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USA California Central Coast Flashcards

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What are the parameters of the Central Coast AVA?

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Spans the entirety of California’s coastline from San Francisco Bay in the North to Santa Barbara County in the South.

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What is the most widely planted variety in the central coast?

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Chardonnay

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Characteristics of the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

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Cool Coastal Climate. High altitude vineyards are interspersed between miles of redwood forest

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Name 2 Famous vineyards of the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

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Ridge’s Monte Bello

Bonny Doon Estate Vineyard

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Characteristics of Livermore Valley AVA

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Warm inland
Gravel Soil
Known for Sauvignon Blanc

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Which AVA do the Wente Family produce wine in, and from what famous estate’s cuttings did they use to plant their vineyard?

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Livermore Valley AVA

Chateau d’Yquem

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Where is Rhys Family Vineyards located?

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Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

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Who is the winemaker for Ridge Vineyards

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Paul Draper

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Name the AVAs of Montery County

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Monterey
Santa Lucia Highlands
Arroyo Seco
San Lucas
Hames Valley
Chalone
Carmel Valley
San Antonio Valley
San Bernabe.
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What did Bonny Doon Estate fall victim to?

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Pierces Disease

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Name the two main Valleys in Montery County

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Salinas and Carmel

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What is the dominant grape in the Montery AVA?

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Chardonnay represent 50% of planting

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What is the speciality of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA?

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Pinot Noir

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What County is the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA in?

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Montery County

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What county is Chalone AVA in?

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Montery County

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What county is San Antonio Valley in?

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Montery County

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Where is Gary’s vineyard located and what grape variety is it well know for?

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Santa Lucia Highlands vineyard

Pinot Noir

18
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Where is Calera winery located?

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Mount Harlan AVA

19
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Which county is Mount Harlan AVA located in?

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San Benito County

20
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What mountain range is Chalone AVA located in?

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Gabilan Mountains

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What County is the Paso Robles AVA located in?

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San Luis Obispo County

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How many AVAs are nested within the Paso Robles AVA?

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What does Paso Robles mean?

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Pass of the oak trees

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Name the of the sub AVAs of Paso Robles

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Adelaida
Paso Robles Willow Creek
Templeton Gap
Santa Margarita Ranch 
San Miguel 
Paso Robles 
Estrella
Paso Robles Geneseo
El Pomar
San Juan 
Highlands
25
Describe the Western reaches of the Paso Robles AVA?
Characterized by cooler marine air funneled through the Templeton Gap and more prevalent limestone and calcareous soils
26
Describe the eastern reaches of the Paso Robles AVA
soil structure is sandier, and the climate in general is warmer and more arid.
27
Which famous winery owns part of a nursery in Paso Robles?
Chateau Beaucastel
28
Who plated the first Syrah vines in Paso Robles?
Gary Eberle
29
What County is York Mountain AVA in?
San Obispo County
30
What County is Arroyo Grande AVA in?
San Obispo County
31
What County is Edna Valley AVA in?
San Obispo County
32
Name the 2 major valleys in Santa Barbara County
Santa Maria Valley | Santa Ynez Valley
33
Name the AVAs located within the Santa Ynez Valley
Sta. Rita Hills Happy Canyon Ballard Canyon Los Olivos District
34
What county is the Sta. Rita Hills AVA located in?
Santa Barbara
35
What County is Happy Canyon AVA located in?
Santa Barbara
36
What County is Ballard Canyon located in?
Santa Barbara
37
What County is Los Olivos District located in?
Santa Barabra
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What County is Santa Maria Valley AVA located in?
Santa Barbara
39
What County is Santa Ynez Valley AVA locate in?
Sant Barbara
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What is the climate in Santa Barbara County?
Region 1 Maritime climate
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Which AVA is the Bien Nacido Vineyard located in?
Santa Maria Valley AVA

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