Mainly Oregon and Washington State - ST Questions 14.03.20 Flashcards
Oregon Pioneer David Lett is associated with which producer?
Eyrie Vineyards
Which 2 AVAs are sub AVAs of Umpqua Valley?
Red Hill Douglas County, Elkton Oregon
What percentage of varietal is needed for a wine to be called Cabernet Sauvignon in Oregon?
75%
Which mountains form a rainshadow for the vineyards of Washington?
Cascade Mountains
Name 2 volcanic soil series of Willamette Valley.
Jory, Nekia
Name 2 Willamette Valley soil series related to uplifted marine sediments.
Willackenzie, Bellpine
What are the two most Southern AVAs in the Willamette Valley?
Eola-Amity Hills, Van Duzer Corridor
Within which other AVA would you find Ribbon Ridge AVA?
Chehalem Mountains
Who makes a cuvee called Arthur in Oregon and what variety is it?
Domaine Drouhin, Chardonnay
Which AVAs are shared with Washington State?
Columbia Gorge, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla,
Where would you find Muller Thurgau planted in Washington State?
Puget Sound
Which producer owns Washington’s Cold Creek vineyard?
Chateau St. Michelle
What was Washington’s first AVA in 1983?
Yakima Valley
Which AVA has Washington’s hottest climate?
Red Mountain
Which soil type covers the Walla Walla valley?
Loess
What is the name of the sustainable winegrowers association in Walla Walla?
Vinea
In which Washington AVA would you find the Champoux vineyard?
Horse Heaven Hills
Which Washington AVA is shared with Idaho?
Snake River Valley
Name two viticultural techniques used to insure against brutal winter cold in Washington State.
Dual-trunk training and buried canes
Who is acknowledged as the ‘Father of Washington Wine’?
Dr Walter Clore
In Spanish winemaking what is Doble Pasta?
Fermented with 2 x normal amount of skins and pulp
What are the minimum aging requirements for Noble wines?
Minimum 18 months in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle
In which DO would you find the DO Pago Ayles?
Carinena
What is the main white grape for Ribeiro DO?
Treixadura
