Chapter 34 - Oregon, Washington and New York

Question 1

Where does the Willamette Valley AVA of Oregon lie?

Answer 1

West of the Cascade Mountains and stretches south from Portland

Question 2

What is the climate of the Willamette Valley AVA?

Answer 2

Moderate climate with cooling breezes from the Pacific ocean

Question 3

What is the most planted variety in the Willamette Valley?

Answer 3

Pinot Noir

Question 4

Where are the majority of the vineyards of Washington State found?

Answer 4

In the Columbia Valley AVA

Question 5

What are two other important AVA’s within Washington state?

Answer 5

Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA

Question 6

What are the primary varieties grown in Washington State?

Answer 6

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Chardonnay

Question 7

What is the name of the important AVA of New York state?

Answer 7

Finger Lakes AVA

Question 8

What are some of the varieties grown in New York?

Answer 8

Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay