Introduction to USA

Question 1

Where is the USA placed in terms of Production in the World

Answer 1

4th largest producer

Question 2

How much wine does California account for as a %?

Answer 2

80% of USA wine is produced in California

Question 3

How much wine does Washington account for as a %
how much wine does New York account for as a %
How much wine does Oregon account for?

Answer 3

Washington = 5%
New York = 4%
Oregon = 1.4%

Question 4

How many states vinify wine?

Answer 4

all 50 states

Question 5

Who bought wine to USA

Answer 5

European settlers in the 1500s

Question 6

Why were European wines unsuccessful?

Answer 6

Succumbed to indigenous diseases and pests and climatic conditions unsuitable

Question 7

How has it become possible

Answer 7

Hybrid vines

Question 8

When did prohibition occur

Answer 8

1920-33

Question 9

What caused the population explosion in the 1800s

Answer 9

Gold Rush

Question 10

After prohibition large volume producers such as Gallo created strong brands with what kind of names?

Answer 10

California Sherry, California Burgundy and Pink Chablis to appeal to the post-war consumer

Question 11

How many AVAs are there in California?
Oregon

Answer 11

140 AVAs
19

Question 12

What does AVA stand for?

Answer 12

American viticultural Area

Question 13

How do they come about?

Answer 13

Proposed by petition by local grape growers and winemakers

Question 14

And the definition of an AVA

Answer 14

Designated grape growing region that has unique geological and geographical features

Question 15

If the wine label state a variety what % must be produced from that variety?

Answer 15

75%

Question 16

if the wine label states an appellation of origin what % of the grapes come from that state/county etc?

Answer 16

75%

Question 17

When can a vintage be stated?

Answer 17

if 85% is from that stated vintage

Question 18

if the label states an AVA what % of the grapes must come from that AVA? And vintage stated?

Answer 18

85% and the wine must be fermented and full finished in the AVA stated
95% of the wine must be produced in that vintage

Question 19

Some states have more stringent labelling: which one?

Answer 19

Oregon requires 100% of grapes grown in Oregon, or 95% if an Oregon AVA is listed

Question 20

Where is the USA ranked in the wine market?

Answer 20

It is the largest wine market and has the highest value import sales.

Question 21

How many wineries across the country?

Answer 21

over 10,000

Question 22

Explain the 3-tier system

Answer 22

it prevents direct sales between the producer and the retailer (see D2 Wine Business)

Question 23

What are the advantages of some states that allow direct selling to the consumer?

Answer 23

Wineries have well-equipped cellar doors to encourage sales, and wine clubs that consumers can join to buy wine at a reduced price or access to exclusive wines