Oregon AVAs

Question 1

Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir is characterized as

Answer 1

A. Fruity, aromatic, and light-bodied
B. Lush, darkly colored and fruity
C. Lush, darkly colored, full-bodied and low acid

Question 2

The difference between California Pinot Noir and Oregon Pinot Noir is (select one)

Answer 2

A. California Pinot Noir is fruity complex and earthy with sweet aromas
B. California Pinot is more Burgundian in style and high acide
C. *Oregon Pinot Noir is Burgundian in style, less fruit and more complex *

Question 3

Winemaker Ken Wright makes wine in

Answer 3

Yamhill-Carlton

Question 4

Shea is an acclaimed vineyard in

Answer 4

Yamhill-Carlton

Question 5

Cold air from where makes vines work harder, producing lush and aromatic Pinot Noir

Answer 5

Eola-Amity Hills

Question 6

Rogue Valley produces Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet, along with Pinot Noir. True or False?

Answer 6

True. It’s sub-AVA is Applegate Valley. It produces Rhône and Bordeaux varieties.

Question 7

Who is “Papa Pinot” ?

Answer 7

David Lett, planted the first Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley (Dundee Hills)

Question 8

Which winemaker founded wineries in both Beaune, Burgundy and Dundee Hills Oregon?

Answer 8

Joseph Drouhin of Domaine Drouhin. It is still a family owned winery producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Question 9

This Southern Oregon AVA contains Applegate Valley and produces red, white, and Bordeaux varietals

Answer 9

Rogue Valley

Columbia Valley

Umpqua Valley