California Flashcards
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What are the key native grape species generally found in US
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Vitis Labrusca (Concord)
Vitis Rotundifolia (Scuppernong)
Vitis Aestivalis (Norton)
Vitis Riparia
Vitis Rupestris
Vitis Californica
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Who produced the first vinifera wines in California
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Fransiscans at the San Juan Capistrano Mission - using Mission grapes
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Who planted the first vineyard in Napa Valley
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George Yount in 1839
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Which winery did Agoston Haraszthy found
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Buena Vista
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Who founded the Inglenook winery
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Gustav Niebaum in 1880
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Which is the oldest winery in St. Helena
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Charles Krug 1861
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Who understood the resistance of American vines to phylloxera
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Charles Valentine Riley
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Which winery declared itself as house of Altar wine during prohibition
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Beaulieu vineyards of Georges de Latour
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During which years was prohibition in US
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1920 - 1933
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What were the first few brands of Gallo in California
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Thunderbird
Night Train Express
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Which famous winemaker did Georges de Latour hire for Beaulieu, post prohobition
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Andre Tchelistcheff
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What new technology did Andre Tchelistcheff bring to winemaking in US
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Temperature controlled fermentation
Controlled malolactic fermentation
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Which famous wineries survived prohibition in US
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Beaulieu
Inglenook
Beringer
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When did Mondavi launch his first harvest
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1966
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When did Mondavi launch Fume Blanc
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1968
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Who were the early modern pioneers of Sonoma
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Hanzell
Martin Ray
Simi
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When did Paul Draper began producing Monte Bello at Ridge vineyards in Santa Cruz Mountain
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1969
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Which is Monteray’s oldest commercial vineyard
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Chalone Vineyards 1960
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Which producer planted first Pinot Noir vineyard of Santa Barbera
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Richard Sanford of Sanford and Benedict Vineyards
1970 in Sta Rita Hills
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When was the Judgement of Paris tasting
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1976 - organised by Steven Spurrier
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Which wines won the judgement of Paris tasting
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Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
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Which was the first wine to top $100 from Napa
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Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon in 1978
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What are the key disease concerns in US wines
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Phylloxera in Washington
Red blotch and fungal trunk disease in pacific northwest
Red blotch and Pierce’s disease in California
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What was the first AVA in USA
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Augusta - Missouri 1980
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When did Napa Valley gain AVA status
1981
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Which AVA created controversy over AVA system and rights of a brand
Calistoga AVA
Calistoga Cellars and Calistoga Estate brands were not using enough AVA fruit to continue using the name
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What is the min % of grapes required to label a wine by state, country or county in USA
75%
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What is the min % of grapes required to label a wine by AVA in USA
85%
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Which states are exceptions to the political boundary labeling law of US as min 75% rule
Oregon and California - 100%
Washington - 95%
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What is the min % required for labeling as a single vineyard in USA
95%
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What is the rule for declaring the vintage date on a label in US for wines, imported or local
They must have an appellation smaller than a country
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What is the min % required for labeling a wine by vintage in US
Min 95% if labeled by AVA
Min 85% if labeled by state or county
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What % is required in USA for labeling a wine by grape variety
Min 75% of any stated vinifera variety
Min 51% of any stated non Vinifera variety
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What is the margin of error on alcohol on US wine labels
+/- 1.5%
Wines between 7 - 14 % may label simply as table wines or light wines, alternatively
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What is the min threshold for putting the phrase "Contain Sulphites" on the wine label in US
