USA sommelier quiz

USA sommelier quiz at Introductory level: 10 questions, every answer explained. Napa, Sonoma, Willamette Valley and beyond — master American wine regions. Try one question, then the rest with CRU Quiz.

Written by Alper Billik — Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, 2019).

10 questions at Introductory Sommelier level, each with the answer and a short explanation.

Try one: What does the AVA system represent in the USA? A) American Varietal Association B) American Viticultural Areas — specific grape-growing regions C) Approved Vintage Allocations D) Association of Vineyard Assessors

Answer: B) American Viticultural Areas — specific grape-growing regions. AVA stands for American Viticultural Areas — designating specific grape-growing regions based on unique geographic and climatic features.

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