Oregon & Washington Wines

Question 1

What are the major grape varieties in Oregon?

Answer 1

white - chardonnay, riesling, pinot gris; red - pinot noir, syrah

Question 2

What are the major grape varieties in Washington?

Answer 2

white - riesling, chardonnay; red - pinot gris, cabernet savignon, merlot, syrah

Question 3

What are the signature grapes of Oregon?

Answer 3

white - pinot gris; red - pinot noir

Question 4

What geographic factors influence grape growing and wine production in Oregon and Washington?

Answer 4

Pacific ocean, Oregon costal range, Cascade Mountains

Question 5

What winemaking practices are unique and legal in Oregon and Washington?

Answer 5

acidification and chaptalization

Question 6

What are the most important AVAs in Oregon?

Answer 6

Columbia Valley, Walla Walla, Columbia Gorge, Willmanette Valley

Question 7

What are the most important AVAs in Washington?

Answer 7

Columbia Valley, Lewis & Clark Valley, Puget Sound