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Matt's WSET level 3 > C34 - Oregon, Washington and New York > Flashcards

C34 - Oregon, Washington and New York Flashcards

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What are the two broad regions of Oregon?

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Northern Oregon and Southern Oregon

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What is the most important AVA in Northern Oregon?

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Willamette Valley AVA

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3
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Describe the location of Willamette Valley AVA within Northern Oregon

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It lies to the west of the Cascade Mountains and stretches south from Portland

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What make Willamette Valley AVA so significant in Oregon?

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It has the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in Oregon

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What is the climate like in Willamette Valley AVA?

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It has a moderate climate
Experiences cooling breezes from the Pacific Ocean
Growing season is dry with long sunny days and cool nights

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What is the most planted variety in Willamette Valley AVA?

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Pinot Noir

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Describe the general style of Pinot Noir in Willamette Valley AVA

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High levels of acidity
Ripe red fruit flavours
Hint of cinnamon spice

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What else is widely grown in Northern Oregon? What style is it made into?

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Pinot Gris

A fruity, dry style

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Where is the Southern Oregon AVA?

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Directly to the south of Willamette Valley AVA

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How is the Southern Oregon AVA composed?

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Of smaller AVAs, such as Umpqua Valley and Rogue Valley

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11
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Which region has the warmest growing conditions in Oregon?

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Southern Oregon AVA

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How is Southern Oregon also able to grow cool-climate varieties?

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It has cooler areas within its hillsides and valleys

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Which are the main varieties that Southern Oregon can grow successfully?

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Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir 
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Syrah
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Where are the majority of vineyards planted in Washington State?

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Columbia Valley AVA

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15
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Where in Washington State is Columbia Valley AVA?

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East of the Cascade Mountains in the valleys of the Columbia River and its tributaries

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16
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Which are the most important smaller AVAs in Washington State? Where are they?

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Yakima Valley AVA
Walla Walla AVA
Within Columbia Valley

17
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What is the most important aspect of climate, specific to Columbia Valley AVA? Explain why it is like this and how growers deal with it

A

Low rainfall
Result of a rain-shadow effect from the Cascade Mountains
Growers irrigate with river water

18
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What are the more beneficial aspects of climate in Columbia Valley?

A

Long daylight hours

Consistent summer temperatures

19
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How are the long daylight hours and consistent summer temperatures beneficial for winemakers in Columbia Valley?

A

Fruit attains optimal ripeness due to sunny days

Cool nights help grapes to maintain natural levels of acidity

20
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Besides low rainfall, what is another major problems for winemakers in Columbia Valley? What is the impact?

A

Winter freeze

It may reduce crop volumes by half or more

21
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What are the most important red wines and styles in Columbia Valley?

A

Merlot - Plummy and full-bodied

Cabernet Sauvignon - Elegant and age-worthy

22
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Which other red style is produced in Washington State?

A

Syrah - Full-bodied and intensely concentrated

23
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What is the most planted white variety in Washington State?

A

Chardonnay

24
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What is the style of Chardonnay in Washington State?

A

Fruity wines with some toasty noted from oak

25
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What is another popular white made in Washington State?

A

Riesling - In a dry style with ripe stone fruit flavours

26
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What is unique about New York State as a wine region compared with almost any other?

A

It’s dominated by American and hybrid vine species

27
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Why are American and hybrid species so popular in New York State?

A

They are used for the production of juices and jellies as well as wines
They are used for their winter hardiness

28
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What are the most widely planted V. Vinifera varieties in New York State?

A

Riesling
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon

29
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What’s the most important area in New York State for wine production?

A

Finger Lakes AVA

30
Q

Explain why Finger Lakes AVA is suitable for growing grapes

A

The deep, glacial lakes store heat well into November, raising the air temperature of the surrounding vineyards and extending the growing season

31
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What wine is Finger Lakes AVA most noted for?

A

Its perfumed Rieslings

32
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Besides Riesling, which other varieties does Finger Lakes AVA successfully produce?

A

Pinot Noir
Cabernet Franc
Chardonnay
A number of American varieties and hybrids

33
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Where are there smaller AVAs in New York State?

A

Some of the individual lakes of Finger Lakes AVA have their own AVA

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