United States

Question 1

Early U.S. wine pinings

Answer 1

1500 French Heugonots east coast and Franciscans planting the Mission grape in Texas, New Mexico, and CA

Question 2

Who is the pioneer in the U.S. known for bringing european vines to the U.S.

Answer 2

Agoston Haraszthy. He founded Buena Vista winery in 1857

Question 3

What role did the gold rush play in winemaking

Answer 3

Brought French and Italian immigrants to the U.S.

Question 4

Two main setback to progress of viticulture

Answer 4

Prohibition 1920-1933 and Phylloxer in the 1880-1890

Question 5

Other famous pioneers in U.S. wine making

Answer 5

Robert Mondavi and Andre Tchellifchef

Question 6

When was the Judgement of Paris

Answer 6

1976

Question 7

What is TTB

Answer 7

Tax anad Trade Bureau that regulates federalalcohol sales. It defines boundaries and and appellations or AVA’s (American Viticultural Areas).

Question 8

Named wine growing regions can use AVA if meet the following minimum requirements.

Answer 8

85% apples to varietal, vintage year (if state, county, or country), and stated AVA location.

Question 9

For a grape to be labeled loosely county, State, or Country must contain

Answer 9

75% applies to varietal and listed County, State, or Country. Vintage does not apply.

Question 10

In order for both an AVA SINGLE VINEYARD and vintage to be put on label minimum for varietal and AVA

Answer 10

95% is required

Question 11

oregon requires what minimum for their varieties

Answer 11

90%

Question 12

CA growing climte

Answer 12

West coast cool pacific breeze, Mountains and rolling hills can trap fog and move it inland. Temps get warmer moving from coast inland

Question 13

Red and White grapes of CA

Answer 13

White
– Chardonnay
– Sauvignon Blanc
• Red
– Cabernet Sauvignon
– Merlot
– Zinfandel
– Pinot Noir

Question 14

Broad CA areas for wine making

Answer 14

North Coast
• Central Coast
• Central Valley
• Sierra Foothills

Question 15

Where is Napa Valley

Answer 15

Between San Pablo Bay and Mt. St. Helens. Vaca mountains to east and Macayama mountains to west. These mountains are only 2,000 ft. in elevation. The Napa river runs through the heart of the region

Question 16

Climate of Napa Valley

Answer 16

Maritime with cool fog. Especially southern Napa near the bay.

Question 17

Soil of Napa

Answer 17

Diverse

Question 18

Grapes of Napa-same as above

Answer 18

Grape Varieties
• White
– Chardonnay
– Sauvignon Blanc
• Red
– Cabernet Sauvignon
– Merlot
– Zinfandel
– Pinot Noir

Question 19

Which grapes are grown where

Answer 19

Pinot Noir cooler AVA’s while cab. suav. and zinfandel arew grown in warmer AVA’s.

Question 20

Which AVA produces sparkling wines

Answer 20

Carneros in Southern Napa

Question 21

What wine styles are employed in Napa

Answer 21

French and American Oak, MLF,

Question 22

What important AVA’s are in Napa

Answer 22

• Stags Leap District AVA
• Oakville AVA
• Rutherford AVA
• Howell Mountain AVA

Question 23

Where is Sonoma

Answer 23

Western Edge of North coast from Pacific Ocan to Macyama mountain edge of Napa

Question 24

Sonoma climate

Answer 24

Fog and cool air from coast create huge diurnal temp shifts making this region cooler than Napa. The Petaluma gap funnels coastal air through the mountains. Region is hilly throughout.

