Oregon, Washington and New York Flashcards
What mountain range divides Oregon and Washington?
Cascade mountains.
What well known AVA is in northern Oregon?
Willamette Valley AVA. West of the Cascades. Moderate climate. Cooling breezes from the Pacific, growing season mostly dry with long, sunny days and cool nights.
Describe a Willamette Valley pinot?
Ripe red fruit, hint of cinnamon, high acidity.
Where is the Southern Valley AVA?
Directly south of Willamette Valley. Warmest conditions in Oregon.
What is the largest AVA in Washington State?
Columbia Valley AVA. East of the Cascades in it’s rain shadow. Irrigation with river water is therefore is a necessity.
Where is the Yakima Valley AVA?
It lies entirely within Columbia Valley AVA.
What makes Columbia Valley a prime grape growing area?
Long daylight hours, consistent summer temperatures. Fruit obtains optimal ripeness due to sunny days; cool nights maintain acidity. The problem is winter freezes.
What are the most important reds in Columbia Valley?
Plummy, full-bodied Merlot and elegant, age-worthy cab’s. Full-bodied, intensely concentrated Syrah.
What are the most important whites in the Finger Lakes area?
Chard, with toasty notes from oak. Dry riesling with ripe stone fruit flavors.
What are the most widely planted varieties in N.Y. State?
Riesling, Chard, Pinot and Cab. Most known for Rieslings.
What allows the Finger Lakes AVA to extend its growing season?
Deep glacial lakes storing heat well into November.
