New York State Flashcards

Question 1

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Name 4 major AVAs of New York State.

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Question 2

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What is the climate in New York State for the inland (upstate) areas?

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Continental with moderating influences of lakes and rivers.

Question 3

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What large body of water moderates the Long Island AVA?

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Atlantic Ocean

Question 4

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Select the correct answer.

The lakes in Finger Lakes AVA are:

a. Deep glacial lakes
b. Shallow fresh water lakes
c. They’re more ponds than lakes

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a. Deep glacial lakes

Question 5

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In New York State, what do vignerons need to protect their vines from during harsh winters?

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Deep freezes during harsh winters.

Question 6

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In New York State, what do vignerons need to protect their vines from in the summertime?

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Mold

Not only can it get humid in inland areas in NY, the area can also suffer from heavy rainfall from summer and early fall hurricanes.

Question 7

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Name 3 popularly grown white V. vinifera grape varieties grown in New York State.

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Question 8

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Name 2 popularly grown white hybrid grape varieties grown in New York State.

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Question 9

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Name 3 popularly grown red V. vinifera grape varieties grown in New York State.

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Question 10

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Name a popularly grown V. labrusca red grape variety in New York State.

Question 11

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Who was Dr. Konstantin Frank?

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Earned his Ph.D. in Viticulture in Ukraine in 1930 and became a leading expert in his field throughout Eastern Europe.
Immigrated to New York in 1951.
Successfully planted the first European grape varieties in the Eastern United States in 1958.
He ignited the “Vinifera Revolution”, a movement that forever changed the course of wine growing in the Finger Lakes and the United States.

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