Wine - Napa Valley - Oakville Ava

Front 1

Which number is Oakville AVA?

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#9

Front 2

In what year was Oakville established as an AVA?

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1993

Front 3

Describe the location of Oakville AVA.

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Oakville is a two-mile wide swath of Napa Valley extending 6000 feet in elevation up the Vaca Mountains to the east and the Mayacamus Mountains to the west.

Front 4

Oakville AVA has the greatest concentration of producers of what grape in all of Napa Valley?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Front 5

Describe Oakville AVA's climate.

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Oakville's climate is a tug of war between the cool San Francisco Bay and the warm San Joaquin Valley. It is a moderately warm area, similar to France's Rhône Valley. Located in a transitional mid-valley location, it is far enough south to benefit from cool morning fog while still enjoying warm Napa Valley afternoon sun. Peak afternoon temperatures are mitigated by Bay breezes.

Front 6

What happens to the temperature in Napa Valley as you move further north?

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Napa Valley becomes warmer as it goes north because mountain ranges protect the north from cooling Pacific Ocean air.

Front 7

What effect does Oakville AVA's climate have upon the grapes themselves?

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It results in preservation of color and acidity in the grapes.

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During the growing season, Oakville is (cooler/warmer) than Rutherford AVA by (?)° and St. Helena by (?)°.

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Cooler than Rutherford by 1° and St. Helena by 3°.

Front 9

Describe the soils in Oakville AVA.

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Soils are diverse and well-drained, and generally consist of broken down or decomposed rock from mountain ranges to the valley floor. An alluvial soil overlays the generally uniform gravel base.

Front 10

What is alluvial soil?

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(noun - alluvium)
Material that has been transported by river and deposited. Most alluvial soils contain silt, sand, and gravel, and are highly fertile.

Front 11

What is the general character of Oakville AVA wines?

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Oakville wines are generally deep and complex, with structural integrity of acid and tannin. These characteristics will preserve the best wines for decades.

Front 12

What event put Groth Vineyards and Winery on the map?

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It received 100 points from critic Robert Parker for its 1985 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

(Oakville)

Front 13

From where does Groth source the grapes for its wines?

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From estate-owned vineyards.

(Oakville)

Front 14

What is the style of Groth wines?

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Big, lush fruit with a soft, supple texture.

(Oakville)

Front 15

What is the name of the famous winemaker of Paradigm Winery?

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Heidi Peterson Barrett. Her father, Dick Peterson, was instrumental in laying out and designing the winery.

(Oakville)

Front 16

How much Paradigm wine is generally produced?

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Only small quantities of hand crafted, estate-bottled wine.

(Oakville)

Front 17

What are the flavors and texture of Paradigm wine?

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Ripe black cherry, blackberry and sweet vanilla; soft and silky across the palate with classic Paradigm finesse.

(Oakville)

Front 18

When and by whom was Nickel & Nickel established?

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In 1997, by the partners of Far Niente.

(Oakville)

Front 19

On what philosophy is Nickel & Nickel based?

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Producing 100% varietal, single vineyard wines that best express the distinct personality of each vineyard. These wines are from some of the most coveted vineyard sites in Napa and Sonoma.

(Oakville)