Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
133 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
|
Brothers who were almost single handedly responsible for ensuring that there was consistent and responsibly prices wine on the American table after Prohibition |
earnest and Julio Gallo |
|
|
|
Hungarian immigrant who helped found the California wine industry and brought many European vibes to Sonoma in 1861 |
agoston Haraszthy |
|
|
|
Founder if the first Napa valley winery |
Charles Kruger |
|
|
|
Founder of the first successful US commercial winery in Ohio in 1830s; produces the first SPK wine in America |
Nicholas Longworth |
|
|
|
California winemaker who was most instrumental in establishing the reputation of Californian wine quality amount consumers |
Robert Mondavi |
|
|
|
Wine journalist credited with introducing and promoting the concept of varietal labeling to help Cali better define it's wine |
Frank Schoonmaker |
|
|
|
Wine journalist credited with introducing and promoting the concept of varietal labeling to help Cali better define it's wine |
Frank Schoonmaker |
|
|
|
Franciscan monk who planted the first vineyards in Cali in 1760s and 1770s |
junipero Serra |
|
|
|
Wine journalist credited with introducing and promoting the concept of varietal labeling to help Cali better define it's wine |
Frank Schoonmaker |
|
|
|
Franciscan monk who planted the first vineyards in Cali in 1760s and 1770s |
junipero Serra |
|
|
|
California winemaker who introduces many modern techniques to the US and mentored many winemakers |
Andre Tchelistcheff |
|
|
|
Son of Suttee home winery's co-founder; he developed the idea to create a white wine from the red zin grape, which, due to it's commercial success, saved many Cali zin vines from being uprooted and abandoned |
Bob trinchero |
|
|
|
During what years was prohibition in effect in the US |
1920-1933 |
|
|
|
During what years was prohibition in effect in the US |
1920-1933 |
|
|
|
What 1849 event lead to an increase in population in CA and eventually and increase in demand for CA wine? |
Discovery of gold in CA |
|
|
|
What 1976 event is considered the turning point that changed the world perception of CA wines |
Paris Tasting |
|
|
|
What 1976 event is considered the turning point that changed the world perception of CA wines |
Paris Tasting |
|
|
|
What is the TTB responsible for? |
1. Enforcing laws relevant to businesses engaged in importation of alcohol
2. Maintain list of AVAs
3. Oversees alcohol labeling and ads
4 collection of alcohol excise tax |
|
|
|
What is the federal agency ATF responsible for? |
1. Enforcing laws aimed at the illegal production
2. Smuggling
|
|
|
|
What is required on US wine labels? |
Alcohol content, name of bottler/importer, address of bottler/importer, net contents, sulfite statement, brand name |
|
|
|
Leading red in Napa County |
Cabernet |
|
|
|
Leading red in Napa County |
Cabernet |
|
|
|
Leading red in Sonoma |
PN |
|
|
|
Mendocino County AVA well-known for SPK? |
Anderson Valley |
|
|
|
Napa AVA of term noted for its 'dust' |
Rutherford |
|
|
|
Napa AVA of term noted for its 'dust' |
Rutherford |
|
|
|
aVA shared between napa and sonoma |
Carnet is |
|
|
|
Napa AVA of term noted for its 'dust' |
Rutherford |
|
|
|
aVA shared between napa and sonoma |
Carnet is |
|
|
|
Ava shares between napa and solano |
Wild horse |
|
|
|
Sub region of RRV AVA |
Green Valley |
|
|
|
Sub region of RRV AVA |
Green Valley |
|
|
|
sub-region of the Sonoma valley AVA |
Bennett Valley |
|
|
|
Sub region of RRV AVA |
Green Valley |
|
|
|
sub-region of the Sonoma valley AVA |
Bennett Valley |
|
|
|
aVA often referred to as 'island in the sky' |
Mendocino Ridge |
|
|
|
The easternmost AVA in Napa county |
chiles Valley |
|
|
|
Sub-region of the Sonoma Coast AVA |
fort Ross-sea view |
|
|
|
Sub-region of the Sonoma Coast AVA |
fort Ross-sea view |
|
|
|
Leading red grape in Dry Creek Valley AVA |
Zin |
|
|
|
The smallest AVA within US |
Cole Ranch |
|
|
|
The only elevation specific AVA of Napa county |
Howell mt |
|
|
|
What percentage of the wine must be from CA if the 'place of origin' is the State of CA |
100% |
|
|
|
If a wines appellation if origin is a specific AVA, what percentage of the wine must be from the named AVA? |
85% |
|
|
|
A standard 750ml equal how many fl. Oz.? |
25.4 |
|
|
|
If a single vinifera grape appears on Cali wine label it must contain a MINimun of ______ percent of the names variety? |
75% |
|
|
|
The state if Oregon requires that most if it's single variety wines contain a minimum of _____percent of names variety |
90% |
|
|
|
Wine made with Native American varieties must contain what percentage of that name variety? |
51% |
|
|
|
If a wines 'place of origin' is a specific vineyard, what percentage of the wine must be from that name vineyard? |
95% |
|
|
|
AVA found within Lake County |
guenoc
Benmore Clear lake High valley Red hills lake |
|
|
|
County that produces nearly 20%of CA Chardonnay |
Monterey |
|
|
|
Sub-appellation located in the cooler portion if Monterey AVA? |
Arroyo Seco
Chlone Santa Lucia |
|
|
|
Sub-appellation located In The warmer part of Monterey AVA? |
hames
San Lucas |
|
|
|
warm climate AVA in San Luis Obispo County |
Paso Robles |
|
|
|
Cool climate AVA located in San Luis Obispo County |
Edna Valley |
|
|
|
AVA located in Santa Barbara County know for cool climate PN and chardonnay |
sta. Rita hills which lies within Santa Ynez Valley AVA |
|
|
|
AVA located in Santa Barbara known for rhone varities |
Santa Maria |
|
|
|
area planted with 55% Cali grape acerage |
Central Valley |
|
|
|
Sub-appellation of Lodi Ava |
Alta Mesa |
|
|
|
Sub-appellation of the Sierra foothills AVA |
El dorado |
|
|
|
Largest AVA in CA but only has 1% grape acergae |
Sierra foothils |
|
|
|
AVA located in the far North of the Central Coast AVA |
Livermore Valley |
|
|
|
County that has the purest air quality |
Lake county |
|
|
|
How many AVA in Napa? |
17 |
|
|
|
Rutherford, st. Helena and Calistoga are know for what grape? |
Cab
St. Helena does merlot and zin too |
|
|
|
Rutherford, st. Helena and Calistoga are know for what grape? |
Cab
St. Helena does merlot and zin too |
|
|
|
What Napa AVA has a unique soil type and is know to produce wines with firm tannins? |
Rutherford |
|
|
|
What is the measurement of sulfur dioxide that requires the warning label? |
10 parts per million or more |
|
|
|
What is the variance the TTB allows for alcohol content |
Plus or minus 1.5 percent between the declared value |
|
|
|
Semi-generic wine have to append what to their labels? |
The American geographical term. For example: American Chablis California port |
|
|
|
Simply state the requirements for use of designation on US wine labels |
75% grape 75% country,state or county 85% AVA 95% vineyard, vintage
Some difference in Oregon and Washington |
|
|
|
State law requires that any wine using a Washington state appellation contains a min of ______ percent Washington state grapes? |
90% |
|
|
|
State law requires that any wine using a Washington state appellation contains a min of ______ percent Washington state grapes? |
90% |
|
|
|
The WWQA limits the use if the term 'reserve' among it's member producers to _______ or_________and it must denote the producers best wine |
10% total production 3000 cases |
|
|
|
The cascade mt in Washington produce what for most of the vineyards there? |
Rain shadow |
|
|
|
The cascade mt in Washington produce what for most of the vineyards there? |
Rain shadow |
|
|
|
What is the reason for Washington state having more sunshine hours than CA? |
The states Northernly latitude |
|
|
|
The cascade mt in Washington produce what for most of the vineyards there? |
Rain shadow |
|
|
|
What is the reason for Washington state having more sunshine hours than CA? |
The states Northernly latitude |
|
|
|
What are the leading grapes in Washington? |
Can and merlot |
|
|
|
What wines in Washington have the highest critcal acclaim? |
Syrah |
|
|
|
What wines in Washington have the highest critcal acclaim? |
Syrah |
|
|
|
Washington state is consider one if the premier ______ regions for Riesling |
new World |
|
|
|
What wines in Washington have the highest critcal acclaim? |
Syrah |
|
|
|
Washington state is consider one if the premier ______ regions for Riesling |
new World |
|
|
|
What AVA is largest in Washington? |
Columbia valley AVA |
|
|
|
What wines in Washington have the highest critcal acclaim? |
Syrah |
|
|
|
