USA - Washington Flashcards
Who is Dr. Walter Clore ?
- Recognized by the State Legislature as the ‘Father of Washington Wine’.
Between 1930 and 1970, the Washington State wines didn’t improved as much as they could, why ?
- The Steele Act established the Washington State Liquor Control Board as the sole wholesaler of all wine coming from other region. Only the local wines were private import, at a cheaper price. The producers were not focusing on quality because they didn’t have any competition and were not exporting.
What is the first commercial winery in Walla Walla ?
- Leonetti Cellar
Who produced Bionic Frog Syrah ?
- Cayuse
What’s the most planted grape variety in Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley ?
- Riesling
Who is the world’s largest producer of Riesling (located in USA) ?
- Château Ste. Michelle, Washington
Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Ciel du Cheval
- Red Mountain
Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Celilo Vineyard
- Columbia Gorge, the Gorge most notable fruit source
Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Otis
- Yakima Valley
Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Cailloux
- The rock district of milton-freewater
Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Kiona
- Red Mountain
Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Boushey
- Yakima Valley
Associate the vineyard with the AVA
Champoux
- Champoux = Horse Heaven Hill
What are the AVAs within Yakima Valley ?
- Red Mountain
- Snipe Mountain
- Rattlesnake Hills
- Goose Gap
- Candy Mountain
Which estate is renowned in Washington to produce a collection of collaboration with world class winemaker ?
- Long Shadows