California Viticulture Flashcards

California Viticulture

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Mention current trends in Californian viticulture.

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Dense planting. higher yield per ha.
Wide variety of clones = less disease risk.
More open canopies. aeration, cooling.
Specific irrigation.
Matching Grape varietals to areas.
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Mention some grape varietals matched to sites.

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Cabernet Sauvignon - Mid-Napa Valley.
Zinfandel - Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma)
Pinot noir & Chardonnay - Cooler areas. Carneros, Sonoma Coast, Santa Maria Valley.

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Which grapes are beat suited to Mid-Napa Valley?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Which grapes are beat suited to Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma)

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Zinfandel

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Which grapes are beat suited to Cooler areas. Carneros, Sonoma Coast, Santa Maria Valley.

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Pinot noir & Chardonnay

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