California Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the most famous wine region in California?
Napa Valley
True or False: Sonoma County is known for its diverse wine production.
True
Fill in the blank: The primary grape variety grown in Napa Valley is __________.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which wine region is famous for its Pinot Noir?
Sonoma Coast
What is an AVA?
American Viticultural Area
Name one major wine region located in California’s Central Coast.
Paso Robles
True or False: Mendocino County is recognized for its organic and sustainable wine practices.
True
Which California wine region is known for its Zinfandel?
Lodi
What is the primary grape variety associated with the Santa Barbara wine region?
Chardonnay
Fill in the blank: The __________ wine region is known for its cool climate and coastal influence.
Santa Rita Hills
Which region is famous for the ‘California Cabernets’?
Napa Valley
What is the significance of the term ‘Old Vine’ in California wine labeling?
Refers to vines that are typically over 50 years old.
Name a wine region in California that is known for its sparkling wine production.
Carneros
True or False: California is the largest wine-producing state in the United States.
True
What is the primary grape variety grown in the Paso Robles region?
Zinfandel
Fill in the blank: The __________ AVA is known for its high elevation vineyards.
Mount Veeder
What does the term ‘terroir’ refer to in winemaking?
The combination of environmental factors affecting a vineyard’s characteristics.
Which California region is famous for its Rhone varietals?
Paso Robles
What is the main grape variety grown in the Russian River Valley?
Pinot Noir
True or False: The Santa Barbara region has a Mediterranean climate.
True
Name one unique characteristic of the Napa Valley wine region.
It has a diverse range of microclimates.
What is the primary focus of the Sonoma Valley wine region?
Diverse grape varieties, especially Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Fill in the blank: The __________ AVA is known for producing high-quality Sauvignon Blanc.
Napa Valley
Which region is often compared to Bordeaux due to its climate and grape varieties?
Napa Valley
