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
When were the first 4 AVAs awarded in Oregon and what were they
1984, Willamette Valley, Umpqua Valley, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
What style are Oregon Reds typically vinified in
Well integrated oak, mix of Ripe Cali, and elegant Burgundy, well balanced
What style are Oregon Whites typically vinified in
Chardonnays will see oak aging but with good acidity and balance. Pinot Gris will be rich, nutty, and slightly bitter in style, usually with a small amount of residual sugar
What style is typically used to make sparkling wine in Oregon
Traditional Method
What are the 6 major cities of Oregon
Portland, McMinnville, Salem, Eugene, Roseburg, Asheland
What are the 10 sub AVAs of Willamette Valley AVA
Tualatin Hills, Laurelwood District, Chehalem Mountains, Yamhill Carlton, Ribbon Ridge, Dundee Hills, McMinnville, Eola-Amity Hills, Van Duzer Corridor, Lower Long Tom, Mount Pisgah Polk County
What is an example of a denser style AVA for Willamette Pinot and why
Ribbon Ridge due to the Willakenzie soil
What is an example of more elegant style AVA of Willamette Pinot and Why
Dundee Hills, due to the well draining Jory Soils
Which two sub AVAs were added to Willamette Valley in 2020
Tualatin Hills, Laurelwood District
What sub AVA was added to Willamette Valley in 2021
Lower Long Tom
What sub AVA was added to Willamette Valley in 2022
Mount Pisgah Polk County
What are the 2 Sub-AVAs of Umpqua Valley AVA
Elkton Oregon, Red Hills Douglas County
What are the 2 Sub-AVAs of Southern Oregon AVA
Rogue Valley, Applegate Valley
What are the 4 main AVAs of Northern / Eastern Oregon and which states do they border
Columbia Valley (WAS), Columbia Gorge(WAS), Walla Walla (WAS), Snake River Valley (ID)
