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North America: Pacific Northwest Flashcards

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1
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What is the major AVA located in Western Oregon?

A

Willamette Valley AVA

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What are the three most important AVAs in Eastern Washington?

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Yakima Valley AVA
Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Red Mountain AVA
Walla Walla Valley AVA
Columbia Valley AVA
Columbia Gorge AVA

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What are the three AVAs shared between Oregon and Washington?

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Columbia Valley AVA
Columbia Gorge AVA
Walla Walla Valley AVA

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What is the climate of the Willamette Valley?

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Cool Mediterranean with maritime influence

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What is the climate of the Columbia Valley?

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Warm desert

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What are the two important mountain ranges that impact Willamette Valley viticulture?

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Coastal Range Mtns.
Cascade Mtns.

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What mountain range creates a rain shadow for the Columbia Valley?

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Cascade Mtn. Range

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How does the Van Duzer Corridor affect viticulture in the Willamette Valley?

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It allows cool air from the Pacific Ocean to flow into the southern end of the Willamette Valley and cool the vineyards going north.

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What are the three rivers that impact Washington viticulture the most?

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Columbia River
Yakima River
Snake River

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What are the two main soil types found in Oregon’s Willamette Valley?

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Volcanic
Marine sediment

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What is the main soil type in the Columbia Valley?

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Gravel

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Is irrigation common in the Columbia Valley?

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Yes, it is vital for viticulture.

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What red grape is synonymous with the Willamette Valley?

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Pinot Noir

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What three white grapes are most common in the Willamette Valley?

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Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Riesling

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What are the two most planted white grape varieties in the Columbia Valley?

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Chardonnay
Riesling

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What are the three most planted red grape varieties in the Columbia Valley?

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Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah

17
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If an Oregon wine is labeled as “Pinot Noir”, what is the minimum % of that wine that has to be Pinot Noir?

A

90%

18
Q

If a wine from Oregon is labelled as “Dundee Hills AVA”, how much of that wine has to be from that stated AVA?

A

95%

19
Q

Name three major producers from the Willamette Valley

A

Eyrie Vineyards
Ponzi
Erath
Domain Drouhin
Antica Terra
Adelsheim
Arterberry Maresh
Brickhouse
Bethel Heights
Cameron
Cristom

20
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Name three major producers from Columbia Valley.

A

Quilceda Creek
L’Ecole No. 41
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Leonetti

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