USA - Washington Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name of the mountain range in Washington that has a significant impact on viticulture?

A

Cascade Mountains

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2
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What effect does the Cascade mountains have on vineyards located to it’s east?

A

rain shadow effect turns the land arid and necessitates irrigation. (Rainfall is often less than 10 to 12 inches a year.)

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3
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What is the climate of Eastern Washington?

A

True continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters: frost and winter freezes are serious concerns for growers, but ripeness is easily achieved in the state’s warm growing seasons.

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4
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What is the primary soil type in Eastern Washington

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basalt, overlaid by sediments deposited by the Missoula Floods

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5
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What is the largest AVA is Washington?

A

Colombia Valley AVA. 11 million acres

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6
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Name Washington’s first AVA

A

Yakima Valley AVA

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7
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What are the nested AVAs within Yakima Valley?

A

Snipes Mountain
Rattlesnake Hills
Red Mountain

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8
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What is the warmest AVA in washington?

A

Red Mountain AVA

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9
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What grape variety is Red Mountain AVA known for?

A

Tannic Cabernet Sauvignon

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10
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In what state is Horse Heaven Hills AVA?

A

Washington

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11
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What are the most acclaimed grape varieties of Walla Walla AVA?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Merlot

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What is the name of the floods that are responsible for the soils in Washington?

A

Missoula

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13
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Which AVA in Washington is on the border of Oregon?

A

Walla Walla AVA

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14
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What are the 2 most plated grape varieties in Washington?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

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15
Q

Which state is Red Mountain AVA in?

A

Washington

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16
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Which state is Rattlesnake Hills AVA in?

A

Washington

17
Q

Which state is Snipes Mountain AVA in?

A

Washington

18
Q

Which state is Yakima Valley AVA in?

A

Washington

19
Q

Which state is Colombia Valley AVA in?

A

Washington

20
Q

What is the name of the AVA in Walla Walla Valley that is located entirely within Oregon?

A

Rocks of Milton Freewater AVA