Napa Valley - General

Question 1

Five “Mountains” of Napa Valley

Answer 1

Mount Veeder, Spring Mountain, Diamond Mountain, Howell Mountain, Atlas Peak

Question 2

The two Napa Valley Wines that “won” the judgement of Paris in ( ) what year?

Answer 2

Chateau Montelena Chard (1973)
Stags Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V Cab (1973)

1976 - Steve Spurrier

Question 3

Is high alcohol, super ripe, California cab blend the best wine ever produced? (with or without mega-purple)

Answer 3

This question was a test of your decorum. How do you feel about how your answered? Were you emotional? There was not a correct answer…?

Question 4

Two dominant mountain ranges related to Napa Valley.

How are they located relative to the ocean or each other.

Answer 4

Vacas and Mayacamas

Mayacamas closer to the ocean/west
Vacas more eastern.

These ranges more or less define the valley?

Question 5

Notable Vineyards of Oakville - Pick a few and remember?

Which is maybe the big boy?

Answer 5

Backus, Beckstoffer To-Kalon, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, Dalla Valle, Detert, Far Niente, Gamble Ranch, Groth, Harlan, MacDonald, Martha’s Vineyard, Martin Stelling, Oakville Ranch, Opus One, Rudd, Silver Oak, St. Eden, Tench, To-Kalon, Vine Hill Ranch, Weitz

To-Kalon gets everyone excited yeah?

Question 6

Name producers that don’t use additives or are organic in case you are asked. Feel free to add to this list.

Answer 6

Neyers (Bruce)
Ramey

Question 7

Rate the last 20 vintages in Napa Valley

Answer 7

I wish I knew this. In progress….