Oregon, Washington and New York

Question 1

What are the winemaking region of Oregon?

Answer 1

Northern Orgegon:
Willamette Valley AVA

Southern Oregon Ava:
Umpqua ValleyAVA and Rogue Valley AVA

Question 2

Describe Northern Oregon climate and geography

Answer 2

Northern Oregon, Willamette Valley
- moderate climate
- cooling breezes from the pacific
- Dry season with long sunny days and cool nights
- South of Portland but included in the region)
- West of Cascade Mountains

Question 3

Name and describe Willamette Valley AVA grape varieties and wine styles

Answer 3

Pinot noir
- Most planted
- ripe red fruit, hint of cinammon spice, high acidity

Pinot gris
- Also widely grown
- tends to be made in a fruity, dry style

Question 4

Describe Southern Oregon AVA climate and geography

Answer 4

• Situated South of Willamette Valley
• Warmest growing conditions
• Cooler areas within hillsides and valleys
• Can grow cool and warm climate grape varieties

Question 5

What are Southern Oregon AVA grape varieties ?

Answer 5

Pinot Noir
Cabernet sauvignon
Pinot Gris
Syrah

Question 6

Name de most important States for wine production after California

Answer 6

Oregon
Washigton State
New York State

Question 7

What are the important AVAs in Washington State?

Answer 7

Columbia Valley AVA

Within this area are smaller but important:
Yakima Valley AVA

Question 8

Describe Columbia Valley AVA climate and grapegrowing environment

Answer 8

• Lies in the rain shadowof the Cascade moutains , making irrigation with river water necessary
• long daylight hours and consistend summer temperatures
• Fruit attains optimal ripeness due to sunny days
• Cool nights help retain acidity
• the major problem is winter freeze which may reduce crop volumes

Question 9

Name and describe Columbia Valley AVA grape varieties and styles of wine

Answer 9

Merlot
- Plummy and full bodied

Cabernet Sauvignon
- Elegant and age-worthy
- most important red wines

Chardonnay
- Most planted white variety, often toasty notes from oak

Syrah
- Full-bodied, intensely concentrated

Riesling
- Also popular, dry style, ripe stone fruit flavours

Question 10

What are the important AVAs in New York?

Answer 10

Finger Lakes AVA

Question 11

Describe the general grape growing area and production in New York State

Answer 11

• Dominated by American and hybrid vine species
• Grapes are used for juices and jellies, but due to their winter hardiness, are also used for wine production.
• v.Vinifera varieties are also present, most widely planted being Riesling, Chardonnnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 12

Describe Finger Lakes AVA climate and grapegrowing environment

Answer 12

• South of Lake Ontario and around the finger lakes
• Deep glacial lakes store heat well in November, raising air temperature and exteding the growing season.
• Some of the individual lakes have their own smaller AVAs

Question 13

Name Finger Lakes AVA grape varieties and styles of wine

Answer 13

Riesling
- Quality, perfumed

Pinot Noir
Cabernet Franc
Chardonnay

As well as other american varieties and hybrids