Wine Quiz Challenge Quiz: New Hits and Next Gens of California Jun 19, 2020 1 of 10 RIGHT! WRONG! California and Oregon vintner Joe Wagner made a name for himself with approachable Pinot Noir brands Meiomi and Belle Glos, and later, Böen and Elouan. But he's a fifth-generation winemaker who grew up on a Napa estate still owned by his father, Chuck Wagner. What is it? Caymus Vineyards Rock Moon Trefethen Vineyards Deiodi In 2013, which rock-pop star purchased a Santa Barbara estate that would become Two Wolves Wine, composing new hits from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sémillon and more? Gordon Sumner, aka Sting Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga Alecia Moore, aka P!nk Avril Lavigne, aka Avril La Vigne As of 2020, several California wine regions are petitioning for official recognition as American Viticultural Areas, such as Alisos Canyon in Santa Barbara and Tehachapi Mountains in the southeast interior of the state. Among them is Palos Verdes Peninsula, which, if recognized, would have the unusual distinction of being an AVA in the environs of which major city? San Jose Los Angeles Monterey-Jacques Sonomaopolis In 2020, Silver Oak's Alexander Valley operation became the world's first winery and largest manufacturing facility to earn Living Building certification, following a yearslong process spearheaded by Haley Duncan, niece of winery proprietor David Duncan. What did Silver Oak do to earn the distinction? It fit 100 million bottles of wine in just one storage warehouse It successfully replicated Sonoma's climate conditions inside the building for indoor viticulture Its construction only used breathable materials like linen and Merino wool It achieved rigorous sustainability goals for green design, water use and energy efficiency This high-acid white grape most famous for wines of France's Loire Valley and Bordeaux is experiencing a golden age in the Golden State, thanks to experimentation and diverse expressions from established wineries like Dry Creek Vineyard and St. Supéry, as well as newer achievers like Cattelya, Acumen and Dragonette. Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc White Zinfandel Grenache Pas Rouge The Gia wine brand debuted in 2014, the brainchild of a young wine talent (that would be Gia); by 2020, the lineup had evolved to feature stylish crown-capped California bottlings with art labels showcasing her photography. Film and wine go back a ways in Gia's family, as her grandfather and collaborator is which famed director and owner of Inglenook? George Lucas Francis Ford Coppola Fess Parker Gian Malkovich Winemakers like Vailia From of Desparada, Michael Thomas of Wrath and even Manfred Krankl of Sine Qua Non have been experimenting with a cellar innovation that's actually thousands of years old—the use of terracotta amphorae. Which part of the winemaking process incorporates them? Harvest Fermentation and/or some aging Reverse osmosis Social media Santa Ynez Valley winery Sunstone was planted in the 1990s, with a château built from much older reclaimed French architectural elements. But for 2020, it was briefly transformed into a fictional 24th-century vineyard to portray the home base of the Burgundy-born captain and hero in the latest iteration of which sci-fi series? Dune Star Wars Star Trek Planet of the Grapes Forward-thinking winemakers like Mayacamas Olds at Gloria Ferrer, and Chris Cottrell and Morgan Twain-Peterson at Under the Wire, are bringing new ideas and energy to which style of wine in California, which has seen a significant recent uptick in popularity? Dessert wine Frosted wine Sparkling wine Cabernet Franc When COVID-19 shutdowns forced enterprising winemaker Jesse Katz to delay the opening of a new tasting room at his Sonoma winery, Aperture, he was among the first to offer this new method of inviting guests to see his new home and share his wines. He commissioned 40 oil paintings of the building for art galleries around the U.S. He hand-delivered photo albums and cases of wine to customers around the country He wrote and illustrated a scratch 'n' sniff comic book about his winery He opened a virtual tasting room, streaming a series of online tastings and events Next Results Your score is Retake this quiz
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