United States - Washington Flashcards
What state in the United States is the 2nd largest producer of premium wines, accounting for 5% of the nations total production
Washington state
Most of the wine regions in Washington State are located where and what percentage does it make up?
Eastern side of the Cascade Mountains and 95% of the vineyards are located there
What climate effects makes wine growing easier on the eastern side of the state of Washington?
Rain Shadow Effect
What is the climate of Eastern Washington
Continental
What is the soil type of Washington State
Bedrock - basalt
What is the largest appellation in Washington State?
Columbia Valley
Yakima Valley
Walla Walla Valley
Horse Heaven Hills
Are all regions of what state
Washington
What AVA was the first to receive AVA status in the state of Washington in 1983
Yakima Valley
Snipes Mountains
Rattlesnake Hills
Red Mountain
Are all sub regions to what region in Washington State
Yakima Valley
What is the warmest but smallest AVA in Washington State
Red Mountain
What is the main grape of Red Mountain AVA
Cabernet Sauvignon 🔴
What is the main grapes of Walla Walla Valley?
Cabernet Sauvignon 🔴
Merlot 🔴
Syrah 🔴