Question 25

Main broad regions AVA's in Sonoma

Answer 25

Dry Creek, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Valley, Russian River, Carneros

Question 26

Grapes of Sonoma

Answer 26

``` • White --Chardonnay – Sauvignon Blanc • Red – Pinot Noir – Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot – Zinfandel – Syrah ```

Question 27

Sonoma wine style

Answer 27

Intense red wines aged in new oak barrells. Styles depend on the temps.

Question 28

Mendocino county boasts what important AVA

Answer 28

Anderson Valley known for it's Sparkling Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown on cool, coastal land.

Question 29

Where is Mendocino County

Answer 29

North of Sonoma on the coast and next to Lake County

Question 30

Most important growing region in the Central Coast growing region

Answer 30

Monterey

Question 31

Where is Monterey

Answer 31

South of San Fran and San Jose

Question 32

Climate of Monterey

Answer 32

Cool coastal maritime fog getting warmer as you move inland.

Question 33

What is unique about Monterey winds

Answer 33

They run east to west instead of North to South due to mountain gap that funnels wind this way. Vineyard selection is important to protect from any harsher winds

Question 34

Grapes of Mendocino

Answer 34

``` Typical White – Chardonnay • Red – Pinot Noir – Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot – Zinfandel ```

Question 35

Californias other important Central Coast AVA

Answer 35

Paso Robles locatad between Monterey and Santa Barbara in San Luis Bispo County

Question 36

Diverse grape varietals of Paso Robles. Hint is Rhone varietals.

Answer 36

``` White – Chardonnay • Red – Cabernet Sauvignon – Rhône Varieties – Grenache – Syrah – Zinfandel ```

Question 37

Important AVA's in Santa Barbara (North of LA). What is climate and grapes

Answer 37

``` Santa Maria Valley AVA • Santa Ynez Valley AVA • Sta. Rita Hills AVA Maritime but warm and dry as opposed to cool because it is located more inland Grape Varieties • White – Chardonnay – Sauvignon Blanc • Red – Pinot Noir – Rhône varieties – Grenache – Syrah – Bordeaux varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot ```

Question 38

Willamette Valley is located where

Answer 38

Oregon. South of Portland

Question 39

Where is Portland Oregon

Answer 39

In the Pacific Northweast.

Question 40

Coastal mountain range in Willamette Valley that runs east to west

Answer 40

Cascade Mountains. Willamette Valley lies between the Coast and this mountain range

Question 41

Climate of Willamette

Answer 41

Cool and Maritime. Cascade mountains act as a rainshadow from cooler harsher coastal temps

Question 42

Soils of Willamette

Answer 42

Volcanic, Alluvial, Clay

Question 43

Grapes of Willamette

Answer 43

``` White – Pinot Gris – Chardonnay – Riesling • Red – Pinot Noir (70% of plantings) ```

Question 44

Where are the grapes planted

Answer 44

Mountain slopes and hills near valley floor

Question 45

Regional Wine Law (labeling laws)

Answer 45

90% for a varietal with the exception of cab.sauv. which is 75%

Question 46

For a place name region in Oregon what is required

Answer 46

95% instead of the usual 85% grapes must come from the named place.

Question 47

Where is the Washington AVA

Answer 47

Pacific Northwest EAST of the cascade Mountains

Question 48

Climate of Washington

Answer 48

The Cascade Mountains create a rain shadow protecting Washington AVA's. This protection creates a continental, high-desert climate with hot summers, very cold winters and little precipitation. There are huge diurnal temp swings. Creates good sugar acid balance

Question 49

Grapes of Washington

Answer 49

``` Grape • White – Chardonnay – Riesling • Red – Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot – Syrah ```

Question 50

Irrigation sources for Columbia Valley AVA

Answer 50

The Columbia, Yakima and Snake Rivers are the | primary sources of water.

Question 51

Important Washington AVAs

Answer 51

• Columbia Valley AVA – Yakima Valley AVA – Walla Walla Valley AVA

Question 52

Important AVA's in New York

Answer 52

Finger Lakes AVA • Hudson Valley AVA • Long Island AVA • Lake Erie AVA

Question 53

Grapes of New York

Answer 53

``` White – Riesling – Gewürztraminer – Chardonnay • Red – Pinot Noir – Merlot – Cabernet Franc • Hybrid – Concord – Vidal ```

Question 54

Climate of New York

Answer 54

Continental with moderating effects of Atlantic Ocean, rivers and lakes. Deep freezes in winter can be a concern in winter