Oregon, Washington and New York Flashcards
What Oregon AVA has the greatest concentration of wineries and vineyards?
Willamette Valley AVA
Willamette Valley AVA is to the east or west of the Cascades?
West
Climate in Willamette Valley
Moderate climate
Willamette Valley experiences cooling breezes from ___.
The growing season is mostly ___ with ___ and ___.
the Pacific Ocean
dry
long sunny days and cool nights
Grape varieties in Oregon?
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley
4,7
Pinot Gris from Willamette Valley
2
4 High acidity
7 Ripe, red fruit flavours, a hint of cinamon spice
2 Dry
What major Oregon AVA is located south of the Willamette Valley?
Southern Oregon AVA
Name two nested AVAs within the Southern Oregon AVA.
Umpqua Valley
Rogue Valley
Although Southern Oregon has the ___ conditions, there are ___ areas within its ___.
warmest
cooler
hillside and valleys
So that it enables Southern Oregon to grow both cool and warm climate varieties.
Grape varieties in Southern Oregon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Syrah
The Columbia Valley AVA lies to the ___ of ___.
east
cascade
What are the most important nested AVAs within the Columbia Valley?
Yakima Valley AVA
Walla Walla AVA
Vineyard management in Columbia Valley.
Why?
Irrigation
Because Columbia Valley is in rain shadow created by the Cascade Mountains.
The majority of Washington’s vineyards are planted in which AVA?
Columbia Valley AVA
What is the greatest threat grape growers face in the Columbia Valley?
Winter freezes, a major concern for grape growers, can slash crop sizes in half.
What are the most important red/black grapes of Washington?
Elegant, age worthy Cabernet Sauvignon
Full bodied Merlot
Full bodied, intense Syrah
What are the most planted white grapes in Washington?
Chardonnay
Riesling
Chardonnay in Washington
7,9
Riesling in Washington
2,7
7 Toasty notes from Oak
9 Oaked
2 Dry
7 Ripe stone fruit flavour
How do the vine species of New York vineyards compare to those on the west coast of the United States?
American and hybrid species prevail in upstate New York while the west coast of America primarily grows Vitis vinifera.
American and hybrid grape varieties from New York are mainly used to produce what?
Juices, jellies, and table grapes
Some of these grapes are used to produce wine thanks to their winter hardiness, but their flavors are not typically deemed desirable in wines.
What are the most widely planted Vitis vinifera grape varieties in New York?
White:
Riesling
Chardonnay
Red:
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the most important AVA in New York?
Finger Lakes AVA
How is the Finger Lakes AVA successful at growing v. vinifera when the area is known to have such cold weather?
Glacial lakes store summertime heat that they release well into November, extending the growing season.
Grape varieties in Finger Lakes
Riesling
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Franc
Chardonnay
