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USA - Washington state Flashcards

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Mountain range that protects the Columbia Valley AVA?

A

Cascade mountains

Rain shadow

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Top 3 red grapes in Washington State? (3)

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Cabernet
Merlot
Syrah

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Top three white grapes in Washington State? (3)

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Chardonnay
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc

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General style of Washington State Riesling?

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Off dry 10-15g/L rs

Drier styles are made

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Largest AVA in Washington State?

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Columbia Valley AVA

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Sub AVAs in the Columbia Valley? (6)

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  1. Yakima Valley
  2. Red Mountain
  3. Walla Walla Valley
  4. Wahluke Slope
  5. Horse Heaven Hills
  6. Rattlesnake Hills
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Rainfall in the Columbia Valley?

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150-250mm

Irrigation essential

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8
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Columbia valley latitude? (2)

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45-48 degrees north

High sunshine hours

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Climate in Columbia Valley?

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Continental

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Soil types in Columbia valley AVA? (3)

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Basalt bedrock

Alluvial Sandy loess

Low in nutrients

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What are the sub AVAs mainly based on?

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Raised bedrock that has created aspects and altitude

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Main hazards in Columbia Valley AVA? (2)

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Frost

Winter freeze

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Disease pressure in Columbia Valley AVA? (2)

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Very low due to dry, arid conditions

Low phylloxera risk too due to Sandy soils

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Columbia Valley main grapes? (5)

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Merlot
Syrah
Riesling

(All the main internationals)

(Same in all sub regions except Walla Walla)

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Yakima valley topography and soils? (2)

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Soils same as Columbia Valley AVA

Topography, there are a number of cooler sites suited to growing white grapes

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Main grape for Yakima Valley? (2)

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Chardonnay

Followed by the rest of Columbia Valley AVA grapes

17
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Red mountain AVA reputation? (2)

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Hottest part of Columbia Valley

Full bodied Cabernet high in alcohol and acid (large diurnal range)

18
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Rattlesnake Hills Sun AVA reputation? (2)

A

Higher altitude, South facing

Riesling and red grapes

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Horse Heaven Hills AVA reputation? (3)

A

Full bodied, high alcohol reds

Ripe stone fruit rieslings

Strong winds protecting the vines

20
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Wahluke Slope AVA reputation? (2)

A

South facing slopes

Full bodied reds

21
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Walla Walla repution? (3)

A

Wide range of European grapes grown

Altitudes up to 600m

Sustainable focus

22
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Other grapes grown in Walla Walla AVA besides the usual in Columbia Valley? (2 reds) (2 whites)

A

Cabernet Franc

Malbec

Viognier

Semillon

23
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What is a risk in spring and autumn is Walla Walla Valley AVA?

A

Spring and Autumn frost due to poor air drainage

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