USA/LOW/AVAs

Question 1

What is the percentage for state appellation in USA?

Answer 1

75% of the grapes must originate from the state listed!

Question 2

what is the percentage for Californian and Oregon low in USA?

Answer 2

100% from their own state!
( wine exported to EU 85%)

Question 3

What is the percentage for all designated AVAs ?

Answer 3

Min 85% of the grapes from the stated AVA!

Question 4

What means the term ‘Estate bottled’ ?

Answer 4

100% of the grapes have come from a single AVA!

Question 5

How much must contain a wine designated single vineyard?

Answer 5

95% of the grapes must come from the stated vineyard!

Question 6

If a wine is sold under (VINTAGE Californian wine)? and AVA such as: Napa Valley, or Stag’s Leap?

Answer 6

for California wine 85% of the grapes from stated vintage!
for AVA 95% of the grapes of that year!

Question 7

In how many Region is divided California, name the Regions?

Answer 7

1.North Coast
2.Central Coast
3.Sierra Foothills
4.Central Valley
5.South Coast

Question 8

How is California affected by the Pacific Ocean?

Answer 8

The marine influence creates cool and fogy mornings, followed by hot afternoons!
Napa & Sonama

Question 9

Mendocino County & Monterey County?

Answer 9

*Producing outstanding wines from:
Chardonnay / Pinot Noir!

Question 10

Name the notable grape varieties of Paso Robles, and 2 districts?

Answer 10

PR Genesko/ PR Estrella
Cab Sauv
Zinfandel
Syrah
Chardonnay
Sau Blanc