sonoma County?

A
  • Los Carneros (shared w/ Napa Valley)
  • Sonoma Valley
  • Sonoma Coast
  • Russian River Valley
  • Alexander Valley
  • Dry Creek Valley
95
Q

Name the 3 AVAs on the West-facing side of Napa Valley:

A

Atlas Peak AVA

Chiles Valley District AVA

Howell Moutain AVA

96
Q

Where in California could you find Aromatic whites e.g. Riesling and Gewurztraminer?

Which county is it located in?

A

Anderson Valley AVA

Mendocino County

97
Q

The Niagara Peninsula VQA is further divided into 2 main appellations. What are they?

A

Niagara Escarpment

Niagara-On-The-Lake

98
Q

Which AVA / County is the Sanford & Benedict vineyard planted in?

Who is the vineyard named after?

What is this vineyard famous for proving?

A

Sta. Rita Hills AVA, Santa Barbara Co.

Richard Sanford and Michael Benedict

That Santa Barbara is suitable for Pinot Noir cultivation.

99
Q

What is the French hybrid variety allowed for Candian VQA Icewine?

Where is it mostly found and what types of wine does it typically make?

A

Vidal

Niagara Peninsula DVA, Ontario

When made into a dry white wine, it has little character, but commonly used for Icewine production.

100
Q

When Central Valley is so hot how can Lodi produce quality wines?

Which wine is Lodi specifically known for?

A

Because it is cooled by a breeze from San Fransisco Bay

Old vine Zinfandel.

101
Q

Opus One is a joint venture between which 2 wine-producing powerhouses?

Where is the winery located?

When was the inaugural vintage and what are the 2 bottlings produced?

A

Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton-Rothschild.

Oakville AVA, Napa Valley

Opus One: Inaugural vintage 1979.

Overture (multi-vintage second wine)

102
Q

In California Wine Law, what does the term “Meritage” indicate?

A

“Meritage,” = a term trademarked by the Meritage Alliance

  • Used by producers to indicate a premium blend in which no grape accounts for more than 90% of the wine.
  • Meritage wines may be red or white, but must be produced from Bordeaux varieties.
103
Q

List the following AVAs north to south (1 = northernmost, 5 = southernmost).

A. Chehalem Mountain

B. Eola-Amity Hills

C. Ribbon Ridge

D. McMinnville

E. Dundee Hills

A
  1. Chehalem Mountain
  2. Ribbon Ridge
  3. Dundee Hills
  4. McMinnville
  5. Eola-Amity Hills
104
Q

Who is credited with importing European vitis vinifera vines to California?

A

Agoston Harszathy

105
Q

Josh Jensen is most closely connected with which winery?

A

Calera

106
Q

For a Rutherford AVA merlot, what is the minimum % of merlot that must be in the wine?

A

75%

107
Q

Name the Port like wine, using the same grape varieties, made by Quady Winery:

Which AVA is it located in?

A

Starboard

Madera AVA, California

108
Q

What 4 criteria must be satisfied to label a wine as “Estate-Bottled” in the USA?

A
  • The wine is labeled with an AVA;
  • The winery is located in that same AVA;
  • The winery owns or “controls” the vineyard;
  • The crushed, fermented, finished, and bottled the wine on the same property.
109
Q

What is the largest wine growing area in California - Napa Valley, Sonoma, Central Valley?

A

Central Valley

110
Q

Which AVA / County is the Savoy Vineyard located in?

Who planted it and when?

What 2 varietals are planted there?

Name 2 wineries that source fruit from it.

A

Anderson Valley, Mendocino Co.

Richard Savoy in 1991

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Littorai / Failla

111
Q

Name 3 Willamette Valley wineries, and which AVAs they specialize in:

A

Evesham Wood (Eola-Amity Hills AVA)

St. Innocent (fruit sourced from various AVAs, Eola-Amity Hills, Yamhill-Carlton)

Domaine Serene (Dundee Hills AVA)

112
Q

What % volume of all California wine comes from Napa Valley?

A

4%

113
Q

Where in California is Pritchard Hill?

How would you describe its location?

Name 4 producers from this area

A

Napa Valley

“a hole” between Oakville, Howell Mountain, the Stags Leap District, Rutherford and Chiles Valley.

Ovid / Bryant Family / Chappellet / Colgin

114
Q

Which famous film director (e.g., The Godfather) now makes Inglenook’s ‘Rubicon’ wine in Napa Valley?

What sub-region does it come from?

What varietal is used?

A

Francis Ford Coppola

Rutherford AVA

Cabernet Sauvignon

115
Q

What percentage of the grape stated on the bottle has to be included for:

USA / Oregon?

A

75% (90% for Oregon)

116
Q

To-Kalon is an iconic vineyard in which appellation?

A

Oakville / Napa Valley

117
Q

Approximately about how many wineries are there in California?

A

3,700

118
Q

Hames Valley, Chalone, and Arroyo Seco are AVAs in which California county?

A

Monterey

119
Q

Which of the 4 major AVAs produces the least amount of wine by volume?

Which 2 counties for its north and south borders?

A

South Coast AVA

Los Angeles County to the north, San Diego County to the south.

120
Q

What is the most planted white grape in Willamette Valley?

