USA, WA & OR

Question 1

Washington popular varieties

Answer 1

Riesling, followed closely by Chardonnay also known for Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 2

Concord

Answer 2

a grape variety native to the East Coast, very cold tolerant, 40% of Washington State’s vineyard acreage, but only used to make jelly and juice instead of wine

Question 3

Isabella

Answer 3

native American grape from the East Coast

a cultivar derived from the grape species Vitis labrusca or ‘fox grape’, used for table, juice and wine production

Question 4

Stimson Lane Vineyards & Estates

Answer 4

AWG: American Wine Growers (piorneer vintner) –> Ste. Michelle Vintners (1967) –> Chateau Ste. Michelle (1974) under corporate name Stimson Lane Vineyards & Estates

Question 5

rain shadow

Answer 5

caused by the Cascades, resulting in dry sunny weather of eastern Washington

Question 6

dry-farmed

Answer 6

grown without irrigation

some vineyards in Walla Walla