10 parts per million
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What is the law on estate bottled in US
100% of the grapes must come from land owned or controlled by winery
All such vineyards must be located in the same AVA
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Which large AVA was proposed by Gallo to label his wines as estate bottled
Northern Sonoma AVA
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What are the main 5 large AVA's of California
North Coast
Central Coast
South Coast
San Francisco Bay
Sierra Foothills
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Which key grape growing areas of California doesn't have an AVA
Central Valley - source of 75% of the state's grapes
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Where are the fine wine districts of California located
Near the coast
Fog and cool sea breezes mitigate temperature
Large diurnal swings
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What is Meritage in USA
Premium Bordeaux blend
Both red or white
No single grape accounting for more than 90% of the blend
Trademark term by Meritage alliance
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Which other names is Charbono known by
Corbeau in France
Douce Noir in Savoy
Bonarda in Argentina
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Which counties are included in the North Coast AVA
Napa
Sonoma
Mendocino
Lake
Solano
Marin
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How many sub AVAs are in Napa Valley
16 sub AVAs named after towns and mountains of the valley
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Which bay is located south of Napa Valley
San Pablo Bay
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Which are the southernmost and northernmost AVAs of Napa
Carneros - South
Calistoga - North
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Which mountain ranges form Napa Valley
Vaca Mountains to the east
Mayacamas mountains to the west
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What kind of soils are found in the Napa Valley
Diverse soils of volcanic, alluvial and maritime types
Well drained gravel loam, dense clay and thin rocky soils in hillside vineyards
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What are the mountain sub AVA's of Napa
Howell Mountain and Atlas Peak in East
Spring Mountain, Diamond Mountain and Mount Veeder in the west
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Which is the coolest and the wettest of the mountain sub appellations of Napa
Howell Mountain
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At what height does the Howell Mountain AVA begins
1400 ft
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Which Napa Valley AVA is divided between Napa and Solano county
Wild Horse Valley
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Which Napa Valley AVA shares boundary with Wild Horse Valley AVA
Coombsville
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Which Napa Valley AVA is east of Howell Mountain AVA
Chiles Valley District
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Which AVA's north to south are on valley floor of Napa Valley
Calistoga
St Helena
Rutherford
Oakville
Yountville
Stags Leap District
Oak Knoll district of Napa Valley
Los Carneros
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Which is the most planted grape variety in Sonoma County
Chardonnay
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How many AVA's are in Sonoma County
18 AVAs
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What geographical term should be on all Sonoma wines irrespective of AVA
Sonoma County
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Which AVA of Sonoma county is shared with Marin county
Petaluma Gap AVA
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Which AVA of Sonoma County is shared with Lake county
Pine Mountain Cloverdale peak
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Which AVA's are nested in Sonoma Valley AVA
Bennett Valley
Sonoma Mountain AVA
Moon Mountain District AVA
Los Carneros AVA - Partially
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Which AVA is shared between Sonoma and Napa Valleys
Los Carneros AVA
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Which AVA is directly north of Sonoma Valley AVA
Fountaingrove district AVA
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Which AVA is fully nested within Sonoma Coast AVA
Fort Ross Seaview
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Which AVA is fully nested in Russian River Valley AVA
Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA
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Which AVA is partially in Russian River Valley AVA
Chalk Hill AVA
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Which AVA juts into and is directly north of Dry Creek AVA
Rock pile AVA
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Which AVAs does lake Sonoma touches
Northern Sonoma
Rockpile
Dry Creek
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Which AVAs share boundary with Chalk Hill AVA
Russian River Valley
Alexander Valley
Knights Valley
Fountaingrove District
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What kind of soils are primarily found in Sonoma county
Varying mix of fertile alluvial soils and Goldridge sandy loam
Rocky mountainous soils near Mayacamas and Sonoma ranges
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What are the key climatic characteristics of Sonoma
Windy, Foggy climate near the coast
Persistant coastal fog keeps the temperature down near coastal Sonoma
Moderate climate in the center
Warm continental climate in inland areas like Dry Creek Valley, Rockpile and Knights Valley
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Which major town in Northern Sonoma is located close to Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Knights Valley
Healdsburg
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Which famous producers in Sonoma are based in Coastal Region
Hirsch
Marcassin
Peay
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Name famous producers based in Russian River Valley
Dehlinger
Joseph Swan
Rochioli
Williams Salyem
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Name key producers in Green Valley
Kosta Browne
Freeman
Iron Horse
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Which is the warmest AVA in Sonoma County
Knights Valley
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Who is the most famous producer of Knight's Valley
Peter Michael
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Which Sonoma AVAs are known for high quality Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley (Lytton Spring Vineyard)
Rockpile
Alexander Valley (Geyserville Vineyard)
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Which Sonoma Valley AVA focuses mainly on Merlot
Bennett Valley
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Which are the key sparkling wine estates in Los Carneros
Gloria Ferrer
Domaine Carneros - Taittinger
Codorniu Napa
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Which is the newest AVA of Sonoma County
West Sonoma Coast AVA
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What are the AVAs in Lake County
Clear Lake AVA
Upper Lake Valley AVA
Long Valley Lake County AVA
High Valley AVA
Guenoc Valley
Red Hills AVA
Kelsey Bench AVA
Big Valley District AVA
Benmore Valley AVA
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What are the defining climatic and geographic features of Lake county
Smallest wine producing region in North Coast AVA of California
High summer temperatures
High elevation
Cold winters
Lake moderates the temperature
Good diurnal swings enable higher acid retention
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Which two rivers flow through Mendocino County
Russian River
Navarro River
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Which AVA officially decreased in size, in a rare move
Mendocino AVA
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Which is the smallest AVA in USA
Cole Ranch in Mendocino county
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Which two AVAs of Mendocino are essentially monopoles
Cole Ranch - Esterlina
Mcdowell Valley - Mcdowell Valley Winery
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Describe the climate and geography of Anderson Valley
Cool ocean air and fog trails inland through Navarro river to cool the valley
Steep hills along Navarro river path
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Which champagne house established operations in Anderson Valley
Louis Roederer
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What is the elevation limit on Mendocino Ridge AVA
Vineyards at least 1200 ft above sea level
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What are the AVAs in Mendocino county
Dos Rios
Covelo
Comptche
Eagle Peak
Mcdowell Valley
Potter Valley
Red Wood Valley
Cole Ranch
Anderson Valley
Yorkville Highlands
Mendocino Ridge
Pine mountain Cloverdale Peak
Mendocino AVA
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Which is the only non contiguous AVA in USA
Mendocino Ridge
All vineyards at 1200 ft or above in Mendocino are covered
Everything lower falls in Anderson Valley AVA or Mendocino county appellation
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What are the two big parts of California's Central Valley
Sacramento Valley - North
San Joaquin Valley - South
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Who is the largest wine producer of central valley
Gallo - producing about half of central valley's wines
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Where are Gallo headquarters
Modesto in central valley California
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Which is the largest AVA of central valley
Lodi AVA
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What are the sub AVAs of Lodi
Sloughhouse AVA
Cosumnes River AVA
Alta Mesa AVA
Borden Ranch AVA
Jahant AVA
Mokelumne River AVA
Clement Hills AVA
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What climatic conditions are key to Lodi AVA
Sacramento river Delta
Gap in coastal ranges
Both lead to funnelling of coastal air and cools the climate
Big diurnal shifts
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What are the key AVAs of central valley
Lodi
Sierra Foothills
Dunnigan Hills
Clarkesburg
Capay Valley
Merritt Valley
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What are the sub AVAs of Sierra Foothills
Fair Play
El Dorado
Fiddletown
North Yuba
California Shenandoah Valley
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Which is the lowest and hottest subregion of Sierra Foothills
California Shenandoah Valley
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What are the key quality wines produced in Sierra Foothills AVA
Chewy, spicy concentrated Zinfandels from very old vines planted before prohibition
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Where is UC Davis located
In California, central valley, west of Sacramento
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Which famous AVA close to San Fransisco bay is not part of central coast AVA
Santa Cruz Mountain AVA
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What are the key AVAs in San Fransisco bay area
Lomorinda
Livermore valley
Santa Clara Valley
San Ysidro District
Pacheco Pass
Santa Cruz Mountain
Ben Lomond Mountain
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Who is the most famous producer of Livermore Valley
Wente - known for his Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the key AVAs in Monteray County
Carmel Valley
Santa Lucia Highlands
Chalone
Arroyo Secco
San Barnabe
San Lucas
Hames Valley
San Antonio Valley
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What are the key AVAs in San Benito County
Cienega valley
Mount Harlan
Lime Kiln Valley
Paicines
Gabilan Mountain
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What are the key AVAs of San Louis Obispo county
Paso Robles
York Mountain
Edna Valley
Arroyo Grande Valley
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What are the sub AVAs of Paso Robles
Adelaida district
Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Templeton Gap District
El Pomar District
Santa Margharita Ranch
Creston District
Paso Robles Highlands District
San Juan Creek
Paso Robles Geneseo District
Paso Robles Estrella District
San Miguel District
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What are the most celebrated vineyards of Santa Cruz mountain AVA
Ridge's Monte Bello Vineyard
Bonny Doon estate Vineyard
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Which famous Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard succumbed to Pierce's disease
Bonny Doon Estate Vineyard
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Where is Salinas Valley located
In Monteray county - famous for lettuce.
