Oregon/washington/new york Flashcards
what is the United states GI system?
AVA - american viticultural system
they can include land in more than one state and can overlap
laws specify the minimum % of grapes that come from a single variety, vintage, or AVA to allow the terms on a label, many states will have their own set of laws
describe willamette valley AVA
located in northern oregon, west of cascade mountains, largest concentration of wineries
moderate climate with cooling from pacific ocean
dry long sunny days for growing season
what is the most planted valley of willamete?
pinot noir - producing ripe red fruit, cinnamon spice, high acidity
what white is made in a dry fruity style in willamete?
pinot gris
what AVAs are in the Southern Oregon AVA
umpqua
rogue valley
what is the climate of southern oregon?
warmest growing conditions in oregon, cooler areas are found in hillsides and valleys
what grapes are grown in southern oregon?
merlot cab pinot noir chardonnay pinot gris syrah
the washington AVA located east of the cascade mountains and in the valleys of the columbia river where majority of vineyards are is called?
columbia valley AVA
what are the AVAs in the columbia valley AVA
yakima valley
walla walla
why is irrigation with river water a necessity in columbia valley?
the rainshadow of the cascade mountains
what is a problem growers face in columbia valley?
winter freeze
describe growing conditions in columbia valley?
long daylight hours and consistent summer temps helping grapes ripen
cool nights retain acidity
what are the most important reds of columbia valley?
plummy and full merlot
elegant cabs
intense and full syrah
what white is planted in columbia valley
chardonnay - fruity and toasty
riesling - dry with ripe stone fruit
what are the grapes most widely planted in new york?
riesling, chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon
