Zraly White Wines of CA, WA, OR & NY Test Flashcards
(26 cards)
What percentage of wine consumed in the US is produced in the US?
75%
Approximately how many wineries are there in the US?
6,000
How many states in the US have wineries?
all 50 states
What is the name of the wine producing grape native to the US?
Vitus Labrusca
When is the first time phylloxera destroyed the California vines?
1876
In what year did Prohibition begin and end?
start: 1920 (Volstead Act)
end: 1933
What is an American Viticultural Area and approximately how many are there in the US? In CA?
AVA is a specific grape-growing area within a state recognized by and registered with the federal government; 200 in the US; 108 in CA
I the US if an AVA is listed on the label what percentage of the grapes must come from that region?
85%
Name the top 5 states in wine production
California Washington New York Pennsylvania Oregon
Name the top 5 states in wine consumption per capita
DC NH VT MA NV
What are the 4 main wine making regions in California and which counties are included in each?
North Coast: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake
North Central Coast: Monterey, Santa Clara, Livermore
South Central Coast: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara
San Joaquin Valley: San Joaquin
What are the top grapes planted in Napa?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Chardonnay
What are the top grapes planted in Sonoma?
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
If a California label has a vineyard name on it what percentage of the grape must come from the vineyard?
95%
What is the most important white wine grape grown in California?
Chardonnay
What are 3 other white wine grapes important in California?
Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Viognier
What are the 4 main white grapes of Washington state?
Chardonnay
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewurztraminer
What are the 3 main red grapes of Washington state?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Does Washington state produce more white or red wine?
50% white 50% red
What are the 11 AVA’s of Washington State?
Columbia Gorge Columbia Valley Horse Heaven Hills Lake Chelan Puget Sound Rattlesnake Hills Red Mountain Snipes Mountain Wahluke Slope Walla Walla Valley Yakima Valley
What is the main grape grown in Oregon?
Pinot Noir
What 2 white grapes are grown in Oregon?
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
How many AVA’s does Oregon and what are the top 4?
16 Applegate Valley Rogue Valley Umpqua Valley Willamette Valley
Which 2 AVA’s do Oregon and Washington share?
Columbia Valley
Walla Walla Valley
