Washington Flashcards
What are main grapes in Washington?
Chardonnay Riesling Cab Sauv Merlot Syrah Sauv Blanc Gewurtztraminer
What are common blends in washington?
Cab Sauv blends
Cab Sauv-Merlot
What are two major wine producers from Washington?
Columbia winery and chateau st. Michelle
What is significant about washington’s relationship with pests?
Isolation and its late start in the wine industry has allowed it to avoid phylloxera.
What is significant about the eastern part of Washington?
Very dry, semi-continental desert, requires irrigation systems
What does the term “reserve” mean in the USA vs. in the state of Washington?
No legal definition in the USA except for in Washington where it requires that the reserve wine does not comprise more than 10% of a winery’s total production.
What is the climate of Washington?
The state is generally cold and wet but the vineyard areas (eastern part of the state) are temperate and dry.
Which mountains effect Washington? Which River?
cascade mountains and Columbia River
What are good vintages in Washington?
2001-2006
What is the only AVA found in the western part of Washington?
Puget sound AVA
Which AVA is responsible for 90% of Washington’s wine production?
Columbia Valley AVA
Red wines from Washington are similar to which other area of the world?
Bordeaux
What are three grape growing philosophies upheld in Washington?
Minimal pesticides, stressed vines, and original rootstocks
What three AVAs are shared between Oregon and Washington?
Columbia valley, walla walla valley, Columbia gorge
What are the AVAs of Washington?
Puget Sound lake chelan Columbia valley Ancient lakes of Columbia valley Wahluke slope Naches heights Yakima valley Rattlesnake hills Snipes mountain Red mountain Walla walla Horse heaven Columbia gorge
