North America - California - North Coast Flashcards

Question

Cab Sauv producers to know

Answer 1

**Cab Sauv:** Opus One Robert Mondavi Beringer Spottswoode Far Niente Groth Stag's Leap Silver Oak Caymus Etude Quintessa Merryvale Larkmead

Answer 2

Chappellet La Jota

Answer 3

Cakebread Chappellet Kistler

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Groth Robert Mondavi (Fume Blanc) Spottswoode

Answer 5

Iron Horse Domaine Carneros Roederer Estate

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Domaine Carneros William Selyem Littorai

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Heitz - Martha's Vineyard Ridge Monte Bello Vineyard Cab Sauv Screaming Eagle - Cab Sauv/The Flight Opus One - Overture Stags Leap Wine Cellers Cab Sauv Silver Oak - Bonny's Vineyard, Cab Sauv

Answer 8

As vines struggled to ripen their fruit at the end of 2020, they put less energy toward their nascent buds, resulting in a low crop in 2021. But the growing season was without major weather incidents, producing vibrant, powerfully fruited and well-structured wines

Answer 9

BAD - FIRE Wet winter into dry spring—was ideal, but it all changed from there, with unrelenting heat. Wildfires bracketed the harvest, giving only a few producers the chance to thread the needle. Many estates missed the small window of opportunity and mostly declassified their crops. Wines have up-front fruit and rustic structures

Answer 10

PRETTY GOOD? A wet spring resulted in less overt tannic structure, with small, concentrated berries delivering dense yet pure fruit flavors. Harvest stretched into October thanks to very moderate temperatures in August and September. Wines are ripe and lush yet well-defined; a worthy follow-up to the benchmark 2018 vintage

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GREAT YEAR A wet winter provided sufficient water through the dry, warm, even-keeled season. Ripening was slow under full canopies, and the drawn-out harvest allowed producers to pick when they wanted. A spectacular year, with wines that are rich and dark, but detailed, restrained in style and very terroir-driven

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BAD YEAR Drought broke over the winter, with lots of vegetation and healthy vines to start the season. Good growing season turned wickedly hot in early September, with no cooling-off period, then wildfires raged in early October, raising the specter of smoke taint. Napa’s most difficult season in recent memory

Answer 13

GOOD The final drought-influenced vintage of the run since 2012, this time without serious heat spikes. Rockier soils and drier spots ripened first, while heavier soils allowed for longer hang time. Wines show intense fruit against the backdrop of their varying terroirs; crop still down from normal

Answer 14

"Father of the California wine industry" Hungarian immigrant who helped found the California wine industry and brought many European vines to Sonoma in 1861. Founded Buena Vista winery.

Answer 15

California winemaker who was most instrumental in establishing the reputation of Californian wine quality among consumers.

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California winemaker who introduced many modern techniques to US and mentored many other winemakers.

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Thanks to the advancements in US winemaking due to the efforts of Mondavi and Tchelistcheff, two California wines prevailed over classic French wines from Burgundy and Bordeaux in a blind tasting conducted by world renowned experts. Winners: Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cab Sauv and Chateau Montelena's Chardonnay

Answer 18

Founder of Stags Leap

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One of the pioneers of Napa wine, established Charles Krug winery. Worked for Agoston. Krug winery bought by Mondavi after he passed.

Answer 20

Young Cab Sauv benefits from decanting Old Cab Sauv needs decanting for sediment

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