Terroir Flashcards
1
Q
Western Oregon climate
A
Temperate oceanic
2
Q
In which two AVAs is irrigation needed>
A
Walla Walla
Southern oregon
3
Q
Oregon latitude
A
42-46th
4
Q
precipitation in OR
A
Lots of rain in winter, which may persist into spring, making tractor work and spraying impossible
Can lead to powdery mildew
5
Q
Which AVA has some of the highest diurnal variations of any wine growing area?
A
Southern Oregon AVA
6
Q
Temp: hot climate
A
67-72
7
Q
Temp: warm climate
A
63-67
8
Q
Temp: intermediate climate
A
59-63
9
Q
Temp: cool climate
A
55-59
10
Q
Sunlight levels
A
Up to 16hrs in peak summer (2 hrs more than Napa!)
Makes up for shorter and cooler summers
11
Q
Loess
A
Wind-bloom loam
12
Q
Number of AVAs in Oregon
A
19
