Wine AVAs of Oregon

Question 1

What are the sub appellations of Willamette Valley?

Answer 1

Dundee Hills

Eola- Amity Hills

McMinnville

Yamhill- Carlton

Chehalem Mountains

Question 2

What is the sub appellation of the Chehalem Mountains?

Answer 2

Ribbon Ridge

Question 3

What are the main varietal(s) of Willamette Valley?

Answer 3

Pinot Noir

Question 4

Willamette Valley received its AVA designation in what year?

Answer 4

1984

Question 5

What is Oregon’s leading wine region?

Answer 5

Willamette Valley

Question 6

Willamette Valley is home to what percentage of Oregon’s wineries and vineyards?

Answer 6

66% or two thirds.

Question 7

Willamette Valley is recognized as one of the world leading producers of what grape varietal?

Answer 7

Pinot Noir

Question 8

Describe Willamette Valley’s Pinot Noir.

Answer 8

With similarly cool climate and protected by the rains by the Coastal Range, Willamette Pinot Noir is often said to be more Burgundian in style than California Pinot Noir, with less fruit intensity and more complex earthy flavors.

Question 9

In 1988 what noted Burgundy producer and Willamette Valley pioneer said that Burgundy and Oregon were the only two places they would grow Pinot Noir?

Answer 9

Domaine Drouhin

Question 10

Where are the six sub appellations of Willamette Valley located?

Answer 10

They are located in the lower hillsides in the northern portion of the valley just southwest of Portland.

Question 11

Dundee Hills received its designation in what year?

Answer 11

2004

Question 12

What grape varietal was first planted in Dundee Hills, and by whom was it planted by?

Answer 12

Pinot Noir

David Lett (Papa Pinot)

Question 13

What Burgundy based producer established their North American Winery in Dundee Hills?

Answer 13

Domanie Drouhin

Question 14

Eloa- Amity Hills received its designation in what year?

Answer 14

2006

Question 15

Describe the climate in Eola- Amity Hills.

Answer 15

Ocean winds blow in though the Van Duzer Corridor and cause even the locals to keep their Pendleton blankets out well into July. The cold air makes the vines work harder and amplifies pinot’s already lush and aromatic qualities.

Question 16

Eola- Amity Hill’s Pinot Noir’s exhibit what characteristics?

Answer 16

Concentrated flavors of blackberry, currant and cherry, rounded out by spice and earthy tones . A strong backbone of fruit tannins and acidity add age- ability to these elegant red wines.

Question 17

Yamhill- Carlton received its designation in what year?

Answer 17

2004

Question 18

Yamhill- Carlton is home to pioneers as _________, __________, and acclaimed vineyards such as __________.

Answer 18

Ken Wright

Tony Soter

Shea

Question 19

Describe the characteristics of Yamhill- Carlton Pinot Noir?

Answer 19

Typically lower in acidity, deeper in color, and breath of mouth feel that than that of neighboring regions. The wines have some of the darkest color of all Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs.

Question 20

Chahalem Mountains received their designation in what year?

Answer 20

2006

Question 21

Describe the area of Chehalem Mountains.

Answer 21

Home to an estimated 150 vineyards with an average size of 12.5 acres. This patchwork of small, family owned vineyards on varying soil types and elevations from 200 to well over 1,000 feet above sea level is an exciting source for exquisite wines. The AVA also includes the sub appellation Ribbon Ridge (designation in 2005).

Question 22

The Rogue Valley received its designation in what year?

Answer 22

2000

Question 23

Rouge Valley is _________ of Oregon’s sixteen federally approved American Viticultural Areas.

Answer 23

Southern- most

Question 24

Rouge Valley produces what percentage of red wines and what percentage of white wines? What are the most planted red varieties?

Answer 24

65= 70% red varieties

30- 35% white varieties

Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 25

Applegate Valley received its designation in what year?

Answer 25

2000

Question 26

Describe Applegate Valley.

Answer 26

Has an average elevation of 1,330 feet above sea level and excels with Rhone and Bordeaux varietals.

Question 27

Name the outlined AVA.

Answer 27

Willamette Valley

Question 28

Name the outlined AVA.

Answer 28

Chehalem Mountains

Question 29

Named the outlined AVA

Answer 29

Ribbon Ridge

Question 30

Name the outlined AVA.

Answer 30

Dundee Hills

Question 31

Name the outlined AVA.

Answer 31

Yamhill- Carlton

Question 32

Name the outlined AVA.

Answer 32

McMinnville

Question 33

Name the outlined AVA.

Answer 33

Eola- Amity Hills