California - Central Coast Flashcards

Identify where Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara are on this map.

Where would you describe the general area of California’s Central Coast to be?

Where is Santa Lucia Highlands AVA on this map?

Which of these three areas is the greater Paso Robles AVA?

What are the 4 AVAs of Santa Barbara you need to know for the CMS 2 exam?

Select the correct answer.

Which 2 AVAs are located within the Santa Ynez Valley AVA?

a. Santa Maria Valley AVA + Los Carneros AVA
b. Sta. Rita Hills AVA + Happy Canyon AVA
c. Paso Robles AVA + Sta. Rita Hills AVA

Select the correct answer.

Both Paso Robles AVA and Happy Canyon AVA have what kind of climate?

a. Cool
b. Hot
c. Warm

Most of Monterey and Santa Barbara generally have this kind of climate.

Santa Lucia Highlands AVA and Sta. Rita Hills AVA are known to grow which 2 grape varieties?

Monterey has a mountain range that creates a cool wind tunnel.

In what direction does this mountain range run?

Fill in the blank.

Paso Robles is blocked by mountains to the _____ with only a small gap in the range.

Santa Barbara has a mountain range that creates a cool wind tunnel and fog.

In what direction does this mountain range run?

Is malolactic fermentation often employed or seldom employed when making Chardonnay in the Central Coast?

Is the use of new French and sometimes American oak barrels often extensive or seldom used for both red and white wines in California’s Central Coast?

Which white grape variety are you more likely to find in Happy Canyon: Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc?