Oregon Flashcards
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What are the three main soil types of Oregon
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Willamette silt, Jory (volcanic topsoil), wilakensie (marine sediment)
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Q
What is the willamette valley known for:
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Pinot noir, lighter in style than California and riper and more forward than burgundy.
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Q
What are the wine laws for Oregon
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90% varietal
95% appellation
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Q
What makes Oregon Pinot noir different from California or burgundy Pinot noir?
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Lighter in style, earthier than California, riper and more fruit forward than burgundy.