AVAs of the United States Flashcards
What two grapes make up over 70% of production in Oregon
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
What region in Oregon is home to over 70% of production
Willamette Valley
What is the umbrella AVA of the Willamette Valley
Willamette Valley AVA
What is the major town in the Willamette Valley AVA
McMinnville
In what decade was the Willamette Valley planted
1860s
Who is credited with bringing Pinot Noir to the Willamette Valley
David Lett
Who is famous for modernizing wine production in the Willamette Valley
Charles Coury
What famous region is aligned in latitude with the Willamette Valley
Pinot Noir
What wine made by David Lett earned top 3 in 1975 in competitions in Paris and Beaune, putting the Willamette Valley on the international map
Eyrie ‘South Block’ Pinot Noir 1975
What predator poses a danger to vines in the Willamette Valley
Birds - the area is located in a migratory pathway
What are the four major soil types of the Willamette Valley
- Uplifted marine sediment
- Volcanic
- Loess
- Missoula Flood Deposits
Which of the four major soil types in the Willamette Valley is not ideal for viticulture
Missoula Flood Deposits
Is capitalization legal in Oregon
Yes
What is the terrain of the Dundee Hills AVA
Rolling hills
What are the major grape varietals of Dundee Hills AVA
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
What is the most densely planted sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley
Dundee Hills AVA
What sub AVA of the Willamette Valley is located just north of McMinnville
Yamhill-Carlton District AVA
What is the main soil type of the Yamhill-Carlton District AVA
Uplifted Marine Sediment
What is the famous single vineyard site of Yamhill-Carlton District AVA
Shea Vineyard
What is the major soil type of Dundee Hills AVA
Volcanic
What larger AVA is located just southwest of Portland
Chehalem Mountains AVA
What are the two major sub-AVAs of Chehalem Mountains AVA
Ribbon Ridge AVA
Laurelwood District AVA
What is the smallest AVA in the Willamette Valley AVA
Ribbon Ridge AVA
What are the main soil types of the Chehalem Mountains AVA
Laurelwood
Volcanic
Marine Deposit
What is the westernmost of the AVAs of the Willamette Valley
McMinnville AVA
What corridor brings cool pacific winds into the McMinnville AVA
Van Duzer Corridor
What mountain range provides a rain shadow for McMinnville AVA
The Coastal Range
What are the major grapes of McMinnville AVA
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Pinot Blanc
What is the style of Pinot Noir in McMinnville AVA
Darker, denser with higher tannins
What two towns is the Eola-Amity Hills AVA located between
Amity
Salem
What is the soil type of Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Nekia Basalt
Where are most vineyards in Eola-Amity Hills AVA located
Eastern slopes, sheltered from harsh winds
What are the two nestled AVAs of the Van Duzer Corridor AVA
Laurelwood District AVA (shared)
Tualatin Hills AVA
What affect does the wind of Van Duzer Corridor AVA have on the grapes
Helps them retain high acidity
What is the soil type of Van Duzer Corridor AVA
Marine sediment
What is the southernmost AVA in the Willamette Valley
Lower Long Tom AVA
What is the newest AVA of the Willamette Valley
Mount Pisgah Polk County AVA
What clone of Chardonnay is widely planted in the Willamette Valley
Dijon Clone
What AVA in southern Oregon surrounds the city of Roseburg
Umqua Valley AVA
What are the two sub-AVAs of Umqua Valley AVA
Elkton Oregon AVA
Red Hill Douglas County Oregon AVA
What is Oregon’s oldest winery
What AVA is it located in
Hillcrest Vineyards
Umqua Valley AVA
What varietal does Oregon producer Abarcela focus on
Tempranillo
What region in Europe is the vineyard owned by Abarcela in Oregon similar to
Ribera del Duero
What major AVA is located East of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon
Rogue Valley AVA
What is the major sub-region of Rogue Valley AVA
Applegate Valley AVA
What does the Cascade Mountains provide for the Rogue Valley AVA
A rain shadow
What is the famous single vineyard site of Applegate Valley AVA
Del Rio
Who pioneered viticulture in Idaho
Louis Delsol
What AVA is shared between Oregon and Idaho
Snake River Valley AVA
What are the major grape varietals of Snake River Valley AVA
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
Riesling
Merlot
What are the major grape varietals of Rogue Valley AVA
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Gris
Syrah
What AVA is located entirely in the state of Idaho
Eagle Foothills AVA
What sub-region of the shared Walla Walla Valley is located entirely in Oregon
The Rocks of Milton-Freewater AVA
What famous soil in Europe does The Rocks of Milton-Freewater AVA resemble
Galets of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
What AVA is home to 99% of Washington’s vineyards
Columbia Valley AVA (shared with Oregon)
What is the climate of Yakima Valley AVA
Desert-like
What is the major sub-AVA of Yakima Valley AVA
Red Mountain AVA
What are the major grape varietals of Red Mountain AVA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
What notable vineyard is Snipes Mountain AVA home to
Washington’s oldest Vitis Vinifera plantings of Muscat of Alexandria from 1917
What do the Cascade Mountains provide for Columbia Valley AVA
A Rain Shadow
What is the smallest AVA in Washington
Candy Mountain AVA
What is the main grape varietal of Rattlesnake Hills AVA
Riesling
What is the famous sub-region of the Walla Walla Valley AVA
The Rocks of Milton-Freewater AVA
What two states share the Walla Walla Valley AVA
Washington
Oregon
What are the main grape varietals of the Walla Walla Valley AVA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
What gap funnels cool air inland into Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Columbia Gorge
What factor moderates the climate of Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Columbia River
What is the dominant grape varietal of Horse Hills Heaven AVA
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the major grape varietals of Wahluke Slope AVA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
What is the climate and major moderating factor of Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA
Arid
Moderated by 35 glacial lakes
What is the major grape varietal of Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA
Riesling
What are the two major varietals of Lake Chelan AVA
Riesling
Pinot Noir
What is the single winery found in White Bluffs AVA
Sagemoor Vineyards
What border AVA is one of the warmest in Washington State
The Burn of Columbia Valley AVA
What are the two major AVAs located west of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State
Columbia Gorge AVA
Puget Sound AVA
What is California’s most famous AVA
Napa Valley AVA
What two mountain ranges cradle the Napa Valley AVA
Mayacamas Mountains
Vaca Mountains
What Bay is located at the southern end of Napa Valley
San Pablo Bay