Oregon, Washington and NY Flashcards
What are the next three important states in US besides CA for wine production
Oregon, Washington, and New York
Oregon is divided into two regions what are they?
Northern Oregon and Southern Oregon
What AVA is found in the northern Oregon region?
Willamette Valley AVA
Where does Willamette valley ava lie?
to the west of Cascade Mountains and stretches south to Portland and has the largest concentration of vineyards and wineries in Oregon
What is the climate in the Willamette Valley
moderate climate an experiences cooling breezes from the Pacific Ocean. The growing season is mostly dry, with warm sunny days and cool nights
What is the most planted varietal in Willamette Valley by far
Pinot Noir
Describe Pinot Noir wines from Willamette Valley
ripe red fruit flavors, hint of cinnamon spice, high levels of acidity
What is another varietal widely grown in Willamette Valley and describe its style
Pinot Gris - fruity dry style
Where does the Southern Oregon AVA lie?
Directly to the south of Willamette Valley.
What does Southern Oregon AVA encompass?
Umpaqua Valley, Rogue Valley, and other AVAs
Describe climate in Southern Oregon AVA
although region has the warmest growing conditions in Oregon there are also cooler areas within its hillsides and valleys that enable both cool and warm climate varieties to grown
What varieties are grown in Southern Oregon AVA
Merlot, Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Syrah
Where are the majority of the vineyards planted in Washington State
Columbia Valley AVA
Where is Columbia Valley AVA
east of the Cascade Mountains in the valleys of the Columbia River and its tributaries.
What are two areas within Columbia Valley AVA that are smaller, but important?
Yakima Valley AKA and Walla Walla AVA
