Washington Flashcards

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What are main grapes in Washington?

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Chardonnay
Riesling
Cab Sauv
Merlot 
Syrah 
Sauv Blanc
Gewurtztraminer
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What are common blends in washington?

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Cab Sauv blends

Cab Sauv-Merlot

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What are two major wine producers from Washington?

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Columbia winery and chateau st. Michelle

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What is significant about washington’s relationship with pests?

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Isolation and its late start in the wine industry has allowed it to avoid phylloxera.

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What is significant about the eastern part of Washington?

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Very dry, semi-continental desert, requires irrigation systems

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What does the term “reserve” mean in the USA vs. in the state of Washington?

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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.

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What is the climate of Washington?

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The state is generally cold and wet but the vineyard areas (eastern part of the state) are temperate and dry.

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Which mountains effect Washington? Which River?

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cascade mountains and Columbia River

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What are good vintages in Washington?

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2001-2006

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What is the only AVA found in the western part of Washington?

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Puget sound AVA

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Which AVA is responsible for 90% of Washington’s wine production?

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Columbia Valley AVA

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Red wines from Washington are similar to which other area of the world?

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Bordeaux

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What are three grape growing philosophies upheld in Washington?

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Minimal pesticides, stressed vines, and original rootstocks

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What three AVAs are shared between Oregon and Washington?

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Columbia valley, walla walla valley, Columbia gorge

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What are the AVAs of Washington?

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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
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