The Napa Valley: Circa 1971

Our friend Steve Burgess of Burgess Cellars sent us this map of Napa Valley in 1971 when it had only 40 wineries. Today (how things have changed) the valley has approximately 475 wineries.

Sparkling wine from Bordeaux, made by the traditional method (méthode Champenoise), is called what?

A. Bordeaux Mousseux

B. Crémant de Bordeaux

C. Bordeaux Champenoise

D. Bordeaux Cristal

Crémant is French sparkling wine made outside of the Champagne region using the traditional Champagne method. There are 7 designated regions (AOCs) in France that can produce Crémant: Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Die, Jura, Limoux and Loire. Produced from the main grapes in the region, Crémant de Bordeaux can be a sparkling white or rosé.

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The Napa Valley: Circa 1971

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