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Washington Flashcards

1
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Who is the biggest producer in Washington

A

Chateau Ste Michelle

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Who is the largest Riesling producer in the world

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Chateau Ste Michelle

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3
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Which mountain range is there in Washington

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Cascade mountain

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Name the most important river of Washington

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Columbia river

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5
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What kind of climate does Washington have

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Continental. Hot summers and very cold winters
Big diurnal difference
Phylloxera virtually non existent
Dry climate with rainfall between 150 - 300mm

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6
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What are the reasons for Phylloxera to be non existant in Washington

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Very cold winters
Sandy Soils
Distant vineyards

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7
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Why is Eastern Washington a dry area

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Cascade mountains act as a barrier creating rain shadow effect.
Pacific winds cool the clouds and it rains in western washington 2000+ mm

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8
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What is Yakima fold belt

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An east west ridgeline in Columbia valley basin encompassing most of the vineyards

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9
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Which are the warmest vineyards in Washington

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Wahluke slope
Red Mountain
Horse Heaven hills
Due to south facing aspect and higher than 1000 ft elevation, getting more sunlight and less chances of frost

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10
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What vine trainings do Washington uses to avoid winer freeze and resultant loss of vines

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Dual trunk training
Buried canes

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What is dual trunk training

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Growers train two separate trunks on the same vine in parallel, just an inch or two apart, from the ground up
This mitigates the risk by 50%

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What is buried cane technique

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Growers bury the entire fruiting cane below the ground in winter
If the canopy dies over winter, the grower can pull the fruiting cane up from under the soil and still get a crop the following year

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13
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What are the two key geographical events forming the geology of Washington

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Volcanic eruptions during Miocene Epoch (17 to 6 m years ago)
Missoula floods 18K to 12K years ago

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14
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What are the anticlines and bedrock of washington made of

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Basalt

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What are the valley floor topsoil made of

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Deposits of silt, sand and clay brought by missoula floods

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16
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Who is considered Father of Washington wines

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Dr Walter Clore

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17
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Which winery consulted famous winemaker Andre Tchelistchef

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American wine growers (Chateau ste Michelle)

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18
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Which Columbia winery hired British MW David Lake as head winemaker

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Columbia Winery

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19
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Who made the famous Merlot bottlings in 90’s in Washington

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Leonetti Cellars

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20
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What are the nested AVA’s in Columbia Valley (18 AVA’s)

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Yakima Valley, 
Red Mountain, 
Rattlesnake Hills, 
Snipes Mountain, 
Walla Walla Valley (WA/OR), 
The Rocks of Milton-Freewater (OR), 
Horse Heaven Hills, 
Wahluke Slope, 
Lake Chelan, 
Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, 
Naches Heights
Royal Slope, 
Rocky Reach, 
The Burn of Columbia Valley, 
White Bluffs, 
Candy Mountain, 
Goose Gap
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21
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What are the AVA’s not nested in Columbia Valley (3)

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Puget Sounds
Colombia Gorge
Lewis Clark Valley

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What are the nested AVA’s in Yakima Valley

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Red Mountain,
Snipes Mountain,
Rattlesnake Hills
Candy Mountain
Goose Gap

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23
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What are the nested AVA’s in Walla Walla

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The Rocks of Milton-Freewater

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24
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Which AVA’s in Washington are both in Washington & Oregon state

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Columbia Valley
Columbia Gorge
Walla Walla

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25
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Name a key vineyard in Columbia Valley that is not part of any nestled AVA

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Cold Creek Vineyard

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26
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Who own famous Cold Creek Vineyard

A

Chateau Ste. Michelle

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27
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Stillwater Creek is home to which estate winery

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Novelty Hill

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28
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What was Washington’s first AVA

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Yakima Valley 1983

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29
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Which river passes through Yakima Valley AVA

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Yakima River

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30
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Which AVA in Washington is close to the town of Prosser

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Yakima Valley

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31
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What crop other than grape is Yakima valley famous for

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Hops
Over 70% of country’s crop

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32
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Which vineyard in Yakima Valley first planted Syrah in Washington

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Red Willow vineyard - 1986

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33
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On what elevation are generally the vineyards planted in Yakima valley

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1000 - 1400 ft

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34
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Name some famous vineyards in Yakima Valley

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Red Willow Vineyard
Boushey Vineyard
Otis Vineyard

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35
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Which vineyard first planted Cabernet Sauvignon in Washington

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Otis vineyard in Yakima Valley 1957

36
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Which is the warmest AVA in Washington

A

Red Mountain AVA

37
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Why is red mountain AVA named so

A

Abundant cheat grass makes it look red in springtime

38
Q

Name some top vineyards in Red Mountain AVA

A

Ciel du Cheval
Kiona
Klipsun

39
Q

Name some estate producers in Red Mountain AVA

A

Col Solare
Force Majeur
Upchurch Vineyard

40
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Explain the geography and climate of red mountain AVA

A 
16 hours of sunshine in summer
Windy, arid climate
High PH, nitrogen poor soils
Elevation
Significant diurnal shifts
Moderating influence of Yakima river
41
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What are the boundries defined for Snipes Mountain AVA

A

750 ft and above on Southern slopes
820 ft and above on Northern Slopes

42
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What is the height of Snipes Mountain Summit

