Zraly Test Red Wines of California

Question 1

Are Americans drinking more red or white wine?

Answer 1

Red 55%
White 45%
In 1970 it was 76% red

Question 2

Are there more red or white grapes planted in California and how many acres are planted of both?

Answer 2

Red - 286K acres planted

White - 175K acres planted

Question 3

What are the 3 most planted red grapes in California?

Answer 3

Cabernet
Zinfandel
Merlot

Question 4

In the US what does the word “Reserve” mean on the wine label?

Answer 4

It has no legal meaning, there is no law that defines it

Question 5

In which French wine region would you find Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 5

Bordeaux

Question 6

What are the common aromas associated with Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 6

Blackberry
Black Cherry
Cassis
Eucalyptus

Question 7

What is the most planted red grape in Napa Valley?

Answer 7

Cabernet Sauvignon 19K acres

Merlot 6K acres

Question 8

In which 2 French wine regions would you find Pinot Noir?

Answer 8

Burgundy and Champagne

Question 9

Which California AVA has the most Pinot Noir planted?

Answer 9

Sonoma

Question 10

What grape in California has similar DNA to the Italian Primitivo grape?

Answer 10

Zinfandel

Question 11

In which French wine region would you find Syrah?

Answer 11

Rhone

Question 12

In California, what is a Meritage wine and what varietals can be used?

Answer 12

The name for red and white wines made in America from a blend of the Classic Bordeaux varietals

red: Cab, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
white: Sauv Blanc, Semillon