Oregon, Washington, New York Flashcards
What is Oregon’s most important AVA?
Willamette Valley AVA
Willamette Valley AVA is located between what two geographical features?
- coastal range (west side)
- cascade mountains (east side)
which mountain range provides a rain shadow for Willamette Valley AVA?
coastal range
what is the climate of Willamette Valley AVA?
Cool, maritime influenced
what are the 3 main soils of Willamette valley Ava?
- volcanic
- alluvial
- clay
what are the 3 main white grapes of Willamette valley Ava?
- pinot gris
- chardonnay
- riesling
what is the main red grape of willamette valley Ava?
pinot noir
pinot noir accounts for … % of plantings in Willamette Valley AVA.
70%
wine colour, intensity, and structure differ in willamette valley AVA even across the same grape varietal.
Why is this?
Vineyards are planted on the valley floor, hillsides, and at higher elevation – and each contributes to ripeness and concentration
Oregon wine law states that … % of a grape must be in a bottle if that grape is stated on the label… EXCEPT for these two grape varietals.
90%
Except for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which can be a minimum of 75%
if an Oregon wine label has a specific AVA on it, a minimum of … % of the grapes must come from that AVA.
95%
it’s 85% everywhere else in the U.S
who was David Lett?
David Lett was one of the pioneers of Oregon Viticulture.
He was one of the first to plant pinto noir and Pinot Gris in the Willamette Valley in 1965
the majority of Washington’s vineyards are planted east or west of the Cascades?
East of the Cascade Mountains
What is Washington State’s largest AVA?
Columbia Valley AVA
the Cascade mountains create a … … for Columbia valley.
rain shadow
thanks to the rain shadow created by the cascades what is the climate of Columbia valley?
Continental / high dessert
Hot summers, freezing cold winters, low precipitation
what are the 2 main white grapes in Washington state?
- chardonnay
2. riesling
what are the 3 main red grapes in Washington state
- cabernet sauvignon
- merlot
- syrah
Yakima valley and walla walla AVAs are nested within what larger AVA?
Columbia Valley AVA
is irrigation permitted in Washington state
yes! In fact, it’s essential due to the high-desert conditions
what are the main sources of water for irrigation in Washington state?
- Columbia River
- Snake River
- Yakima River
what 2 other features of Washington state’s location and climate make it a good place to grow grapes?
- northerly latitude – allows for long sunny days in summer
- diurnal shifts – nighttime temps can drop 40 degrees from daytime highs, lending freshness and acidity preservation
what are 4 important AVAs of New York state
- Lake Erie AVA
- finger lakes AVA
- Hudson River region AVA
- Long Island AVA
who trailblazer the planting of Vitis Vinifera in Finger lakes?
Dr. Konstantin Frank
what is the general climate of New York State?
continental
- inland areas have moderating influences from lakes and rivers
- coastal areas are moderated by the Atlantic Ocean
name 2 threats that can affect viticulture in New York State
- deep winter freezes, especially in upstate NY
2. cold during the growing season, caused by humid summers
name 2 hybrid grapes grown in New York state
- serval blanc
2. aurora
what are the 3 main white grapes grown in New York State
- riesling
- chardonnay
- gewürztraminer
what are the 4 main red grapes grown in New York State?
- pinot noir
- merlot
- cabernet franc
- concord
