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When did the wine industry really take root in Willamette Valley?
The 1960s
When did Joseph Drouhin purchase in Willamette, and what vineyard?
Eyrie Vineyard in 1987
How is Willamette’s climate described?
Mild, temperate, rainy
Which Willamette sub-AVA has the highest elevation?
Chehalem Mountains
Where does the soil structure of Willamette Valley come from?
Ancient volcanic activity and the Missoula Floods
What is Willamette Silt
alluvial soil that came from the Missoula Floods
What is a well drained topsoil in Willamette? Where are you likely to see it?
Jory
Dundee Hills AVA
What is Willakenzie?
Where are you likely to see it?
A fine loam, ash covered soil.
Ribbon Ridge AVA
What kind of style is Jory known for?
Elegance
What kind of style is Willakenzie known for?
density and dark fruit
Varietal wines from Oregon must have what minimum percentage of the stated variety? What are the exceptions?
90%
Bordeaux grapes (75%)
What is the minimum AVA% in Oregon?
95%
What are the top 5 planted grapes in Oregon (with %)
Pinot Noir - 60 Pinot Gris - 13 Chardonnay - 5 Syrah - 4 Riesling - 3
What large AVA is in both Oregon and Washington?
Columbia Valley
What AVA is shared with Idaho?
Snake River Valley