New World/Northern California - White: Day 17

Question 1

Outline the major wine regions of California

Answer 1

1. North Coast AVA
2. Central Coast AVA
3. South Coast AVA
4. Central Valley (not an AVA)
5. Sierra Foothills AVA

Question 2

State what agency regulates the US wine industry

Answer 2

Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
prior to 2002 – BATF
since 2002 – TTB

Question 3

Name the United States’ first AVA

Answer 3

Augusta, Missouri AVA 1980

Question 4

Provide the USA required % for varietal & AVA labeling

Answer 4

75%

Question 5

Name several AVAs in Napa Valley

Answer 5

1. Napa
2. Sonoma
3. Mendocino
4. Lake
5. Marin
6. Solano

Question 6

Name two top producers of Sauvignon Blanc in Napa Valley

Answer 6

1. Peter Michael
2. Spottswoode

Question 7

Name several AVAs in Sonoma County

Answer 7

1. Alexander Valley AVA
2. Bennett Valley AVA
3. Chalk Hill AVA
4. Dry Creek Valley AVA
5. Fort Ross – Seaview AVA
6. Green Valley AVA
7. Knights Valley AVA
8. Los Carneros AVA
9. Moon Mountain AVA
10. Northern Sonoma AVA

Question 8

Name two top producers of Chardonnay in Sonoma County

Answer 8

1. Ceritas
2. Pax

Question 9

Name an AVA in Mendocino County and a top producer of Viognier

Answer 9

1. Cole Ranch

Question 10

Name a top producer of Voignier in Mendocino County

Answer 10

Campovida

Question 11

Name 3 California sparkling wine producers and their wine

Answer 11

1. Chandon –> Chandon Reserve
2. Mumm Napa –> Cuvee M
3. Domaine Carneros –> 2017 Le Reve Blanc de Blanc