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Washington is the _____ largest producer of vinifera in the United States.

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Second (2nd)

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What company is the largest producer of wines in Washington?

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates lays claim to being the world’s largest producer of what varietal?

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Riesling

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Most vinifera vineyards are planted [west/east] of the Cascade Mountains.

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East

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Most of Washington’s wine region experience what climate type?

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Continental

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What geographic feature forms a rain shadow over the Columbia River Basin?

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Cascade Mountains

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True/False: Dry-farming is commonly practiced throughout Washington.

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False

Dry-farming is nearly impossible

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How do the Cascade Mountains influence the climate of eastern Washington?

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They create a continental climate by blocking the east-ward flow of cool, maritime air from the Pacific

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Why do the valley floors east of the Cascades experience greater frost pressure than hillsides?

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The ridges (anticlines) create a temperature inversion layer, trapping cold air in the valleys

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_____-facing slopes experiences the warmest temperatures and most sunshine.

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South

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What two major forces shaped the geology of Washington’s vineyards?

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Volcanic eruptions

Missoula Floods

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Floods from Lake Missoula bottlenecked at what point before rushing through the Columbia Gorge?

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Wallula Gap

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What are “Trouchet” beds?

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Nutrient-rich soil deposits

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List the top 5 white varietals cultivated in Washington.

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Chardonnay
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewürztraminer
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List the top 4 red varietals in Washington.

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Cabernet Franc

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95% of Washington’s vineyards lie within what AVA?

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Columbia Valley AVA

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Name the AVAs of Washington not found within the Columbia Valley?

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Puget Sound

Columbia Gorge

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Who is the owner of Cold Creek vineyard?

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Château Ste. Michelle

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Stillwater Creek is the estate vineyard of what producer?

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Novelty Hill

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Name the nested AVAs of Yakima Valley.

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Rattlesnake Hills
Snipes Mountain
Red Mountain

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Yakima Valley is the _____-largest AVA in Washington.

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Third (3rd)

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Over 70% of hops grown in the United States come from what Washington region?

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Yakima Valley

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The first Syrah in Washington was planted in what vineyard?

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Red Willow Vineyard

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The first Cabernet Sauvignon planted in Washington was at the __________ Vineyard.

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Otis Vineyard

25
What sub-AVA in Yakima Valley has the hottest climate in Washington?
Red Mountain AVA
26
True/False: Red Mountain is the smallest and least-cultivated AVA in Washington.
False | It is the smallest AVA, but it is also the most densely cultivated
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For what style of wine if Red Mountain most well known?
Tannic, deeply colored Bordeaux reds
28
Name 3 estate-producers from Red Mountain AVA.
Col Solare Force Majeure Upchurch Vineyards
29
Col Solare is a joint venture between what two wine estates?
Antinori and Ste. Michelle
30
Where are the oldest vinifera plantings in Washington found, what what is the grape?
Snipes Mountain | Muscat of Alexandria (1917)
31
What producer dominates production from Snipes Mountain?
Upland Vineyards
32
Rattlesnake Hills lies on the north bank of what river?
Yakima River
33
What varietal is historically important to Rattlesnake Hills?
Riesling
34
Name two top vineyards in Rattlesnake Hills and their respective producers.
``` Two Blondes Vineyards (Andrew Will) Dubrul Vineyard (Côte Bonneville) ```
35
__________ is the easternmost of Columbia Valley's nested AVAs.
Walla Walla Valley
36
1/3rd of Walla Walla's acreage lies in what state?
Oregon
37
Walla Walla Valley lies at the confluence of what 3 rivers?
Columbia Walla Walla Snake
38
What mountain range forms the eastern border of Walla Walla Valley?
Blue Mountains
39
Name 2 subregions of Walla Walla near the Blue Mountains.
Mill Creek | North Fork of Walla Walla Valley
40
What was the second region of gain AVA recognition in Washington?
Walla Walla Valley (1984)
41
The Rocks of Milton-Freewater is a sub-AVA of what larger region?
Walla Walla Valley
42
What sub-AVA of Walla Walla Valley lies entirely in Oregon?
The Rocks of Milton-Freewater
43
Horse Heaven Hills is critically praised for what varietal?
Cabernet Sauvignon
44
Champoux, Phinny Hill, and Canoe Ridge are all vineyards in what appellation?
Horse Heaven Hills AVA
45
Where is Wahluke Slope in relation to Yakima Valley?
North
46
Name Washington's driest AVA.
Wahluke Slope
47
Name the 1st commercial vineyard in Wahluke Slope AVA and it's current owner.
Weinbau | Sagemoor
48
What is the most planted varietal in Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA?
Riesling
49
Who is the largest producer in Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley?
Milbrandt Vineyards
50
What is the only region in the Columbia Basin that was not affected by the Missoula Floods?
Lake Chelan
51
Name 2 key subregions of Columbia Gorge, and the state each is found in.
``` Underwood Mountain (Washington) Hood River Valley (Oregon) ```
52
Syncline, Memaloose, and Analemma are all prominent producers in what AVA?
Columbia Gorge AVA
53
Washington's second-largest AVA is __________.
Puget Sound AVA
54
True/False: Puget Sound is Washington's 2nd most heavily planted region.
False. It is 2nd largest in land size, but the least planted.
55
Name 3 vineyard areas in Puget Sound AVA.
San Juan Bainbridge Lopez
56
How does the climate of Puget Sound compare with AVAs east of the Cascades?
It is a rainy, cold climate whereas those east are continental.
57
Where would one find plantings of Madeline Angevine in Washington? Who produces it as a varietal wine?
Puget Sound | San Juan Vineyards
58
What is the parentage of Müller-Thurgau?
Riesling x Madeleine Royale
59
What is the parentage of Siegerrebe?
Madeleine Angevine x Savagnin Rose

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