Wine AVAs of Oregon Flashcards
What are the sub appellations of Willamette Valley?
Dundee Hills
Eola- Amity Hills
McMinnville
Yamhill- Carlton
Chehalem Mountains
What is the sub appellation of the Chehalem Mountains?
Ribbon Ridge
What are the main varietal(s) of Willamette Valley?
Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley received its AVA designation in what year?
1984
What is Oregon’s leading wine region?
Willamette Valley
Willamette Valley is home to what percentage of Oregon’s wineries and vineyards?
66% or two thirds.
Willamette Valley is recognized as one of the world leading producers of what grape varietal?
Pinot Noir
Describe Willamette Valley’s Pinot Noir.
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.
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?
Domaine Drouhin
Where are the six sub appellations of Willamette Valley located?
They are located in the lower hillsides in the northern portion of the valley just southwest of Portland.
Dundee Hills received its designation in what year?
2004
What grape varietal was first planted in Dundee Hills, and by whom was it planted by?
Pinot Noir
David Lett (Papa Pinot)
What Burgundy based producer established their North American Winery in Dundee Hills?
Domanie Drouhin
Eloa- Amity Hills received its designation in what year?
2006
Describe the climate in Eola- Amity Hills.
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.
Eola- Amity Hill’s Pinot Noir’s exhibit what characteristics?
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.
Yamhill- Carlton received its designation in what year?
2004
Yamhill- Carlton is home to pioneers as _________, __________, and acclaimed vineyards such as __________.
Ken Wright
Tony Soter
Shea
Describe the characteristics of Yamhill- Carlton Pinot Noir?
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.
Chahalem Mountains received their designation in what year?
2006
Describe the area of Chehalem Mountains.
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).
The Rogue Valley received its designation in what year?
2000
Rouge Valley is _________ of Oregon’s sixteen federally approved American Viticultural Areas.
Southern- most
Rouge Valley produces what percentage of red wines and what percentage of white wines? What are the most planted red varieties?
65= 70% red varieties
30- 35% white varieties
Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon
Applegate Valley received its designation in what year?
2000
Describe Applegate Valley.
Has an average elevation of 1,330 feet above sea level and excels with Rhone and Bordeaux varietals.
Name the outlined AVA.
Willamette Valley
Name the outlined AVA.
Chehalem Mountains
Named the outlined AVA
Ribbon Ridge
Name the outlined AVA.
Dundee Hills
Name the outlined AVA.
Yamhill- Carlton
Name the outlined AVA.
McMinnville
Name the outlined AVA.
Eola- Amity Hills
