Pacific Northwest, New York State & Virginia Flashcards
What is the climate & terroir of Washington state
Climate: Continental
Soil: Sand, loess, alluvial, clay, volcanic ‘basalts’
What are some other impacts on Washington state’s climate & terroir
- The Missoula Flood
- The Cascade Effect
- Water Sources
What are the major white grape varieties in Washington state
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
What are the major red grape varieties in Washington state
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- other Rhône and Bordeaux varieties
If the label states “Washington” at least ___% of the grapes used in the production of the wine must have been grown in Washington
95%
There are ___ AVAs in Washington state
21 AVAs
List the major nested AVAs of Columbia Valley AVA (Washington)
- Walla Walla AVA
- Yakima Valley AVA
- Red Mountain AVA
- Columbia Gorge AVA
- Horse Heaven Hills AVA
- Rattlesnake Hills AVA
- Lake Chelan AVA
______________ AVA is the only AVA in Washington located on the Pacific Coast
Puget Sound AVA
What is the climate & terroir in Oregon
Climate: Cool to warm maritime oceanic
Soil: marine sedimentary, wind-blown loess, volcanic ‘basalts’
What are the major AVAs in Oregon
- Southern Oregon AVA
- Eastern Oregon AVA
- Columbia Gorge AVA
- Willamette Valley AVA
Southern Oregon AVA has ___ nested AVAs. List them.
5 nested AVAs
- Umqua Valley AVA
- Rogue Valley AVA
- Red Hill Douglas County AVA
- Applegate Valley AVA
- Elkton Oregon AVA
Eastern Oregon AVA has ___ nested AVAs. List them.
3 nested AVAs
- Walla Walla AVA
- Columbia Valley AVA
- Snake River Valley AVA
WIllamette Valley AVA has ___ nested AVAs. List them.
11 nested AVAs
- Dundee Hills AVA
- Yamhill-Carlton AVA
- Eola-Amity AVA
- Chehalem Mountain AVA
- Ribbon Ridge AVA (inside Chehalem Mt.)
- McMinnville AVA
- Van Duzer Corridor AVA
- Laurelwood District AVA
- Tualatin AVA
- Lower Long Torn AVA
- Mount Pisgah Polk County AVA
If the label states ‘Oregon’, ____% of the grapes used in production of the wine must have been grown in Oregon
100%
In Oregon, if the label states the varietal, ____% of the primary varietal must be used, ____% labeled varietal for AVA designates, ____% labeled varietal for ‘Estate’ wines
90%, 95%, 100%
What are the major white grape varieties in Oregon
- Pinot Gris
- Chardonnay
- Viognier
What are the major red grape varieties in Oregon
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
- Pinot Meunier
- Rhône and Bordeaux varieties; clonal selections are very importsnt here for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
What are the major regions in New York
- Finger Lakes
- Long Island
- Hudson River Region
- Niagara Escarpment
- Lake Erie
What are the four main lakes that the Finger Lakes AVA is centered around
- Canandaigua
- Keuka
- Seneca
- Cayuga
What grapes does the Finger Lakes specialize in
- Riesling
- Gewüztraminer
- Seyval Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Franc
- Sparkling and Ice wines
What are the nested AVAs within Long Island
- Northfolk
- The Hamptons
What is a notable winery in Long Island
Macari Vineyards
What is one of the oldest and historically important AVAs located in New York
Hudson River Region
What is the newest AVA in New York
Upper Hudson
