Washington Flashcards
What are the major white varieties of Washington
Riesling, Chardonnay
What are the major red varieties of Washington
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
What are the minor white varieties of Washington
Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
What are the minor red varieties of Washington
Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Petit Syrah
What are the two most defining physical features of Washington
The Cascade Mountains and the Missoula flood plain
What are the 3 major rivers in Washington
The Snake, The Columbia, the Yakima
What is an influential body of water in Western Washington
Puget Sound
What is the Climate of Western Washington
Maritime with high rainfall
What is the Climate of Eastern Washington
True Continental
When were the first vitis vinifera vines planted in Washington
1825
Who is the father of Washington wines
Dr. Walter Core
Who planted the first the first modern vineyard in Washington, when and where
1997, Cayuse in the Rocks District of the Milton-Freewater AVA
What Riesling bottling put Washington Riesling on the map, who made it and when
Eroica Riesling by Chateau St. Michelle and Dr. Loosen
What styles are fuller bodied red varieties typically vinified in in Washington
They are more elegant with more old world aromatics than California
Meritage blends with Cab, Merlot and Syrah are common
What sort oak elevage do Washington reds typically see
Most red wines will see integrated oak aging, with the most expensive examples spending years in French oak
