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North America (Washington, Oregon, New York, California) Flashcards

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What is the climate of Washington State?

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Maritime

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What soils make up the viticultural areas of Washington State?

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Basalt, loess, glacial sediments, volcanic ash

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What are the most important red varietals of Washington State?

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah

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What are the most important white varietals of Washington State?

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Chardonnay, Riesling

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Washington state is most noted for what style of wine?

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Bordeaux style reds

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Viticulture in Washington state is influenced by what?

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The rainshadow effect

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What is the climate of Oregon?

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Maritime

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What soil types are found in Oregon’s viticultural areas?

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Volcanic, basalt, marine sedimentary

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What topographical influence is present in Oregon?

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Hills

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What are the most important grape varieties in Oregon?

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Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay

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Name the AVA’s of Oregon

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Willamette Valley, Columbia Gorge, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla, Rogue Valley, Applegate Valley

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What is the climate of New York State?

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Northern Continental

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What soil types are found in the viticultural areas of New York State?

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Shale, slate, clay loam, gravel

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What are some important influences on viticulture in New York State?

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Humidity, ripening issues

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What are the AVA’s of New York State

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Niagara Falls. Lake Erie, Finger Lakes, Hudson River, Long Island

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What are the most important grape varietals of New York State?

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Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc

17
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What is the climate of the Northern Coast of California?

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Mediterranean

18
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What is an important influence in the Northern Coast of California?

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Fog from the Pacific Ocean

19
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The floor of the Northern Coast of California is mainly what soil types?

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Sand, red and white clays

20
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The benches of the Northern Coast of California is mainly what soil type?

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Alluvial sediments

21
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The hillside and hill tops of the Northern Coast of California is mainly what soil types?

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Volcanic, sandstone

22
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The main wine regions of California are?

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North Coast, North Central Coast, South Central Coast, South Coast, Central Valley, Sierra Foothills

23
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What are the most important AVA’s of California’s North Coast?

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Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Mendocino

24
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Cabernet Sauvignon is king in what wine region?

A

Napa Valley

25
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What are the most important grape varietals of Sonoma Valley?

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Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel

26
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What are the most important grape varietals of Mendocino?

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Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache, Zinfandel

27
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What are the AVA’s of California’s North Central Coast?

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Santa Cruz Mountains, Monterey

28
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The Santa Cruz Mountains AVA is primarily what soil type?

A

Limestone

29
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Monterey AVA is primarily what soil types?

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Alluvial, granite, limestone, marls

30
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The most important grape varietals of California’s North Central Coast are?

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Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel

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What are the main regions of California’s South Central Coast?

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San Luis Obispo County, Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande, Santa Barbera Valley, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley

32
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California’s South Central Coast is known for which grape varieties?

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Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

33
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What is the climate of California’s Central Valley?

A

Mediterranean

34
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Which main wine region of California is known for quality Zinfandel?

A

Central Valley

35
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What are the main soil types of California’s Sierra Foothills region?

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Sandy clay loam, decomposed granite

36
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Which main wine region of California is known for making Barbera and Sangiovese?

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Sierra Foothills

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