Soils and History Flashcards
What négociant bought property in Oregon? Where is it located?
Maison Joseph Drouhin; Dundee Hills-1987
What are the two unique soils in Willamette Valley? What are they made of?
Willakenzie- Marine sedimentary soils- Darker fruit denser wine
Jory- volcanic, well drained- more elegant refined wines
Where is Jory found?
the “red hills” Dundee Hills is most noted- Volcanic Clay
Where is Willakenzie found?
Western Willamette Valley; Ribbon Ridge and McMinnville most notably- Marine Sediment
What is the Van Dauzer Corridor?
It is a gap in the Coastal Mountains that allows cool air from the Pacific to flow inland. This creates more tannic styles of Pinot Noir. Affects Eola-Amity Hills AVA and McMinnville AVA.
Who were the first to explore Willamette Valley? When?
David Lett and Charles Coury-1960’s
Dick Erath
Dick Ponzi
What two mountain ranges most affect the Willamette Valley?
The Coastal Mountains; The Cascades
What river runs through Rogue Valley?
Rogue River
What river runs through Elkton Oregon?
Umpqua River
What river runs through Willamette Valley?
Willamette River
