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What system is used to regulate labeling in the United States

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AVA System

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What is the requirement for the term ‘Estate Bottled’ to appear on an American wine label

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100% of grapes must come from land owned or controlled by the producer

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Percentage of stated grape varietal required for labelling by State or Country in United States

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75%

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Percentage of stated grape varietal required for labelling by AVA in United States

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85%

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Percentage of stated grape varietal required for labelling by single vineyard in United States

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95%

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Percentage of wine sourced from stated vintage if labeled by AVA in United States

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95%

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Percentage of wine sourced from stated vintage if labeled by state or county in United States

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85%

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What larger regional area is the home of Californias fine wine industry

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North Coast

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What two mountain ranges bracket the Napa Valley

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Mayacamas Mountains
Vaca Mountains

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What government organization oversees the beverage industry in the United States

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Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

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What was the first AVA in the United States

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Agusta, Missouri 1980

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What state is the exception to the minimum grape varietal percentage laws and what is their minimum labeling percentage

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Oregon - 90% minimum grape if listed on the label

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What major figure founded Buena Vista Winery and is considered the father of the California Wine Industry

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Agoston Haraszthy

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What two influential post-prohibition winemakers brought fame to the Napa Valley

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André Tchelistcheff
Robert Mondavi

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What are the 4 major winegrowing areas of California

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North Coast
Central Coast
Central Valley
Sierra Foothills

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What mountain range is the natural border between Napa Valley and Sonoma

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Mayacamas Mountains

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What river cuts through the Napa Valley

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The Napa River

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What is the climate of Napa Valley AVA

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Dry Mediterranean
(Cooler in the south and at higher altitudes)

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What part of Napa Valley is moderated by cool air from San Pablo Bat

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Carneros

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What are the notable ‘mountain AVA’s of Napa

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Mount Veeder
Spring Mountain
Howell Mountain
Diamond Mountain
Atlas Peak

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What is the difference between mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and valley Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa

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Mountain fruit is dense, concentrated, with higher acidity
Valley fruit is more elegant, supple, and less sturdy

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What sub-region of Napa is suited for Sparkling Wines

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Carneros

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What are the major AVAs of the Napa Valley floor

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Yountville
Stag’s Leap District
St. Helena
Oakville
Rutherford
Calistoga

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What is the traditional style of Napa Chardonnay

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Opulent, weighty, buttery, oak driven