43
Q

Which vineyard in Snipes mountain has oldest vinifera plantings? Which grape

A

Upland Vineyards
Muscat of Alexandria - 1917

44
Q

Which is the only estate producer in Snipes Mountain AVA

A

Upland Estate - Todd Newhouse

45
Q

What are the appellation boundaries in elevetion for Rattlesnake Hills AVA

A

850 - 1600 ft

46
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What is the average rainfall in Rattlesnake hills AVA

47
Q

Which are the important varieties in Rattlesnake hills AVA

A

Riesling
Cabernet Sauvignon

48
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What are the top two estates and vineyards in Rattlesnake Hills AVA

A

Andrew Will Estate - Two Blondes Vineyard
Cote Bonneville’s -Dubrul Vineyard

49
Q

What does Walla Walla means

A

Many Waters

50
Q

What is Wallula Gap

A

The bottleneck of Missoula floods about 18000 - 12000 years ago. Columbia river now flows through it

51
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What are the three rivers that confluence near Walla Walla

A

Columbia River
Walla Walla River
Snake River

52
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Which mountain marks the eastern border of Walla Walla

A

Blue Mountain

53
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What elevations are marked for Walla Walla vineyards

A

400 to 2000 ft (frost pressure below 850 ft though)

54
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What are the two subregions of Walla Walla

A

Mill Creek
North fork of Walla Walla Valley

55
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What is the primary soil type in Walla Walla

56
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Who planted first vinifera wines in Walla Walla

A

Gary Figgins - Leonetti Cellars 1977

57
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Name four oldest wineries in Walla Walla

A

Leonetti Cellars
Woodword Canyon
LÉcole
Waterbrook

58
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Which two new wineries made a mark for Walla Walla wine scene

A

Cayuse - Rhone Varietals
Pepper Bridge - Bordeaux Varietals

59
Q

Whic new nestled AVA in Walla Walla is entirely in Oregon

A

Rocks of Milton Freewater

60
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Which winery pioneered Rhone style wines to get the new AVA - Rocks of Milton Freewater

61
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What kind of soils are found in Rocks of Milton Freewater AVA

A

Old riverbed soils with Galets like Chateauneuf du Pape.
Flat surfaces

62
Q

Name a few new and reknowned producers of Walla Walla

A

Gramacery Cellars
Va Piano
Rotie Cellars
Amavi Cellars

63
Q

What is Vinea

A

Founded by group of Walla Walla wineries
An organisation committed to promoting sustainability among its members
Currently counts 2/3rd of grape acreage in Walla Walla as its members

64
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name few famous vineyards of Horse Heaven Hills

A 
Champaux Vineyard
Alder Ridge
Phinny Hill
Canoe Ridge
Long Shadows Benches
65
Q

Which famous wineries use Horse Heaven Hills fruit

A

Quilceda Creek
Andrew Will

66
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Climate and Geography of Horse Heaven Hills

A

Cooler than red mountain, warmer than Yakima Valley
Most vineyards with southerly aspects
Constant winds funneled through Columbia Gorge
Frost is a threat

67
Q

What does Wahluke slope means

A

Watering Hole

68
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Which is the driest AVA in Washington

A

Wahluke slopes - less than 150 mm

69
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Which river’s bank is close to Wahluke slopes AVA

A

Columbia River

70
Q

Name a famous vineyard in Wahluke Slopes

A

Wienbau Vineyard

71
Q

What is special about geography of Ancient Lakes of Columbia valley AVA

A

35 glacial lakes moderate the temperature

72
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Which is the only AVA falling outside the area impacted by Missoula floods in Columbia valley

A

Lake Chelan

73
Q

Which grapes grow the best in Lake Chelan AVA

A

Pinot Noir
Riesling

74
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Which is the smallest AVA by planted area in Washington

A

Naches Heights - 50 acres

75
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What kind of climate does Columbia Gorge has

A

Relatively cool and wet
900 mm rainfall
Moderated by Columbia River
Wind from west (pacific Ocean) keeps fungal diseases at bay

76
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Which was the first vineyard in Columbia Gorge

A

Atavus Vineyard - 1968

77
Q

Name few top producers in Columbia Gorge

A

Syncline
Mamaloose/Idiot’s Grace
Analemma

78
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Which is the most notable vineyard in Columbia Gorge

A

Celilo Vineyard

79
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Where were the first vineyards in Pouget Sounds planted

A

On Stretch Island by Lambert Evans

80
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Average rainfall in Pouget sounds

A

upwards of 2000 mm

81
Q

Which new AVA has the famous stillwater Creek vineyard in it

A

Royal Slopes AVA
located between the Wahluke Slope AVA and the adjacent Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA

82
Q

Which new AVA now has Sagemoor vineyard

A

White Bluffs AVA
located on a plateau on the eastern side of the Columbia River, north from Red Mountain AVA

83
Q

Which new AVA lies between Horse Heaven Hills and Columbia Gorge AVA

A

The Burn of Columbia valley AVA

84
Q

Where is Rocky Reach AVA

A

Located in the northern aspect of the Columbia Valley between Ancient Lakes and Lake Chelan

85
Q

Which is the smallest AVA in Washington

A

Candy Mountain AVA

86
Q

Which is the newest AVA of Washington? Where is it located

A

Rocky Reach AVA
northern aspect of the Columbia Valley between Ancient Lakes and Lake Chelan

87
Q

Which is the smallest AVA in Washington

A

Candy Mountain AVA

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