e. South Africa - answer✔a. Argentina
3. Which South American country has a climate and topography very similar to those of
California (i.e., cool wet winters and warm, dry summers; a coastal mountain range and a central
valley), making it particularly appropriate for winegrowing?
a. Venezuela
b. Ecuador
c. Colombia
d. Chile
e. Brazil - answer✔d. Chile
4. White wines from the Marlborough region of New Zealand have a worldwide reputation due
to their unique fruity flavor, often compared to grapefruit. Which grape variety is used in making
this wine?
e. Sauvignon Blanc - answer✔e. Sauvignon Blanc
5. A multipurpose grape, commonly used in raisins, table grapes, juice concentrate and wine, and
accounting for about 35% of California's vineyard area, is______?
a. Concord
b. Muscat
c. Niagara
d. Pione
e. Thompson Seedless - answer✔e. Thompson Seedless
6. What are California's two main wine grape growing regions?
a. Coastal region and San Joaquin Valley
b. Inland Empire and Central Coast
c. Lake County and Sonoma County
d. Lodi region and Mendocino County
e. Napa Valley and North Coast - answer✔a. Coastal region and San Joaquin Valley
7. The US is currently a major wine producer, ranked 4th in the world. Which of the following
statements is true of US wine production?
a. California accounts for about 30% of US wine production
b. None of the Midwestern states produce wine commercially
c. Wine cannot be produced in the northwest or northeast due to cold winters.
d. Wine cannot be produced in the southwest due to dry conditions
e. Wine is produced in all 50 states - answer✔e. Wine is produced in all 50 states
8. In California since 2000, according to the material presented in class, which Napa Valley Red
wine grape typically brings the highest price per ton?
a. Cabernet Sauvignon
b. Chardonnay
c. Merlot
d. Pinot Noir
e. Zinfandel - answer✔a. Cabernet Sauvignon
9. American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) are used in the US to designate which of the following
characteristics?
a. Geographic origin of the grapes only
b. Grape Variety only
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