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Santa Barbara

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 Which red grape is considered one of Santa Barbara County's signature varieties?

A Pinot Noir B Tempranillo C Sangiovese D Nebbiolo

2 Which white grape is the leading variety in Santa Barbara County?

A Riesling B Grüner Veltliner C Chardonnay D Albariño

3 Why does Santa Barbara County's cool, foggy climate suit grapes such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay so well?

A They are grapes that thrive in cool conditions B They are grapes that best tolerate hard frost C They are grapes that need very little light D They are grapes that demand very high heat

4 Which grape, alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is closely associated with Santa Barbara County?

A Carignan B Syrah C Petite Sirah D Zinfandel

5 What is the name of the system of officially recognised wine areas in the United States?

A AOC areas B DOC areas C AVA areas D GI districts

6 How are the wine areas within Santa Barbara County structured?

A The county holds several smaller nested AVAs B The county has no recognised AVAs at all C The county forms one single AVA with no divisions D The county shares one common AVA with Napa