Key Grape Varieties

Question 1

Pinot Noir buds___

Answer 1

Early

Question 2

Pinot Noir ripens ___

Answer 2

Early

Question 3

Main Pinot Noir clones in OR

Answer 3

Wadenswil clone and Pommard clone

Question 4

Cabernet Sauvignon Buds___

Answer 4

late

Question 5

Cabernet Sauvignon ripens ___

Answer 5

Moderately late

Question 6

Syrah buds___

Answer 6

early

Question 7

Syrah ripens___

Answer 7

moderately early

Question 8

Where is most Syrah grown?

Answer 8

Southern and Eastern Oregon

Question 9

Where are most Bordeaux varieties grown?

Answer 9

Rogue Valley
Eastern Oregon

Question 10

Coury clone

Answer 10

“Suitcase clone” - probably Alsatian
Dark blue and purple fruits
Tea leaf, mushroom, sanguine savoriness

Question 11

Wadenswil clone

Answer 11

Swiss variety
High toned red fruits, forest notes
Lifted florals, vibrant acidity

Question 12

Pommard clone

Answer 12

Dark earth and fruits
Savory, structured tannins

Question 13

Main two types of Pinot Noir clones

Answer 13

Pommard, Wadenswil

Question 14

Pinot Gris

Answer 14

Oregon was first New World location to commercially produce

*David Lett (Eyrie)
#1 white varietal in OR

Early budding, early ripening