Willamette Valley

Question 1

Pioneers of Willamette Valley

Answer 1

1960s
David Lett of The Eyrie Vineyards
Charles Coury of Charles Coury Vineyards

Question 2

Other Willamette Valley Pioneers (of the Modern Era)

Answer 2

Erath (Chehalem Mountains, 1969)
Ponzi (Chehalem Mountains, 1970)
Amity Vineyards (Eola-Amity Hills, 1974)
Elk Cove (Chehalam Mountains, 1974)
Sokol Blosser (Dundee Hills, 1977)
Bethel Heights (Eola-Amity Hills, 1977)

Question 3

Who produces Cuvee Laurène and Cuvee Louise?

Answer 3

Domaine Joseph Drouhin
Laurène = flagship
Louise = best barrel selection

Question 4

Important vineyards of Eola Amity Hills. What style does this AVA produce.

Answer 4

Seven Springs (Evening Land)
Jerusalem Hill (Domaine Serene)
Roserock (Drouhin)
Bethel Heights
Justice
Temperance Hill
Spirit Hill (Argyle)
-Sits just east of Van Duzor Corridor, more rustic and rugged style pinot noir.