US_Oregon Flashcards
1
Q
Oregon Varieties
1 Major Red
3 Minor Red
2 Major White
1 Minor White
A
MAJOR: Pinot Noir
MINOR: Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
MAJOR: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
MINOR: Riesling
2
Q
Oregon Red Winemaking Prefrences
3 Facts
A
- Tend to be a balance of ripe California and elegant Burgundy
- Oak use is well integrated
- Wines normally have a good balance of acidity, tannin and alcohol
3
Q
4 Major AVAs of Oregon
with sub AVAs
(11 / 2 / 2 / 4)
A
Willamette Valley
* Tualatin Hills
* Lauralwood District: Loes
* Chehalem Mountains (chu-hay-lum): Loes, Jory, WIllakenzie
* Yamhill Carlton: Willakenzie
* Ribbon Ridge: Willakenzie
* Dundee Hills: Jory
* McMinnville
* Eaola-Amity Hills
* Van Duzer Corridor
* Lower Long Tom
* Mount Pisgah
Umpqua Valley
* Elkton Oregon
* Red Hills Douglas County
Southern Oregon
* Rogue Valley
* Applegate Valley
Eastern Oregon (not an AVA)
* Columbia Gorge
* Columbia Valley
* Walla Walla
* Snake River Valley