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In addition to Cabernet and Chardonnay what other grape varietals are grown in Napa
Zinfandel Merlot Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc Sauvignon Blanc Syrah Pinot Noir
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What area of Napa is best suited for Pinot Noir
Carneros
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What AVA is shared between Napa and Sonoma
Carneros
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What are the natural borders of Sonoma County
Pacific Ocean to the west Mayacamas Mountains to the east
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What is the name of the natural gape in the Coastal Range that funnels cool air inland
Petaluma Gap
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What is the most planted varietal in Sonoma County
Chardonnay
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What are the primary wines produced in warmer Sonoma AVAs (Knight's Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek)
Bordeaux varietals
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What are the primary wines produced in cooler Sonoma AVAs (Petaluma Gap, Russian River, Carneros)
Sparkling wines, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
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What are the major grapes of Sonoma Valley AVA
Zinfandel Pinot Noir Chardonnay Cabernet Sauvignon
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How many sub-AVAs are in Sonoma county
19
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What are the 6 most recognized and important AVAs in Sonoma
Carneros Sonoma Coast Sonoma Valley Alexander Valley Russian River Valley Dry Creek Valley
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What is the climate of Mendocino County
Cool near coast Warm inland
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What is the most important AVA of Mendocino County
Anderson Valley
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What is the signature wine style of Anderson Valley AVA
Traditional method sparkling wines
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What is the climate of Anderson Valley AVA
Cool coastal
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What are the primary two grapes of Anderson Valley AVA
Pinot Noir Chardonnay
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What grape thrives in the warmer inland areas of Mendocino County
Zinfandel
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What are the 4 wine producing countys of the North Coast
Napa County Sonoma County Lake County Mendocino County
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What is the most prominent AVA in Lake County
Clear Lake AVA
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What factor moderates the hot climate of Lake County
The presence of many lakes
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What area does the Central Coast AVA cover
The entire coastline from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara county
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What is the climate of Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
Cool coastal
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What is the famous wine of Santa Cruz Mountains AVA from the Judgement of Paris
Ridge 'Montebello'
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What natural feature funnels cool air into the western reaches of Paso Robles
The Templeton Gap
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What are the major grape varietals grown in Paso Robles
Zinfandel Cabernet Sauvignon Rhône style GSMs
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What winery in Paso Robles brought the GSM style to the area
Tablas Creek (founded by Chateau de Beaucastel)
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What two varietals are popular in Edna Valley AVA
Chardonnay Pinot Noir
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What is the climate of Santa Barbara
Maritime
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What are the two major valleys for wine production in Santa Barbara County
Santa Maria Valley Santa Ynez Valley
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What are the two major sub-regions of Santa Ynez Valley
Los Olivos Sta. Rita Hills
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What are the two major grape varietals of Santa Barbara County
Chardonnay Pinot Noir
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What style of wine is the Central Valley known for
Mass-produced bulk wine
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What sub-region of the Central Valley is known for quality old vine boutique production in addition to the bulk production
Lodi
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What is the specialty of boutique wineries in Lodi
Zinfandel
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What is the primary grape varietal of Sierra Foothills AVA
Zinfandel
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What does the Cascade Mountains provide for Washington's area of production
A rain shadow
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What mountain range provides a Rain Shadow for Columbia Valley AVA
The Cascade Mountains
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What is the largest AVA of Washington State
Columbia Valley AVA
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What is the climate of Columbia Valley AVA
Continental Desert (Hot summers, freezing winters)
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What three rivers are the source of irrigation for viticulture
Columbia River Snake River Yakima River
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What are the primary grape varietals of Yakima Valley AVA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling
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What AVA is shared between Oregon and Washington
Walla Walla Valley
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What soil types are found in the Walla Walla Valley AVA
Basalt Alluvial
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Yakima Valley and Walla Walla Valley are nestled within which major AVA
Columbia Valley AVA
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What is Oregon's most important AVA
Willamette Valley AVA
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What two mountain ranges bracket the Willamette Valley
Coastal Range Cascade Mountains
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What mountains provide a rain shadow for the Willamette Valley
Coastal Range
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What is the climate of Willamette Valley
Cool, maritime-influenced
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Who began planting Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley in the 1960s
David Lett
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What white grapes are grown in the Willamette Valley AVA
Pinot Gris Chardonnay Riesling
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What are the soil types of the Willamette Valley AVA
Volcanic Alluvial Clay
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What are the 6 sub-regions of Willamette Valley AVA
Dundee Hills Eola-Amity Hills Ribbon Ridge McMinnville Yamhill-Carlton District Chehalem Mountains
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Wines labeled by AVA in Oregon must contain what minimum percentage of sourced fruit from within the named AVA
95%
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What are the 4 major AVAs of New York State
Lake Erie AVA Finger Lakes AVA Hudson River AVA Long Island AVA
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Who revolutionized the wine industry in New York State and trail blazed the planting of Vitis Vinifera in the Finger Lakes
Dr. Konstantin Frank
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What is most of New York State's viticulture industry used for
Grape juice and produce
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What is the climate of New York State
Continental Maritime near coast
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What are some of the hybrid grapes in New York State used for wine production
Seyval Blanc Vidal Baco Noir
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What moderates the warm summers and cool winters in the Finger Lakes AVA
The 11 thin parallel lakes
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What are the primary grape varietals of Finger Lakes AVA
Riesling Chardonnay Gewurztraimer
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What moderates the warm climate of Long Island AVA
The Atlantic Ocean
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What grape varietals are planted in Long Island AVA
Bordeaux Varietals Chardonnay Gewuztraminer Riesling
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What grape varietals are planted along the Hudson River north of NYC
Hybrid varietals with some Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay
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Why is a majority of the plantings in Hudson River AVA devoted to hybrids
The climate is cold and inhospitable to Vitis Vinifera
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What are the two major wine regions of Canada
Ontario Okanagan Valley
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What is the climate of Ontario
Cool continental
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What style of wine is Ontario famous for
Icewine
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What moderates the climate in Ontario
The Lake Effect
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What grape varietals are planted in Ontario
Riesling Chardonnay Cabernet Franc Gamay Pinot Noir
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What is unique about the Okanagan Valley
It is one of the world's most northernly wine regions
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What is the climate of Okanagan Valley
Continental
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What grape varietals are grown in the Okanagan Valley
Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Gris Merlot Pinot Blanc
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What is the major wine producing region in Mexico
Valle de Guadelupe
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What influences the climate of Valle de Guadelupe
The Pacific Ocean
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What are the vinification laws for production in Valle de Guadelupe
There are none - winemakers can grow and vinify however they would like

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