Csw Us & North America & South America

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#1 wine-consuming country in the world by 2012

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US

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US worldwide rank in wine production as of 2007

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4th

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Native American grape hybrids

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Catawba, Delaware, Niagra, Concord

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Describe French-American hybrids

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Product of crossing native American grapes with European vinifera to develop phylloxera-resistant vines. Examples - Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin

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Define AVA

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American Viticultural Area

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Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau ABV allowed variation

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+/- 1.5%

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In the US, if a single grape variety appears on the label, the wine must contain a minimum of ________ of that variety.

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75%

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In the OREGON, if a single grape variety appears on the label, the wine must contain a minimum of ________ of that variety.

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90%

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For AVAs the minimum wine content from that location is _____.

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85%

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For specific vineyards the minimum wine content from that location is _____.

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95%

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U.S. rules for "Estate Bottled"

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Grapes must come from one or more vineyards owned or leased by the winery. Vineyards must be within a single AVA. Winery must also be located in that AVA.

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California contains about _____ of the vineyard acreage in the US and makes nearly _____ of the wine.

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85%, 90%

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Climate of Napa Valley

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Mountains on either side protect it from cold air coming off the Pacific Ocean. Air works its way north off the chilly waters of San Pablo Bay bringing morning fogs

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Number of AVAs within Napa County

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15

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Sonoma County climate

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More strongly influenced by the ocean.

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Number of AVAs within Sonoma County

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13

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Major counties in the Central Coast

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Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara

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Well known AVAs in San Luis Obispo County

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Paso Robles, Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley

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Well known AVAs in Santa Barbara county

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Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Ynez Valley

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Well known AVA in the Central Valley

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Lodi AVA

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Climate of Washington

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Divided by high Cascades range into a cool and very rainy western part and a larger zone to the east with desertlike conditions. Vineyards located east of the Cascades.

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Number of AVAs in Washington

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11

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Largest AVA in Washington

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Columbia Valley

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Notable AVAs within the Columbia Valley AVA

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Walla Walla Valley, Wahluke Slope, Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills

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Top two grape varieties in Oregon

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Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris

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Number of Oregon AVAs as of 2009

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16

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Appellations that straddle the Oregon-Washington border

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Columbia Gorge, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

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Climate of Oregon

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Most wineries are west of the Cascades. Cooler than most New World vineyards

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Oregon AVAs that are warmer and able to ripen red grapes like Cab. Sauv. and Merlot

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Rogue Valley AVA and Umpqua Valley AVA within the Souther Oregon AVA

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Approx. 85% of Ontario's vineyards lie in the ____________ appellation

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Niagara Peninsula

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Primary AVA in British Columbia

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Okanagan Valley

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Number of DVAs in Ontario

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4

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Number of DVAs in British Columbia

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5

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Argentina is the ______ largest wineproducing country, behind the U.S. and ahead of Australia.

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5th

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Argentina's geography and climate

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Between the Andes Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Andes creates rain shadow that keeps western Argentina very dry. Dry air, plentiful irrigation water by snowmelt, high elevations, unlimited sunshine. Climate is continental.

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Argentina's signature red and white grape variety

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Malbec. Torrontes

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Argentina's largest wine region

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Mendoza - 70% of the country's vineyard acreage

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Important subregions in Mendoza

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Maipu, Lujan de Cuyo, Valle de Uco, Tupungato

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Other regions of note in Argentina

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Salta - north near equator. Known for Torrontes. Especially its subregion Cafayate where vineyards can be found as high as 7,000 feet above sea level. Rio Negro - south of Mendoza in Patagonia. Whites and sparkling.

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Chile's geography

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3,000 miles in lenth between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes. Very narrow - rarely more than 100 miles wide over most of its length

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Chile's climate

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Westerly wins bring cool moist air inland. Climate is Mediterranean. Rain falls during the winter. Summer temps rarely exceed 90 degrees F and humidity is low. Several rivers cut through the central valley - provide irrigation.

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Chile's grape varieties

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3/4 of total acreage to red grapes. Cabernet Sauvignon is #1 - 1/3 of all vineyard land. Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay are leading white grapes. CARMENERE

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Under Chilean wine law, minimum requirements for place or origin, vintage, and variety on a wine label are all set at ______ percent

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75

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Subregions of the Chilean Central Valley

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Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley, Curico Valley, Maule Valley

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What comprises the Rapel Valley?

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Cachapoal Valley and Colchagua Valley

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Cooler regions of Chile west of Santiago

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Casablanca Valley and San Antonio Valley (part of Aconcagua viticultural region)

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Cooler regions in Chile's Southern viticultural region

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Itata Valley & Bio-Bio Valley