Washington state is consider one if the premier ______ regions for Riesling |
new World |
|
|
|
What AVA is largest in Washington? |
Columbia valley AVA |
|
|
|
What was Washington first AVA? |
Yakima |
|
|
|
What wines in Washington have the highest critcal acclaim? |
Syrah |
|
|
|
Washington state is consider one if the premier ______ regions for Riesling |
new World |
|
|
|
What AVA is largest in Washington? |
Columbia valley AVA |
|
|
|
What was Washington first AVA? |
Yakima |
|
|
|
What AVA is not a true mountain but has steep SW facing slopes near the Yakima river? |
red mt. |
|
|
|
What wines in Washington have the highest critcal acclaim? |
Syrah |
|
|
|
Washington state is consider one if the premier ______ regions for Riesling |
new World |
|
|
|
What AVA is largest in Washington? |
Columbia valley AVA |
|
|
|
What was Washington first AVA? |
Yakima |
|
|
|
What AVA is not a true mountain but has steep SW facing slopes near the Yakima river? |
red mt. |
|
|
|
What AVA is located west if the cascades |
puget Sound |
|
|
|
Newest AVA in Washington named for potholes lakes |
Ancient lakes of Columbia valley |
|
|
|
Where does Washington place as far as country production? |
2nd |
|
|
|
The oldest cab vines are found in what AVA in Washington? |
snipes mt. |
|
|
|
Who were the three UC Davis graduates who were credited of pioneers of Oregon wine industry? |
David let Charles coury Dick earath |
|
|
|
Who were the three UC Davis graduates who were credited of pioneers of Oregon wine industry? |
David let Charles coury Dick earath |
|
|
|
What wine is Oregon know for |
PN, PG SPL |
|
|
|
Who were the three UC Davis graduates who were credited of pioneers of Oregon wine industry? |
David let Charles coury Dick earath |
|
|
|
What wine is Oregon know for |
PN, PG SPL |
|
|
|
Top burgundy producer in Oregon in 1988 |
Madison Joseph drouhin Domaine drouhin |
|
|
|
Who were the three UC Davis graduates who were credited of pioneers of Oregon wine industry? |
David let Charles coury Dick earath |
|
|
|
What wine is Oregon know for |
PN, PG SPL |
|
|
|
Top burgundy producer in Oregon in 1988 |
Madison Joseph drouhin Domaine drouhin |
|
|
|
Three AVA that straddle Washington and oregon |
Columbia valley, Columbia gorge Walla walla |
|
|
|
Who were the three UC Davis graduates who were credited of pioneers of Oregon wine industry? |
David let Charles coury Dick earath |
|
|
|
What wine is Oregon know for |
PN, PG SPL |
|
|
|
Top burgundy producer in Oregon in 1988 |
Madison Joseph drouhin Domaine drouhin |
|
|
|
Three AVA that straddle Washington and oregon |
Columbia valley, Columbia gorge Walla walla |
|
|
|
What are the 6 sub appellations of Willamette? |
Cahelam Yamill - Carlton Ribbon ridge Dundee McMinnville Eola-amity |
Can You Run Down Moving Escalator |
|
|
While orgin wine law is unique that it requires 90% of grape stated, it does make an exception for _______ which only requires ____% |
Cab, 75% |
|
|
|
What is the sub-region of the Rogue Valley in the south? |
apple gate AVA |
|
|
|
What part of Oregon is warmer and better situated for rhone varietal and can and merlot? |
Rogue, umpqua |
|
|
|
What is NY main AVA and it's two sub-appellations which account for 85% of states production |
Finger lake AVA Keuka AVA Cayuga AVA |
|
|
|
Who was tgeRussian viticulturist who is credited with planting vinifera grapes in the cool climate if NY state? |
Dr. Konstantin frank |
|
|
|
What grapes do week in the finger lakes |
Riesling and CF bc climate like Germany |
|
|
|
What two AVA are located 2hr east of NYC? |
North fork of Long Island AVA Hamptons AVA |
|
|
|
What winery is located north of NYC and in what AVA? |
Brotherhood, Hudson River AVA |
|
|
|
The wine standards of Canada are determined by the |
VQA (vintners quality alliance) |
|
|
|
Ontario |
The majority of Canada's wine grapes are grown here |
|
|
|
What appellation is home of most of vineyard in the province if Ontario? |
Niagara peninsula |
|
|
|
What appellation is home of most of vineyard in the province if Ontario? |
Niagara peninsula |
|
|
|
A ridge of cliffs known as the ____ has a major effect on the climate in the Biafra penninsula |
Niigata escarpment |
|
|
|
What is the premier growing area in British Columbia |
Okanagan valley |
|
