Ch 34 Flashcards
1
Q
Willamette Valley AVA
A
northern Oregon -west of cascades mts -stretches south to Portland larges concentrtaion -moderate climate, cooling pacific -mostly dry long sunny days, cool nighte PN: red fruit, cinnamon, high acid Pinot Gris: fruity dry
2
Q
Southern Oregon
A
Umpaquia Valley, Rouge Valley, and others
- warmest growing conditions
- cooler on hillsides
- Merlot, Cab Sauv, PN, Chard, P Gris, Syrah
3
Q
Columbia Valley AVA
A
Washington State
- lies east of Cascades, in the valley of the ____ River
- rain shadow–> irrigation w/ river
- long daylight, consistent summer temp
- sunny day/ cool nights/ good acid
- problem is winter freeze
4
Q
What sub regions are in Washington state are key regions?
A
1) Columbia Valley
2) Yakima Valley
-Merlot, Cab, Chard
Lessor: Syrah, Riesling
5
Q
New York State
A
Dominated by hybrid, vine species
- juice and jellies
- hardiness used for wine
- riesling, Chard, PN, Cab
6
Q
Finger Lakes AVA
A
most important AVA in NY
- deep glacial lakes store heat into November affecting Air temps surrounding lake
- Riesling, Chard, PN, Franc, Hybrids
