Oregon/Washington Flashcards
What was the first AVA established in Oregon? When?
Willamette Valley
1983
What AVAs in Oregon are shared with other states?
Shared with Washington:
Columbia Gorge
Columbia Valley
Walla Walla Valley
Shared with Idaho:
Snake River Valley
What percentage of grapes in Oregon must be from:
State
AVA
Vineyard
Variety
State: 100%
AVA: 95%
Vineyard: 95%
Variety: 90%
Rhone/Bordeaux/Tempranillo/Sangiovese require 75% Varietal
What feature of vineyards in The Rocks of Milton-Freewater AVA are distinct? What do they draw comparisons to?
A topsoil of basalt cobblestones often compared to the Galets Roules of CDP
Who pioneered the planting of Pinot Noir in Willamette Valley? When?
David Lett of The Eyrie
1965
What winery was founded by Charles Coury?
David Hill in 1965
What are the sub-AVAs of Willamette Valley?
Dundee Hills Eola-Amity Hills Ribbon Ridge McMinnville Yamhill-Carlton District Chehalem Mountains
New:
Van Duzer Corridor
Laurelwood District
Tualatin Hills
What soils are common to the Dundee Hills AVA?
Jory, a red, well drained soil of volcanic origin
It is generally found in the valleys
What soil is common to the westernmost slopes of Willamette Valley, such as Ribbon Ridge AVA?
Willakenzie, marine sedimentary soils that produce a darker fruit profile and a denser wine
What role does the Van Duzer Corridor play? What effect does it have on vines and grapes?
It funnels cool pacific winds into Willamette Valley
The winds denude vines, reduce berry size, produce thicker skins, and create general vine stress. It also reduces fungal pressure.
What wine showcased the promise of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir in France by winning numerous awards?
The 1975 Eyrie “South Block” Pinot Noir
It is sourced from a 10 rows of vines
What notable producers founded wineries between 1969 and 1972?
Dick Erath - 1969
Dick Ponzi - 1970
David Adelsheim - 1972
What famous Burgundy producer purchased vineyards in Willamette Valley? When?
Robert Drouhin
1987
What Pinot Noir clones are the most important for Willamette Valley?
Wadenswil - Oldest
Pommard
Dijon
Is chaptalization legal in Oregon?
Yes
What are some notable producers in the Dundee Hills AVA?
The Eyrie Vineyards Sokol Blosser Domaine Drouhin Archery Summit Domaine Serene
What are some notable vineyards within the Dundee Hills AVA?
Maresh Vineyard
Abbey Ridge
Thomas Vineyard
What are some notable producers in Yamhill-Carlton AVA?
Elk Cove
Ken Wright
Penner-Ash
What is the most important vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton AVA?
Shea Vineyard
What is the defining soil type of Yamhill-Carlton AVA?
Willakenzie
Uplifted marine sediment
What is the highest point of the Willamette Valley? Where is it located?
Bald Peak (almost 500m)
Located within Chehalem Mountains
What are some notable producers in Chehalem Mountains AVA?
Ponzi
Adelsheim
Chehalem
What sub-AVAs are located in Chehalem Mountains AVA?
Ribbon Ridge AVA
Laurelwood District AVA
What are some notable producers in Ribbon Ridge AVA?
Beaux Freres
Brick House
What AVA in Willamette Valley experiences the greatest diurnal temperature shifts?
McMinnville AVA
What is the most westerly AVA in Willamette Valley?
MicMinnville AVA
What is the most notable vineyard in McMinnville AVA? What makes it special?
Momtazi Vineyard
It is the largest certified biodynamic vineyard in Oregon