Wine AVAs of Washington Flashcards
The Puget Sound received its AVA designation in what year?
1995
What are the main varietal(s) of Puget Sound?
Madeleine Angevine
Siegerebbe
Muller- Thurgau
What is normally not considered about the Puget Sound’s growing season?
Though considered a very rainy area, the core area of the appellation has a growing season that is drier and sunnier than many classic wine grape growing regions in Europe.
Describe the location of Woodinville Wine Country.
Nestled in the beautiful Sammamish River Valley just 30 minutes northeast of Seattle, Woodinville Wine Country is home to over 100 wineries and tasting rooms representing every appellation in Washington.
Describe the climate of Woodinville Wine Country.
Nearly all of the Woodinville wineries grow their grapes in the warm- arid climate of Eastern Washington’s Columbia Valley where warm vineyards boast sandy, gravelly soils providing an ideal medium to plant vines but requires grapes to be transported a considerable distance to those wineries.
Woodinville Wine Country is home to what notable producers. Which of these producers are also Winery Direct producers?
Chateau Ste Michelle
Adams Bench (Winery Direct producer)
Baer
Cadence (Winery Direct producer)
Januik/ Novelty Hill
Stevens (Winery Direct producer)
Sparkman
Brian Carter (Winery Direct producer)
Obelisco (Winery Direct producer)
What Columbia Valley sub appellations are contained within Washington State?
Wahluke Slope
Horse Heaven Hills
Yakima
What are the sub appellations in Yakima?
Red Mountain
Rattlesnake Hills
What are the main varietal(s) in the Washington side of Colombia Valley?
Cabernet
Merlot
Syrah
What are the main varietal(s) of the sub appellations located in the Washington side of Columbia Valley?
Cabernet
Merlot
Chardonnay
Riesling
Syrah
What is Wahluke Slope known for?
Known primarily as one of the warmest growing regions in the state, and for its red grape varieties, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. Wahluke Slope wines tend to be ripe and full- bodied with pure varietal fruit flavors.
What is the total area of Horse Heaven Hills (H3)? How many acres are planted grapes? What percentage of Washington’s total grape production comes out of Horse Heaven Hills?
570,000 total acres
10,584 acres of planted grapes
25% of Washington’s total grape production
How many vineyard acres does Yakima contain? How much of Washington’s total vineyards is this?
16,042 acres of vineyards
Represents one third of Washington’s vineyards.
What is the most planted grape varietal in Yakima? What other grape varietals follow?
Chardonnay, followed by Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon
Horse Heaven Hills (or H3) is a source of fruit for what industry giants? What other notable vineyards does this appellation contain?
Chateau Ste Michelle
Columbia Crest
Champoux Vineyards
Quilceda Creek Vineyards
Name the outlined AVA.
Puget Sound
Name the outlined AVA.
Columbia Valley (Washington State side)
Name the outlined AVA.
Wahluke Slope
Name the outlined AVA.
Yakima Valley
Name the outlined AVA.
Rattlesnake Hills
Named the outlined AVA.
Red Mountain
Name the outlined AVA.
Horse Heaven Hills (H3)
Name the outlined AVA.
Walla Walla (Washington State side)
Name the outlined AVA.
Columbia Gorge (Washington State side)
