General Facts COPY COPY Flashcards

1
Q

When did the wine industry really take root in Willamette Valley?

A

The 1960s

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2
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When did Joseph Drouhin purchase in Willamette, and what vineyard?

A

Eyrie Vineyard in 1987

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3
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How is Willamette’s climate described?

A

Mild, temperate, rainy

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4
Q

Which Willamette sub-AVA has the highest elevation?

A

Chehalem Mountains

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5
Q

Where does the soil structure of Willamette Valley come from?

A

Ancient volcanic activity and the Missoula Floods

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6
Q

What is Willamette Silt

A

alluvial soil that came from the Missoula Floods

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7
Q

What is a well drained topsoil in Willamette? Where are you likely to see it?

A

Jory

Dundee Hills AVA

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8
Q

What is Willakenzie?

Where are you likely to see it?

A

A fine loam, ash covered soil.

Ribbon Ridge AVA

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9
Q

What kind of style is Jory known for?

A

Elegance

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10
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What kind of style is Willakenzie known for?

A

density and dark fruit

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11
Q

Varietal wines from Oregon must have what minimum percentage of the stated variety? What are the exceptions?

A

90%

Bordeaux grapes (75%)

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12
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What is the minimum AVA% in Oregon?

A

95%

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13
Q

What are the top 5 planted grapes in Oregon (with %)

A
Pinot Noir - 60
Pinot Gris - 13
Chardonnay - 5
Syrah - 4
Riesling - 3
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14
Q

What large AVA is in both Oregon and Washington?

A

Columbia Valley

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15
Q

What AVA is shared with Idaho?

A

Snake River Valley

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16
Q

What year did Willamette Valley become an AVA?

A

1983

17
Q

What years were the Willamette Valley sub AVAs created?

A
Dundee Hills - 2004
Yamhill-Carlton District  - 2004
McMinnville - 2005
Ribbon Ridge - 2005
Chehalem Mountains - 2006
Eola-Amity Hills - 2006