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Where is Gary's vineyard, famous for it's Pinot Noir, located
In Santa Lucia Highlands AVA in Monteray County
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Where is famous Pinot Noir producer Calera located
In Mount Harlan AVA, San Benito County
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Which mountain is in the east of San Benito county
Gabilan Mountain
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Which famous Rhone producer has a winery in partnership in Paso Robles AVA
Chateau Beaucastel - Tablas Creek Winery
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Which San Louis Obispo AVA focuses on mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Edna Valley AVA
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Who planted first Syrah vines in California
Gary Eberle in Paso Robles
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What kind of climate and soils are found in Paso Robles
Templeton Gap funnels in cool air western reaches
Limestone and Calcerous soils
East of Salinas river, arid, warmer climate with sandy soils
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What are the AVAs in Santa Barbera county
Santa Maria Valley
Santa Ynez Valley
Alisos
Ballard Canyon
Los Olivos District
Happy Canyon
Sta Rita Hills
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What are the nested AVAs in Santa Ynez Valley
Sta Rita Hills
Happy Canyon
Los Olivos district
Ballard Canyon
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Which is the most famous vineyard in Santa Maria Valley
Bien Nacido Vineyard
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What makes the climate of Santa Barbera county a Region 1 on Winkler Scale
Coastline bends at point conception, running east west.
San Rafael and Santa Ynez mountains run parallel to the coast, east to west, funnelling cool pacific air inside.
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Where do you find Comptche AVA. What is different about it
In Mendocino county. Comptche AVA is not deemed to be nested in North coast AVA and thus grapes grown there cannot use it instead of Comptche
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Name the AVA in Contra Costa county
Lamorinda AVA in central coast Contra Costa county
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Name the AVA in Alameida county
Livermore Valley AVA in central coast Alameida county
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Name the AVA of Santa Clara county
San Ysidro District AVA
Pacheco Pass AVA
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Which two AVA are nested in Gabilan Mountain AVA
Chalone AVA
Mount Harlan AVA
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Which AVA do you find the To Kalon vineyard in
Oakville
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Which AVA are Harlan and Screaming eagle located in
Oakville
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Which AVA do you find Antica vineyard in
Atlas Peak
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In which AVA is Inglenook based
Rutherford
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Which Napa AVA is on the other side of Moon mountain AVA in Sonoma
Mount Veeder
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In which AVA do you find Fay and SLV vineyards in
Stags Leap District
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Which AVA has Hyde vineyard
Los Carneros
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Where do you find the famous stagecoach vineyard
Atlas Peak AVA
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Which AVA is Opus One winery located in
Oakville
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Which AVA is Martha's vineyard located in
Oakville
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Which AVA is Philip Togni located in
Spring Mountain District AVA
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In which AVA do you finds Joseph Phelps, Charles Krug and Spottswoode wineries
St Helena
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Which AVA east of Howell mountain is part of Napa Valley
Chiles Valley AVA
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Where do you find Randy Dunn's vineyard in Napa
Howell Mountain AVA
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Which Napa valley AVA is best known for high quality Merlot
Oak Knoll
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Where do you find the famous Eisele Vineyard in Napa
Calistoga AVA
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Where is Pritchard Hill located
Between Howell mountain and Atlas peak on the east in Vaca Mountains
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Who owns the trademark on Pritchard Hill
Chappellate Family
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Which other famous wineries have vineyards on Pritchard Hill, except Chapellett Family
Bryant, Colgin, Continuum
