What is viticulture?
AnswerThe growing of grapevines
Viticulture is the science and practice of cultivating grapevines.
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Napa facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Napa Valley, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Napa Valley lies north of which large bay?
AnswerSan Francisco Bay
The Napa River drains south into San Pablo Bay, the northern arm of San Francisco Bay.
Going deeper
Which river runs through Napa Valley?
AnswerNapa River
The Napa River flows the length of the valley, through the city of Napa, to San Pablo Bay.
Calistoga, at the north end of Napa Valley, is known for which natural features?
AnswerHot springs and a geyser
Geothermal heat feeds Calistoga's hot springs and the Old Faithful Geyser of California.
What type of climate does Napa Valley have?
AnswerMediterranean
Napa has a Mediterranean climate: warm dry summers and mild wet winters.
Expert level
Which author honeymooned on Mount St. Helena near Napa and wrote The Silverado Squatters?
AnswerRobert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson spent his 1880 honeymoon in an abandoned mining camp on Mount St. Helena.
The name Calistoga was coined by blending 'California' with which spa town's name?
AnswerSaratoga
Founder Sam Brannan combined California and Saratoga, the famous New York spa town.
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