US_Washington (not ready)

Question 1

Major / Minor Reds of Washington
3/3

Answer 1

• Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah
• Cab Franc, Grenache, Petit Syrah

(Bordeaux 5 + Grenache)

Question 2

Major / Minor Whites of Washington

2/3

Answer 2

• Riesling, Chardonnay
• Pinot Gris, Sauv Blanc, Semillon

Question 3

Washington Style
4 Facts

Answer 3

• Rhone and Bordeaux varieties do well here
• Thick skins and good phenolic ripeness
• Young soils (20k yrs) produce fruit forward wines
• Wines here tend to be more acidic than CA, which gives them a mouth-watering taste

Question 4

Washington Location
3 Facts
East vs West

Answer 4

• NW between Canada / Oregon
• EAST: Most vineyards here. Yakima on 47th parallel, same as Burgundy, but cooler climate
• WEST: Too much percipitation for most varieties, but Riesling does well here