North America - Pacific Northwest Flashcards
Oregon map (ID Willamette Valley in relation to Portland)
Washington map (ID Columbia Valley in relation to Seattle)
What are the AVAs of Oregon?
Willamette Valley AVA
Dundee Hills AVA
Yamhill-Carlton AVA
Eola-Amity Hilla AVA
Chehalem Mountains AVA
Ribbon Ridge AVA
McMinnville AVA
What are the shared AVAs between Washington and Oregon?
Columbia Valley AVA
Walla Walla Valley AVA
Columbia Gorge AVA
What are the AVAs of Washington?
Yakima Valley AVA
Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Red Mountain AVA
Whats is the climate of Wallamette Valley?
Cool Mediterranean with Maritime influence
What is the climate of Columbia Valley?
Warm desert
What are some geographical features of the Willamette Valley?
Coastal mountain range to the west creates a rain shadow. Cascade mountain range to the east.
What is the Van Duzer cooridor?
Willamette Valley
An anomaly in the Coastal Range through which oceanic winds funnel into the Valley, creating a cooling effect.
Dries out the vine canopy and decreases fungus pressure, supporting sustainable practices by drastically reducing the need for fungus spray.
As a phenomenon of wind protection, the grape skins thicken, leading to an abundance of anthocyanins (color) and tannin.
What are some features of the Columbia Valley?
Cascade range ot the west creates a rain shadow
What are some water sources in Washington?
Coumbia, Yakima, and Snake rivers
Columbia Valley needs irrigation!
Which way do the slopes face in the Columbia Valley AVA?
South facing slopes
What is the soil in Willamette Valley?
Volcanic, marine sediment
What is the soil like in the Columbia Valley
Gravel
Willamette Valley grapes
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Riesling
Columbia Valley
Chardonnay
Riseling
Merlot
Cab Sauv
Syrah
Oregon wine laws
90% min variety (EXCEPT Cab Sauv, Merlot)
95% min AVA
What styles of wine are produced in Oregon?
Dry whites
Dry reds
Sparkling
What styles of wine are produced in Washington?
Dry whites
Dry reds
Producers to know in Willamette Valley
Eyrie Vineyards
Domaine Drouhin
Domaine Serene
Erath
Ponzi
Producers to know in Columbia Valley
Quilceda Creek (Cabs)
L’Ecole No. 41
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Leonetti
What were the Missoula Floods?
Outburst of glacial lake that flooded Eastern Washington down into Oregon.
The deposits left by the Missoula Flood are deep, well-draining and relatively low in nutrients, the perfect terroir for growing grapes. The Flood in essence laid the foundation for the soils that make up Eastern Washington & Willamette Valley’s unique terroir.
Formed “The Rocks” region of Walla Walla AVA which has particularly good Syrah. Left behind stones similar to galets in Cheateauneuf-du-Pape.
Who was David Lett?
“Papa Pinot”
One of the pioneers of Oregon winemaking and first person to plant Pinot in Willamette.
Founder of Eyrie Vineyards
Why wasn’t there phylloxera in Columbia Valley?
Due to desert conditions
Food pairings
Willammette Valley Pinot with grilled salmon and butternut squash
Washing Cab Sauv with beef and/or lamb
