Washington Flashcards
Name the seven subregions in the Columbia Valley
Lake Chelon, Ancient Lakes, Wahluke Slope, Naches Heights, Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, Walla Walla
Name the main grapes in Lake Chelon AVA
Pinot Noir and Riesling
What is the driest AVA in the Columbia Valley
Wahluke Slope
What was the first WA AVA
Yakima Valley
What is the hottest AVA in the Columbia Valley
Red Mountain
Name the three rivers in the Walla Walla AVA
Columbia, Walla, Snake
Name the two WA AVAs not located in the Columbia Valley (and date founded)
Columbia Gorge (2004), Puget Sound (1999)
In which AVA was the first bonded winery in WA?
Puget Sound (1933)
What percentage is WA wine in domestic production?
5%
What percentage is required to label it a WA wine?
95%
What percentage is required to label it a county in WA?
75%
What percentage is required to label it with an AVA in WA?
85%
What percentage is required to label it with an vineyard in WA?
95%
What percentage is required to label it with a variety in WA?
75%
What percentage is required to label it with a vintage in WA?
No AVA: 85%
With AVA: 95%