USA/WASHINGTON

Question 1

Which are the AVAs divided between Oregon & Washington?

Answer 1

*Walla Walla Valley
*Columbia George

Question 2

Name the 2 AVAs that are shared with Oregon, but situated mainly in Idaho?

Answer 2

*The snake River Valley-2007
*Lewis-Clarke Valley-2016

Question 3

Describe a common winemaking and legal practices within Oregon?

Answer 3

*Acidification and chaptalization is common and legal!
*Whole bunch fermentation for Pinot Noir , for complexity and structure.
*11-18 months oak common

Question 4

Name the largest AVA of Washington State?

Answer 4

*Columbia Valley AVA
*Wahluke Slope-very worm area
Merlot, Syrah, Cab Sauv, Chardonnay, Riesling

Question 5

Describe the climate of Walla Walla ?

Answer 5

Continental-with long hot dry summers, cool nights and cold winters!

Question 6

What is the main problem within Walla Walla considering the climate?

Answer 6

*Late spring frost!
*Wind machines are used to not allow frost damage.

Question 7

Which is the most red Planted grape variety within Walla Walla?

Answer 7

(Cab Sauvignon)
Merlot
Cab Franc
Syrah
Malbec- are the next!