Other US Wine Regions Flashcards
Describe Naches Heights.
Naches Heights AVA is in the Columbia Valley in Washington state. Vineyards are at 1200-2100 ft. elevation. Pinot Gris, Riesling and Syrah are grown.
Where is the Umpqua Valley
The Umpqua Valley is in Oregon.
What are the sub-regions of Umpqua Valley?
Elkton Oregon and Red Hill Douglas County are the sub-regions of Umpqua.
What is the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater?
The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA (aka “the Rocks”) is a sub-appellation of the Walla Walla Valley AVA that lies entirely in the Oregon portion of the region. It is named after the cobblestone-rich soils of the area.
Where is the Wahlake Slope and what wines are produced there?
The Wahlake Slope AVA is in the Columbia Valley region of Washington State and contains about 15% or the state’s acreage. It is one of the driest and warmest parts of the region.
Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and some white varieties are produced here.
Where was Washington State’s first 100 point Syrah made?
The Royal Slope AVA, Charles Smith’s Royal City Syrah 2006, using grapes from Stoneridge Vineyard.
Which AVA is located in Washington into Oregon, straddling the Columbia River?
The Columbia Gorge AVA.
Which AVA is for blends of grapes from the North Fork of Long Island and the Hamptons AVAs?
The Long Island AVA
Describe the Lake Chelan region.
The Lake Chelan AVA is in Washington’s Columbia valley. It is at higher elevations, but has significant lake effects that create mild and favorable temperatures, a longer growing season, and less risk of frost.
Describe Horse Heaven Hills
Horse Heaven Hills AVA is in the Columbia Valley in Washington. It has steep slopes and tempering winds. Some of the states highest rated wines are from this area.
Where is the Lewis-Clark Valley?
72% of the Lewis-Clark AVA is in Idaho, the rest in Washington State. It follows near three rivers, the Snake, the Clearwater, and the Grande Ronde.
Where is the Rocky Reach and what are the dominant grape varieties?
Rocky Reach AVA is south of Lake Chelan, near the northern end of the Columbia Valley in Washington. It is mainly planted to Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a unique crystalline type of bedrock.
Which AVA is home to the oldest continually operating winery in the United States?
The Hudson River Region AVA.
What is significant about Benmarl Vineyards?
It is one of the oldest vineyards in the US, with vines originally planted in the early 1800s.
What is significant about the Brotherhood Winery?
It is the oldest continuously operating winery in the US, established in 1839.
