Washington & Oregon

Question 1

Where are the Cascade mountains found?

Answer 1

In Washington and Oregon

Question 2

Describe the climate of Washington

Answer 2

West of the Cascade mountains, moderate maritime

East of the Cascade mountains, arid, EXTREME continental

Question 3

Describe the weather in Oregon

Answer 3

sunny with cool nights - ideal for cool climate varieties

Question 4

Where is Willamette Valley AVA? What does it grow?

Answer 4

Northern Oregon

Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris

Question 5

What are the 3 key AVA’s in Washington state (East of the Cascade Mtns)?

Answer 5

Columbia Valley AVA, Yakima Valley AVA, and Walla Walla AVA

Question 6

T/F: Irrigation is required in Columbia Valley, East of the Cascade Mtns?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T/F: Phylloxera is a problem in Washington State because of the sandy soils

Answer 7

False

-most vines are ungrafted!

Question 8

What are the Grapes of Washington State?

Answer 8

Chard, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Syrah, Riesling

Question 9

What is the climate in Oregon

Answer 9

It is moderate maritime