America Ex California Flashcards
What does Ava stand for
American viticultural areas
Grapes Oregon
P noir
P gris
Chardonnay
Wine making p noir Oregon
Varied Whole bunch or not Some ambient yeast Some amphora Usually matured oak
Wine making Chardonnay Oregon
Whole bunch press
Fermented oak
Mlf
Wine making p gris Oregon
Like alsace
Most famous ava in Oregon
Willamette valley
Dundee hill features
Higher altitude- acidity
Warmer- mountains block cold wet weather
Clay soil - retains water important as dry growing season
Climate willamette valley
Moderate to cool
Cooling influence Pacific Ocean - wind - low disease pressure
Dry growing season
Long sunny days
Cool nights - diurnal range
Valley floor fertile soil - Scott Henry for p noir for vigour
Williamette valley p noir style
Ripe red fruits M + acidity M to m+ tannins H abv Red to black fruits
Umpqua valley ava is where
Southern oregon
Southern Oregon climate
Warmer - latitude
Cooling influence mountains
Irrigation required
Grapes southern Oregon
P noir
P gris
Syrah
Most famous ava in New York State
Finger lakes ava
Riesling
Geographical features in finger lakes
Deep glacial lakes store heat till November - increasing temp
Spring delays bud burst as cool
Cold air drains to lakes
Vineyards on slopes
Fertile soil - Scott Henry
What grapes is Washington known for
Cab sav
Merlot
Chardonnay
Riesling
Climate finger lakes
Continental
Most famous ava in Washington state
Columbia valley
Geographical factors affecting grape growing in Washington Columbia valley
Rain shadow cascade mountains Making irrigation necessary Long daylight hours Continental Diurnal range
Major issue growing grapes in Columbia valley
Winter temp freezing
Reduces yields
Where is Yakima valley and walla walla valley (altitude)
Washington
