Oregon, Washington, and New York Flashcards
What is the main region in Northern Oregon?
Willamette Valley AVA
Which mountains are the Willamette Valley in?
Cascade Mountains
What is the climate of Willamette Valley?
Moderate Climate
Cooling breezes from the Pacific Ocean
Mostly Dry
Long sunny days and cool nights
What is the main grape planted in Northern Oregon?
Pinot Noir
What are the characteristics of Northern Oregon Pinot?
Ripe red fruits
Cinnamon Spice
High Acidity
What is the white grape planted in Northern Oregon?
Pinot Gris - made on the fruity, dry side
What is the main growing region in Southern Oregon?
Umpqua Valley and Rogue Valley
What is the climate of Southern Oregon?
Both cool and warm climates
What are the grape varieties in Southern Oregon?
Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Gris Syrah
What are the 2 main AVA’s in Washington State?
Columbia Valley AVA
Yakima Valley AVA
Walla Walla AVA
What is the main river in Cascade Mountains?
The Columbia River
What is the unique climate characteristic of Columbia Valley?
They have a rain-shadow affect
- making irrigation with the river water a necessity
Long daylight hours - fruit attains optimal ripeness
Cool nights - help maintain natural levels of acidity
Consistent summer temperatures
Major problem is winter freeze, which may reduce crop by half (volume)
What are the main grapes in Washington?
Merlot - plummy and full bodied - age worthy
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah - full bodied and intensely concentrated
Chardonnay - oaked with toasty notes
Riesling - Dry style with ripe stone fruit
What is the major AVA in New York State?
Finger Lakes AVA
True or False - New York State is dominated by American and hybrid vine species?
True - Used for the production of juices and jellies due to winter hardiness.
Wines are also made from V. vinifera
