Pacific NW & New York State Flashcards
What is the most widely planted white grape in Oregon?
Pinot Gris
Name the three parent soils found in the Willamette Valley.
Volcanic (basalts)
Wind-blown Loess
Maritime Sedimentary
How many sub-AVAs are inside the Willamette Valley AVA?
9
If a wine label states Oregon, an Oregon county, or an AVA wholly within Oregon, ___ % of the grapes must be from Oregon and ___ % from that appellation of origin.
100% and 95%
Similar to France’s Bordeaux region, what AVA in Oregon has a warm, dry climate that benefits the growth of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Tempranillo, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc?
Rogue Valley AVA
What is the largest AVA in Washington state?
Columbia Valley
What type of climate best describes Walla Walla Valley?
Continental
What set of grapes are ‘well known’ in the Finger Lakes AVA in New York?
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Seyval Blanc
Which two red grapes are known to grow the best in the Long Island AVA?
Merlot
Cabernet Franc