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Which state does the Dundee Hills AVA reside in? Does the AVA reside within another AVA?

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Oregon. Yes, the Willamette Valley AVA.

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What is the dominant soil type in the Dundee Hills AVA?

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red Jory volcanic soils.

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What is the major climatic features of the Dundee Hills AVA?

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Elevation and red Jory volcanic soils. The Dundee Hills reaches heights of over 300 meters above sea level.

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What is the most historic vineyard in the Willamette Valley?

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The Eyrie Vineyard, originaly planted in 1966. Located in today’s Dundee Hills AVA and cared for by Jason Lett

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What is the Van Duzer Corridor?

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A gap in the Coastal Mountains of Oregon that allows cool and constant winds to flow from the Pacific Ocean

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Which state does the McMinville AVA reside in? Does the AVA reside within another AVA?

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Oregon. Yes, within the Willamette Valley AVA.

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What are the major climatic features of the McMinville AVA?

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It’s proximity to the Van Duzer Corridor. The severe winds lower yields and increase tannin in Pinot Noir. No consistent soil profile.

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Which state does the Yamhill-Carlton District AVA reside in? Does the AVA reside within another AVA?

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Oregon. Yes within the Willamette Valley AVA.

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What are the major climatic features of the Yamhill-Carlton District AVA?

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Elevation and consistent soil profile of uplifted marine sediments. The Yamhill-Carlton District AVA can reach as high as 300 meters above sea level

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Which state does the Chehalem Mountains AVA reside in? Does the AVA reside within another AVA?

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Oregon. Yes within the Willamette Valley AVA.

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What are the major climatic features of the Chehalem Mountains AVA?

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Elevation and high rain falls. The peak of the Chehalem Mountains sits just under 500 meters above sea level. This is the highest peak in the Willamette Valley AVA.

Two main soil types: northern slopes exhibit the wind-blown Loess Laurenwood soil. The southern and western slopes can exhibit volcanic or marine sedimentary layers.

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Which state does the Ribbon Ridge AVA reside in? Does the AVA reside within another AVA?

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Oregon. Yes within the Chehalem Mountains AVA.

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What are the major climatic features of the Ribbon Ridge AVA?

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Sits at a lower elevation compared to the peaks of the Chehalem Mountains AVA (around 200 meters above sea level). The AVA also consistently displays the Marine Sediment soil type called Willakenzie. This is a sandier and looser soil profile.

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Which state does the Eola-Amity Hills AVA reside in? Does the AVA reside within another AVA?

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Oregon. Yes, within the Willamette Valley AVA.

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What are the major climatic features of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA?

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The Eola-Amity Hills AVA is exposed to the Van Duzer Corridor, though the winds here are less punishing than the McMinville AVA. The Eola-Amity-Hills AVA also experiences the widest diurnal shift in the Willamette Valley.

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What is the defining climatic feature of the Colombia Valley?

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The rain-shadow created by the Cascade Mountains to the east.

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Which AVA has a particular reputation for Cabernet Sauvignon in Washington State? Does it reside within another AVA?

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Red Mountain AVA. Yes, the Yakima Valley AVA.

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Which AVA has a historic reputation for Riesling in Washington State? Does it reside within another AVA?

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Rattlesnake Hills AVA. Yes, the Yakima Valley AVA.

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Where is the ‘Dual-trunk’ vine training common? Why would a viticulturist adopt this type of vine training?

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Washington State. Dual-trunk training provides a viticulturist with insurance during the harsh winters. In cold winters it is common for vines from the trunk and above to die, which denies that vine the ability to produce grapes for that vintage. If two trunks are trained from the one vine, it is likely that one trunk will survive the winter, allowing growers to harvest grapes year-in-year-out.

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True or false: growing degree day, temperature and frost free days typically increase with elevation through eastern Washington.

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True. This is because of east-west running anticlines throughout eastern Washington that prevent cool air from escaping valley floors.

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Describe the process of ‘buried canes’. Where is this technique utilised?

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Burying a fruit-bearing cane into the ground during the winter to prevent that cane from frost death. If the rest of the canopy dies, that cane will still produce fruit that year and then become the canopy for the years ahead. The process is common in Washington State.

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True or false: nutrient deficient soils are common across the Columbia Valley AVA.

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False. Soil composition across the Columbia Valley AVA commonly includes loess deposits over marine sedimentary base. These tend to be rich in nutrients.

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What are the most planted red grapes in Washington State?

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc.

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What are the most planted white grapes in Washington State?

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Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer.

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In which state(s) is the Yakima Valley AVA located? Is it located within another AVA?

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Washington State. Yes, within the Colombia Valley AVA.

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In which state(s) is the Red Mountain AVA located? Is it located within another AVA?

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Washington State. Yes, within the Yakima Valley AVA.

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In which state(s) is the Snipes Mountain AVA located? Is it located within another AVA?

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Washington State. Yes, within the Yakima Valley AVA.

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In which state(s) is the Rattlesnake Hills AVA located? Is it located within another AVA?

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Washington State. Yes, within the Yakima Valley AVA.

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In which state(s) is the Walla Walla Valley AVA located? Is it located within another AVA?

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Oregon and Washington State. Yes, within the Columbia Valley AVA

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What are the major climatic features of the Walla Walla Valley AVA?

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Rain shadow provided by the Cascade mountains however the Blue Mountains to the east of the Walla Walla AVA provide increased precipitation. The soil profile (excepting The Rocks of Milton-Freewater AVA) is consistently made from highly fertile loess soil.

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What is the primary soil profile of the Rocks of Milton-Freewater AVA?

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Cobblestone river bed. Similar in style to the ‘galets’ of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

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In which state(s) is the Rocks of Milton-Freewater AVA located? Is it located within another AVA?

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Oregon. Yes, within the Walla Walla Valley AVA.

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Which varieties are common in the Rocks of Milton-Freewater AVA?

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Red rhone varieties, particularly Syrah and Grenache.

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In which Washington State AVA is Pinot Noir commonly grown?

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Columbia Gorge AVA.

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Which Washington State AVA provides conditions that allows for vines to be dry grown?

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Columbia Gorge AVA.

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What are the major climatic features of the Columbia Gorge AVA?

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The Columbia Gorge AVA sits in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains where the Mountains meet the Columbia River. As such, the Gorge is not affected by the rain shadow like the rest of Washington’s viticultural areas.

This gap in the Cascade Mountains also allows severe pacific winds into the AVA, providing resistance against fungal diseases in the wet conditions, particularly in the western portion of the AVA.

The Columbia River also moderates temperatures, cooling the region in the spring and summer whilst providing warmth in the winter.

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In which state(s) is the Horse Heaven Hills AVA located? Is it located within another AVA?

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Washington State. Yes, the Columbia Valley AVA.

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In which state(s) is the Wahluke Slope AVA located? Is it located within another AVA?

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Washington State. Yes, the Columbia Valley AVA.

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In which state(s) is the Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA located? Is it located within another AVA?

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Washington State. Yes, the Columbia Valley AVA.

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In which state(s) is the Lake Chelan AVA located? Is it located within another AVA?

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Washington State. Yes, the Columbia Valley AVA.

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In which state(s) is the Naches Heights AVA located? Is it located within another AVA?

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Washington State. Yes, the Columbia Valley AVA.

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Name a quality producer within the Walla Walla Valley AVA. Where do the grapes for these wines come from?

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Cayuse Vineyards. The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA

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Name the collaboration between Ernst Loosen and Chateau Ste Michelle. Name two cuvées from this estate

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Eroica. Eroica Columbia Valley Riesling and Eroica Columbia Valley Riesling Gold

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