Washington

Question 1

Where does Washington rank in terms of wine production in the United States?

Answer 1

2nd

Question 2

What mountain range protects the wine growing regions in Washington from the wet and cool influences of the Pacific Ocean?

Answer 2

The Cascade Mountains

Question 3

What is the only AVA to the west of the Cascades?

Answer 3

Puget Sound

Question 4

What was the big landmark legislation passed in Washington (the state) that helped ignite the flame for wine in Washington?

Answer 4

HB 100, which was passed in 1969 that ended 30 years of protectionism, and allowed for the import of wines from outside of the state.

Question 5

When what Chateau Ste. Michelle founded, and how much of the wine now coming out of Washington is under the Chateau Ste. Michelle name?

Answer 5

• 1934

- Over half of the wine produced in Washington comes from CsM

Question 6

How many different grape varieties are grown in Washington?

Answer 6

~70 different grape varieties

Question 7

Name the top 5 most planted varieties in Washington

Answer 7

• Cabernet
• Merlot
• Chardonnay
• Riesling
• Syrah

Question 8

How many ha does the Colombia Valley cover in Washington?

Answer 8

3.5 million (8.65 million acres)

Question 9

Name the flooding that took place 12,000 - 18,000 years ago that helped create the range of soils found in Washington

Answer 9

Missoula

Question 10

Name the first AVA established in Washington

Answer 10

Yakima Valley in 1983

Question 11

Do the grape vines in Washington receive more sunlight than grape vines in California?

Answer 11

Yes! On average about an hour more each day

Question 12

Name the AVAs found within the Yakima Valley

Answer 12

• Candy Mountain
• Goose Hill
• Rattlesnake Hills
• Red Mountain
• Snipes Mountain

Question 13

What is the most planted variety in the Yakima Valley?

Answer 13

Chardonnay

Question 14

What is the most planted variety in the Rattlesnake Hills?

Answer 14

Riesling

Question 15

Horse Heaven Hills accounts for what percentage of the total production in Washington?

Answer 15

25%

Question 16

What moderating influences combine to make the Horse Heaven Hills such a desirable place to grow grapes?

Answer 16

The longer daylight hours (which applies to all of Washington) along with the south facing slopes and the Columbia River can cause strong winds that lower disease pressure, instance of frost, and extend the growing season