L3- USA (Oregon, Washington, NY) -Chap 34 Flashcards
Where is the Williamette Valley AVA?
What is the climate?
What varietals and style of wine are produced?
Williamette Valley is in Northern Oregon to the west of the Cascade Mountains stretching south from Portland
-Largest concentration of vineyards in Oregon
-Has a moderate climate, cooling breezes from the Pacific Ocean
-Growing season is mostly dry with long sunny days and cool nights (good diurnal range)
-Pinot Noir is the most planted grape variety producing ripe red fruit flavors, hint of cinnamon spice, high levels of acidity
-Pinot Gris also grown widely and tends to be made in a fruity and dry style
What is the climate of the Southern Oregon AVA, where is it located and what grapes are grown?
-Located south of Williamette
-Warmer than WIlliamette but can still be cool
Successfully grows Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, pinot Gris, Syrah
Where is the Columbia Valley AVA?
What are its two most important sub-regions?
What is the rain and climate like there?
What are the most important varietals?
-Columbia Valley AVA is located to the east of the Cascade mountains in Washington state.
Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA are the most important
Columbia Valley AVA lies in the rain shadow of the cascade mountains, meaning irrigation is a necessity
Long daylight hours and consistent summer temperatures mean great diurnals –sunny days and cool nights so that grapes reach optimal ripeness and maintain natural levels of acidity.
Winter freeze is a major problem in the area.
What are the most important varietals in Columbia Valley AVA?
Most important varietals on Columbia Valley AVA:
-Merlot (plummy, full-bodied)
-Cabernet Sauvignon (elegant and age-worthy)
-Syrah (full bodied, intensely concentrated)
-Chardonnay (most planted white varietal making fruity wines with some toasty oak notes
-Riesling (made in dry style with stone fruit flavors)
What types of varietals are found in NY and how are they unique?
Many grapes in NY are American and hybrid vine species used for juices, jellies and some wines.
Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon are the most widely planted.
What is the most important wine growing region in New York and why?
What varietals are grown?
The Finger Lakes AVA is the most important wine growing region due to deep glacial lakes which store heat well into November and raise the air temperature of the surrounding vineyards to extend the growing season.
Most well known for perfumed Rieslings, but also quality Pinot Noir, Cab Franc and Chardonnay
