Oregon Flashcards
What are the major white varieties of Oregon
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
What are the major red varieties of Oregon
Pinot Noir
What is the minor white variety of Oregon
Riesling
What are the minor red varieties of Oregon
Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Where are most of the Vineyards located in Oregon
Western part of the state, West of the Cascades
What are the Major rivers of Oregon
The Columbia, Willamette and Clackamas rivers
What is the Climate of Oregon
Maritime with Continental and Mountain influences, eastern Oregon is fully Continental
What effect did the Missoula floods have on Western Oregons Terroir
created rolling hills and microclimates of sheltered slopes and west to east valleys that cool the regions and prevent mold and mildew.
What factors allow Oregon to grow many different varieties
Long growing season, and low disease pressure
What are Oregons main soil types
patchwork of volcanic, alluvial, loess, and talcum-like sedimentary soil
What is the famous soil of Dundee Hills
Jory -Basalt based volcanic soils
When were the first grapes planted in Oregon and by whom
1845 by Henderson Luelling
When was the first Oregon Pinot noir bottled and sold and by whom
1964 by Hillcrest Vineyards
When did Domaine Drouhin open and where
1987 in Dundee Hills
When and why was Willamette Valley Pinot put on the map internationally
Eyrie Vineyard’s South Block Pinot was well received at a French competition in 1979