A

Pinot Gris

121
Q

Where is the cult winery Screaming Eagle located?

A

Oakville AVA / Napa Valley / California

122
Q

Of the Napa Valley sides which is hotter, East facing or West facing?

A

West facing

(Sun rises in East and sets in the West)

123
Q

Name 3 AVAs on Napa Valley’s East-facing slope:

A

Mount Veeder AVA

Spring Mountain District AVA

Diamond Mountain District AVA

124
Q

What are the 2 main grapes of Santa Maria Valley AVA?

A

Pinot Noir

Chardonnay

125
Q

Where will you find most plantings and wineries in Oregon?

A

Willamette Valley AVA

126
Q

Irrigation from the ____ is a major source of water to the vineyards of Washington.

A

Columbia River

127
Q

Niagara is what color / species / a crossing of which 2 grapes?

A

White

Vitis Labrusca

Concord X Cassady

128
Q

Which pair of California AVAs are most renowned for their old Vine Zinfandel?

A

Lodi AVA and Dry Creek Valley AVA

129
Q

Rockpile AVA is located in which county?

They are famed for:

A

Sonoma County

Ripe, powerful styles of Zinfandel, aged in either American or French oak.

130
Q

Paso Robles AVA is generally divided into 2 sections.

What are they and what are the differences of

Climate

Soil Type

Varieties Planted

A

It has two distinct zones;

  • Cooler to the west, tempered by marine air funneled through the Templeton Gap. Warmer and more arid east of the Salinas River.
  • To the west, calcareous soils are higher in limestone. To the east, sandier and more fertile.
  • The west is famous for Zinfandel and Rhone varieties.
  • The east produces fruity wines for high-volume brands.
131
Q

Who is the current CEO / winemaker for Chateau Montelena?

A

Bo Barrett

132
Q

Ribbon Ridge is both the ____ and the _____ AVA in Oregon.

A

Newest and Smallest

133
Q

For the following Napa Valley wineries, identify the decade in which they were founded, their location, and a point of historical importance:

A. Beringer

B. Beaulieu Vineyards

C. Robert Mondavi

D. Joseph Phelps

E. Charles Krug

A

Beringer: 1870’s / St. Helena / First winery to offer tours and tastings after Prohibition.

Beaulieu Vineyards: 1900’s / Rutherford / Survived the Prohibition era by supplying sacramental wine to the Catholic Chucrch

Robert Mondavi: 1960’s / Oakville / First in Napa to employ French Oak exclusively for aging wine.

Joseph Phelps: 1970’s / St. Helena / One of the first winemakers to create a Bordeaux-style blend with his wine, “Insignia”

Charles Krug: 1860’s / St. Helena / Intoduced innovation to early winemaking in Napa, such as making wine using a cider press, carefully selected rootstocks, varietals and vineyard sites.

134
Q

Wahluke Slope AVA is located within which AVA / in which state?

A

Columbia Valley AVA / Washington

135
Q

What affect does the Cascade Mountain range have on Washington state AVAs?

A

Creates a protective rain shadow, which shields the eastern portion of WA state from rainy/cool weather originating in the Pacific Ocean.

This creates a continental, high-desert climate w/hot cummers, v. cold winters and little rainfall.

136
Q

Which sub-region / AVA is the Gap’s Crown vineyard located?

Name a prominent winery who sources fruit from this vineyard:

A

Petaluma Gap AVA / Sonoma Coast AVA

Kosta Brown

137
Q

What is the allowed range of alcohol for US Table Wine?

A

7-14% abv

138
Q

List the following wines in order of current release price (1 = lowest, 4 = highest).

A. Harlan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

B. Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc

C. Kongsgaard “The Judge” Chardonnay

D. Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

A
  1. Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
  2. Kongsgaard “The Judge” Chardonnay
  3. Harlan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
  4. Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc
139
Q

Describe a typical Zinfandel wine:

A

Dry (often with perceptible RS),

Full Body, Moderate Tannin, Moderate to Elevated Acidity,

Elevated to High Alcohol

-Jammy Red/Black fruit, dried berries, licorice.

140
Q

Match these wineries to the AVA / state they are located in.

A. Dr. Konstantin Frank

B. Sine Qua Non

C. L’Ecole 41

D. Argyle

A

A. Finger Lakes AVA / New York

B. California (no official AVA)

C. Columbia Valley AVA (and Walla Walla) / Washington

D. Wilamette Valley AVA / Oregon

141
Q

Chalk Hill AVA is located within which larger AVA?

A

Russian River Valley AVA (Sonoma County)

142
Q

Phylloxera has never been a problem in California.

True or False?

A

False

143
Q

Where is the Peter Michael Winery located?

What 4 types of wine do they make?

Give a single vineyard example of each:

A

Calistoga, Napa Valley

Cabernet Blends / Pinot Noir / Sauvignon Blanc - Sémillon Blends / Chardonnay

Cabernet: “Au Paradis”

Pinot Noir: “Clos du Ciel”

Sauvignon / Semillon: “Le Pavots”

Chardonnay: “Mon Plaisir”

144
Q

Name four Champagne Houses making California sparkling wine?

A

Moet & Chandon, (“Chandon”)

Mumm,

Roederer,

Taittinger (“Domaine Carneros”)

MRK Wine Collection (72 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions