Introductory Sommelier Practice Test

An American Viticultural Area identifies a defined grape-growing region with distinct climate and soils that influence wine style. The Niagara Escarpment AVA is named for a prominent geological feature that shapes the microclimate and drainage in western New York, giving wines from that area a recognizable character. The official boundaries of this AVA lie in New York State, so wines labeled with it are from New York. The other states listed do not host this particular AVA.