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18 Cards in this Set
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What does AVA stand for?
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American Viticultural Area (established 1976)
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What was the "Judgment of Paris"?
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A 1976 competition in which California Cab Sauvignon and Chardonnay placed favourably against their French counterparts.
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What are the primary American wine states?
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California, Washington, Oregon, NY
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What are some important California North Coast winemaking counties?
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Napa County, Sonoma County, Mendocino County
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What are some important California winemaking AVAs?
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Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Edna Valley, Russian River Valley
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What are the signature grapes of California?
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Zinfandel, Cab Sauv, Chardonnay
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What are some important California Central Coast winemaking counties?
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Monterrey, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo
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What are some important California Sierra Nevada Mountains winemaking counties?
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Amador, California-Shenendoah, Eldorado
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What is the signature grape of Oregon?
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Pinot Noir
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What types of wine is Washington State known for?
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Bordeaux-style blends
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In British Columbia, what is a DVA?
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Designated Viticultural Area
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What are B.C.'s key DVAs?
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Okanagan Valley
Similkameen Valley Fraser Valley Gulf Islands Vancouver Island/Cowichan Valley |
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What types of wines is B.C. known for primarily?
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Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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What types of wines is Ontario earning a reputation for?
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Bordeaux blends, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling
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List 4 key Ontario DVAs.
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Pelee Island
Lake Erie North Shore Niagara Peninsula Prince Edward County |
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List four DVAs from the Niagara-on-the-Lake subregion
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St. David's Bench
Niagara River Niagara Lakeshore Four Mile Creek |
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List four DVAs from the Niagara Escarpment subregion
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Creek Shores
Lincoln Lakeshore Short Hills Beamsville Bench Twenty Mile Bench Vinemount Ridge |
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What wines is Prince Edward County known for?
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Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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