USA - Washington Flashcards

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Who is Dr. Walter Clore ?

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  • Recognized by the State Legislature as the ‘Father of Washington Wine’.
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Between 1930 and 1970, the Washington State wines didn’t improved as much as they could, why ?

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  • 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.
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What is the first commercial winery in Walla Walla ?

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  • Leonetti Cellar
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Who produced Bionic Frog Syrah ?

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  • Cayuse
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What’s the most planted grape variety in Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley ?

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  • Riesling
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Who is the world’s largest producer of Riesling (located in USA) ?

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  • Château Ste. Michelle, Washington
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Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Ciel du Cheval

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  • Red Mountain
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Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Celilo Vineyard

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  • Columbia Gorge, the Gorge most notable fruit source
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Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Otis

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  • Yakima Valley
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Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Cailloux

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  • The rock district of milton-freewater
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Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Kiona

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  • Red Mountain
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Associate the vineyard with the AVA:
Boushey

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  • Yakima Valley
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Associate the vineyard with the AVA
Champoux

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  • Champoux = Horse Heaven Hill
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What are the AVAs within Yakima Valley ?

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  • Red Mountain
  • Snipe Mountain
  • Rattlesnake Hills
  • Goose Gap
  • Candy Mountain
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Which estate is renowned in Washington to produce a collection of collaboration with world class winemaker ?

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  • Long Shadows
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What’s the project between Château Ste Michelle and Antinori ?

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  • Col Solare
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Which AVA in Washington can we find the most dry farmed vineyards ?

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  • Columbia Gorge, more rain and constant wind
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What river separates the State of Oregon and Washington ?

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  • Columbia River
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Who produce ‘Eroica Riesling’ ?

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  • Ch. Ste. Michelle + Ernst Loosen
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Newest Washington AVA (2022) ?

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  • Rocky Reach AVA
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Mountains located east of Walla Walla Valley AVA ?

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  • Blue Mountains
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What is VINEA, in Washington ?

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  • Winegrower Sustainable Trust
  • Founded to promote Sustainable agriculture in the Walla Walla Valley
23
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Where is located Memaloose ?

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  • Columbia Gorge AVA
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Where is located Force Majeure ?

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  • Red Mountain AVA
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Newest AVA of Washington ?
- Rocky Reach (2022) - Goose Gap (2021) - The Burn of Columbia Valley (2021) - White Bluffs (2021) - Candy Mountain (2020) - Royal Slope (2020)
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What winery produces the Sorella wine?
- Andrew Will - Cabernet Sauvignon based blend - Champoux vineyard on Horse Heaven Hill
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What are the three AVA in Washington who is not within Columbia Valley?
- Columbia Gorge - Pudget Sound - Lewis-Clark Valley
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Mount Hood is associated with which region?
- Columbia Gorge AVA (Oregon side)
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Where is located the Atavus vineyard?
- Columbia Gorge, where Walter Clore planted in 1968 some Pinot Noir
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Which estate Walter Clore founded in 1962?
- Associated Vintners, today known as Columbia Winery
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American Wine Growers is known today as…?
- Château Ste. Michelle
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Mill Creek and the North Fork are subregions of which AVA?
- Walla Walla Valley
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Who is Gary Figgins?
- the founder of Leonetti Cellar, the first who planted vinifera in Walla Walla in 1974
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What is the driest AVA in Washington?
- Wahluke Slope, rainfall is around 6 inch (150 mm) per year
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What is the mountain chain west of Columbia Valley?
- Cascades
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Who is producing Chaleur?
- DeLille in Washington, Red mountain