Terroir/Climate

Question 1

What type of climate does the Willamette Valley have?

Answer 1

Mainly maritime with continental and mountain influences.

Question 2

Describe the Jory soil.

Answer 2

Basalt-based volcanic soil
Found in high amounts in Dundee.

Question 3

Describe the Willakenzie soil.

Answer 3

Blend of sandstone, tufa, & siltstone.
Found in high amounts in Ribbon Ridge

Question 4

Which AVAs in Oregon are also in Washington?

Answer 4

Walla Walla AVA
Columbia Valley AVA
Columbia Gorge AVA

Question 5

The Rocks of Milton-Freewater AVA is known for?

Answer 5

Topsoil of basalt cobblestones similar to the galets of CdP in France.

Question 6

Which AVA in Oregon is the driest and warmest west of the Cascades?

Answer 6

Applegate Valley AVA

Question 7

Which AVA in Oregon is also shared in Idaho?

Answer 7

Snake River Valley AVA

Question 8

What is the gap in the Coastal Range in Oregon that funnels cold Pacific air into the vineyards?

Answer 8

Van Duzer Corridor

Question 9

Which AVA is warmer, Dundee Hills or Yamhill-Carlton?

Answer 9

Yamhill-Carlton

Question 10

Where are 99% of all vineyards in Washington State?

Answer 10

East of the Cascades

Question 11

What do the vineyards east of the Cascades in Washington benefit from?

Answer 11

Rain shadow effect

Question 12

What climate does Eastern Washington have?

Answer 12

A true continental climate

Question 13

The vineyards in Eastern Washington also receive what?

Answer 13

Additional summer sunlight from the higher latitude