Pacific NW & New York State Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most widely planted white grape in Oregon?

A

Pinot Gris

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2
Q

Name the three parent soils found in the Willamette Valley.

A

Volcanic (basalts)
Wind-blown Loess
Maritime Sedimentary

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3
Q

How many sub-AVAs are inside the Willamette Valley AVA?

A

9

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4
Q

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.

A

100% and 95%

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5
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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?

A

Rogue Valley AVA

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6
Q

What is the largest AVA in Washington state?

A

Columbia Valley

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7
Q

What type of climate best describes Walla Walla Valley?

A

Continental

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8
Q

What set of grapes are ‘well known’ in the Finger Lakes AVA in New York?

A

Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Seyval Blanc

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9
Q

Which two red grapes are known to grow the best in the Long Island AVA?

A

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

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