USA-Oregon, Washington State, NY Flashcards
What AVA has the largest concentration of wineries/vineyards in Oregon?
Willamette Valley AVA
Willamette Valley AVA climate?
Moderate climate, cooling breezes from Pacific Ocean
Dry growing season, long/sunny days, cool nights
Most planted grape in Willamette Valley AVA?
Pinot Noir- Ripe red fruit flavours, hint of cinnamon spice, high levels of acid
***Pinot Gris also produced
Most planted grape varieties in Southern Oregon?
Both cool and warm climate varieties
Cab Sauv
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Syrah
Where are majority of the vineyards in Washington State?
Columbia Valley AVA
Climate in Columbia Valley AVA?
Long daylight hours, consistent summer temps
Sunny days
Cool nights-Maintain natural acid levels
Winter freeze can be a major problem
2 other smaller, but important AVAs in Washington State?
Yakima Valley AVA
Walla Walla AVA
Grapes grown in Washington State?
*Merlot-Plummy, full bodied
Cab Sauv-Elegant, age worthy
**MOST IMPORTANT
Syrah-Full bodied, intensely concentrated
Most planted white in Washington State?
Chardonnay-Fruit, toasty oak notes
some Riesling-Dry, ripe stone fruit flavours
What is grape growing dominated by in New York State?
American and Hybrid vine species
*Used for the production of juices and jellies and also wine production
Also Vitis Vinifera
Most widely planted grapes in NY State?
Riesling
Chardonnay
PN
Cab Sauv
Most important area for wine production in NY State?
What grapes is this AVA known for?
Finger Lakes AVA
*Most noted for perfumed Riesling
Also makes PN, Cab Franc, Chardonnay and other American varieties and Hybrids
