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California: Mendocino and Lake Counties Flashcards

1
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What is the largest AVA in California?

A

North Coast AVA

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Which areas does the North Coast AVA encompass?

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Significant portions of Sonoma County, Napa County, Mendocino County and Lake County

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In Mendocino County, how do AVAs on the coast and AVAs more inland differ?

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Coastal AVAs:

  • Cooler
  • Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and aromatic white varieties

Inland AVAs:

  • Warmer
  • Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon
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4
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How many AVAs in Mendocino County?

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13

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5
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Which 6 AVAs are encompassed by the Mendocino AVA?

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Anderson Valley
Yorkville Highlands
McDowell Valley
Potter Valley
Redwood Valley
Cole Ranch
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When might producers favour using the Mendocino AVA on labels?

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In multi regional blends between AVAs contained by the Mendocino AVAs

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Name two significant producers in Anderson Valley

A

Williams Selyem

Littorai

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Describe the 4 main climatic and geographic features of Anderson Valley

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  • Day time temps are warm
  • Fog and cold air funnelled along Navarro River (cooling influence, cold evenings and mornings)
  • Inland temperatures are warmer
  • Plentiful rain (900mm to 2000mm)
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Why are most vineyards in Anderson Valley planted on slopes?

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Cold nights mean spring frost is an issue - slopes mitigate the risk

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10
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Which two grapes dominate plantings in Anderson Valley?

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Pinot Noir

Chardonnay

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Give a typical tasting note for an Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

A 
Fresh raspberry, cherry and plum
Medium (+) acidity
Medium body
Good to outstanding
Premium to super premium
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12
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How many wineries are located in Anderson Valley?

How many hectares under vine?

A

85

1,000ha

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13
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What styles of wine is Anderson Valley AVA reputed for?

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Mainly premium Pinot Noir

Also some v.good - outstanding Chardonnay
Some aromatic Alsace style wines
Sparkling wines

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14
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Where is Lake County located?

Describe the climate here

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  • Mayacamas mountains to the west (creating a rain shadow)
  • Vaca Mountains to the east

Warm climate

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15
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Where are most vineyards in Lake County located?

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South of the county, around Clear Lake

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16
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Describe the main 3 climatic and geographic features of Clear Lake AVA

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  • The lake provides afternoon breezes (cooling influence)
  • Vineyards are planted on slopes and ridges around the lake
  • 400-450m elevations provide cooling from altitude
17
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What are the most planted varietals in Lake County?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

Sauvignon Blanc

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