United States - Pacific Northwest Flashcards
Identify the Willamette Valley in relation to Portland, Oregon
Identify the Columbia Valley in relation to Seattle, Washington on a map.
What are the 8 major AVAs of Oregon
Willamette Valley AVA
Chehalem
Dundee Hills AVA
Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Mountains AVA
McMinnville AVA
Ribbon Ridge AVA
Yamhill-Carlton AVA
Shared AVAs between Washington and Oregon
Columbia Valley AVA
Walla Walla Valley AVA
Columbia Gorge AVA
What are the major AVAs of Washington
Yakima Valley AVA
Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Red Mountain AVA
Willamette Valley climate
Cool Mediterranean with Maritime influence
Columbia Valley climate
Warm Desert
Grape Growing in Pacific NW
Irrigation needed in the Columbia Valley
Soil in Willamette Valley
Volcanic, marine sediment
Soil in Columbia Valley
Gravel
Oregon Physical Feature
Coastal Mountain Range to the west, creates a rain shadow
Columbia Valley Physical Feature
Cascade Mountain Range to the west, creates a rain shadow
Columbia Valley AVA has generally south-facing slopes
Willamette Valley wine varieties
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris (most widely planted red and white)
Chardonnay
Riesling
Columbia Valley wine varieties
Reds:
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Whites:
Chardonnay
Riesling
Van Duzer Corridor
Columbia, Yakima, and Snake Rivers provides water source
Oregon wine laws
90% minimum for stated variety, except for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and others.
95% minimum for AVA
Oregon style of wine
Dry whites, dry reds, sparkling wines
Washington style of wine
Dry white wines and dry red wines
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Pairing
Salmon, butternut squash
Washington Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Pairing
Beef, lamb
Why isnt there phylloxera in Columbia Valley
Due to desert conditions
Willamette Valley proprietary brands
Erath
Eyrie Vineyards
Domaine Drouhin
Domaine Seren
Ponzi
Columbia Valley property brands
Quilceda Creek
Château Ste. Michelle
L’Ecole No. 41
Leonetti
Describe the Missoula Floods and why are they significant in the pacific Northwest
(-) Laid the foundation for the Pacific Northwest’s success as a wine region, providing the soils and microclimates that enable winemakers to produce world-class wines.
(-) The geological story of the floods adds a layer of intrigue and marketability to the region’s wines, enhancing their appeal to wine enthusiasts
David Lett of Eyrie Vineyards
(-) Planted the first Pinot Noir vines in Oregon’s Willamette Valley in 1966, proving the region’s potential for cool-climate varietals.
(-) Introduced Pinot Gris: Planted the first Pinot Gris in the U.S., establishing it as a signature Oregon white wine.
(-) Inspired a wave of winemakers to establish vineyards in Oregon, shaping the Willamette Valley as a premier wine region
(-) Eyrie’s 1975 Pinot Noir gained international acclaim at the 1979 French Wine Olympiad, putting Oregon on the global wine map.
