California - Central Valley Flashcards
1
Q
Central Valley reputation?
A
Bulk production from high yielding vines on the valley floor
2
Q
Main red grapes in Central Valley?
A
Zinfandel
Merlot
3
Q
Main white grapes in Central Valley? (3)
A
Colombard
Chardonnay
Muscat
4
Q
Large scale producer from Central Valley?
A
E&J Gallo
5
Q
Vineyards in Central Valley? (4)
A
High day time temperatures
Irrigation essential
Helicopter spraying
Machine harvesting
6
Q
Lodi AVA reputation? (3)
A
Varietals from Bordeaux, Rhone, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Germany
Old vine Zinfandel
Good to very good quality
7
Q
Significant producer from Lodi AVA in Central Valley?
A
Ravenswood
