Oregon Theory Flashcards
Oregon’s modern era dates from what year? What was the name of the winery and where was this? Who?
1961
HillCrest Vineyard
Roseburg
Richard Sommer
Who was responsible for planting Pinot Noir in the Dundee Hills? What was the vineyard? When did he plant?
David Lett of the Eyrie Vineyard
1966
In 1979, what vineyard put Oregon under the spotlight with its second place finish in a French-sponsored tasting comparing top French wines with their New World emulators? What was the vintage?
Eyrie Vineyard
1975
How does Oregon’s climate compare to the wine growing climates of Washington’s finest regions?
Milder winters, but cooler and wetter summers due to the marine airflow of the Pacific Ocean
Despite Oregon being notoriously wet, it’s able to produce high quality wine. Why?
Most of the rain falls between October and April, not during the crucial part of the growing season.
What defined the vintages of Oregon from 2000-2005? 2006-2012?
2000-2005 were hot and dry so wines were higher in alcohol
2006-2012 was a mixed bag
‘06, ‘09, and ‘12 were warmer and drier
‘07, ‘08, ‘10, ‘11 cool and/or wet vintages
The AVAs of the Willamette Valley are located on the west bank of what river?
Willamette River
The vineyards of the Willamette Valley are located in the foothills of what Mountains? Where are they located?
Coast Range
Western Boundary
The main soil type of the Dundee Hills is called what?
Jory
What is the main soil type of Ribbon Ridge?
Willakenzie
What are the six nested AVAs within the Willamette Valley?
Eola-Amity Hills McMinnville Yamhill-Carlton District Ribbon Ridge Dundee Hills Chehalem Mountains
How does Oregon Pinot Gris compare to Italian Pinot Grigio and Alsace Pinot Gris?
More flesh than Pinot Grigio and more acidity than Alsace versions.
Ice wines are made in Oregon most commonly from what two grapes?
Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Southern Oregon is gaining a reputation for quality wine made from what Spanish grape and what star of the Rhone Valley?
Tempranillo and Syrah
Name three negociants in Oregon
A to Z
Big Fire
Union Wine Company
