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Washington Flashcards

1
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Washington is the _____ largest producer of vinifera in the United States.

A

Second (2nd)

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2
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What company is the largest producer of wines in Washington?

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

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3
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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates lays claim to being the world’s largest producer of what varietal?

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Riesling

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Most vinifera vineyards are planted [west/east] of the Cascade Mountains.

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East

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5
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Most of Washington’s wine region experience what climate type?

A

Continental

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What geographic feature forms a rain shadow over the Columbia River Basin?

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Cascade Mountains

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True/False: Dry-farming is commonly practiced throughout Washington.

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False

Dry-farming is nearly impossible

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How do the Cascade Mountains influence the climate of eastern Washington?

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They create a continental climate by blocking the east-ward flow of cool, maritime air from the Pacific

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9
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Why do the valley floors east of the Cascades experience greater frost pressure than hillsides?

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The ridges (anticlines) create a temperature inversion layer, trapping cold air in the valleys

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10
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_____-facing slopes experiences the warmest temperatures and most sunshine.

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South

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What two major forces shaped the geology of Washington’s vineyards?

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Volcanic eruptions

Missoula Floods

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12
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Floods from Lake Missoula bottlenecked at what point before rushing through the Columbia Gorge?

A

Wallula Gap

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13
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What are “Trouchet” beds?

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Nutrient-rich soil deposits

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14
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List the top 5 white varietals cultivated in Washington.

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Chardonnay
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewürztraminer
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15
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List the top 4 red varietals in Washington.

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Cabernet Franc

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16
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95% of Washington’s vineyards lie within what AVA?

A

Columbia Valley AVA

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17
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Name the AVAs of Washington not found within the Columbia Valley?

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Puget Sound

Columbia Gorge

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18
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Who is the owner of Cold Creek vineyard?

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Château Ste. Michelle

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19
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Stillwater Creek is the estate vineyard of what producer?

A

Novelty Hill

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20
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Name the nested AVAs of Yakima Valley.

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Rattlesnake Hills
Snipes Mountain
Red Mountain

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21
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Yakima Valley is the _____-largest AVA in Washington.

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Third (3rd)

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Over 70% of hops grown in the United States come from what Washington region?

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Yakima Valley

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23
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The first Syrah in Washington was planted in what vineyard?

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Red Willow Vineyard

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24
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The first Cabernet Sauvignon planted in Washington was at the __________ Vineyard.

A

Otis Vineyard

25
Q

What sub-AVA in Yakima Valley has the hottest climate in Washington?

A

Red Mountain AVA

26
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True/False: Red Mountain is the smallest and least-cultivated AVA in Washington.

A

False

It is the smallest AVA, but it is also the most densely cultivated

27
Q

For what style of wine if Red Mountain most well known?

A

Tannic, deeply colored Bordeaux reds

28
Q

Name 3 estate-producers from Red Mountain AVA.

A

Col Solare
Force Majeure
Upchurch Vineyards

29
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Col Solare is a joint venture between what two wine estates?

A

Antinori and Ste. Michelle

30
Q

Where are the oldest vinifera plantings in Washington found, what what is the grape?

A

Snipes Mountain

Muscat of Alexandria (1917)

31
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What producer dominates production from Snipes Mountain?

A

Upland Vineyards

32
Q

Rattlesnake Hills lies on the north bank of what river?

A

Yakima River

33
Q

What varietal is historically important to Rattlesnake Hills?

A

Riesling

34
Q

Name two top vineyards in Rattlesnake Hills and their respective producers.

A 
Two Blondes Vineyards (Andrew Will)
Dubrul Vineyard (Côte Bonneville)
35
Q

__________ is the easternmost of Columbia Valley’s nested AVAs.

A

Walla Walla Valley

36
Q

1/3rd of Walla Walla’s acreage lies in what state?

A

Oregon

37
Q

Walla Walla Valley lies at the confluence of what 3 rivers?

A

Columbia
Walla Walla
Snake

38
Q

What mountain range forms the eastern border of Walla Walla Valley?

A

Blue Mountains

39
Q

Name 2 subregions of Walla Walla near the Blue Mountains.

A

Mill Creek

North Fork of Walla Walla Valley

40
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What was the second region of gain AVA recognition in Washington?

A

Walla Walla Valley (1984)

41
Q

The Rocks of Milton-Freewater is a sub-AVA of what larger region?

A

Walla Walla Valley

42
Q

What sub-AVA of Walla Walla Valley lies entirely in Oregon?

A

The Rocks of Milton-Freewater

43
Q

Horse Heaven Hills is critically praised for what varietal?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

44
Q

Champoux, Phinny Hill, and Canoe Ridge are all vineyards in what appellation?

A

Horse Heaven Hills AVA

45
Q

Where is Wahluke Slope in relation to Yakima Valley?

A

North

46
Q

Name Washington’s driest AVA.

A

Wahluke Slope

47
Q

Name the 1st commercial vineyard in Wahluke Slope AVA and it’s current owner.

A

Weinbau

Sagemoor

48
Q

What is the most planted varietal in Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA?

A

Riesling

49
Q

Who is the largest producer in Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley?

A

Milbrandt Vineyards

50
Q

What is the only region in the Columbia Basin that was not affected by the Missoula Floods?

A

Lake Chelan

51
Q

Name 2 key subregions of Columbia Gorge, and the state each is found in.

A 
Underwood Mountain (Washington)
Hood River Valley (Oregon)
52
Q

Syncline, Memaloose, and Analemma are all prominent producers in what AVA?

A

Columbia Gorge AVA

53
Q

Washington’s second-largest AVA is __________.

A

Puget Sound AVA

54
Q

True/False: Puget Sound is Washington’s 2nd most heavily planted region.

A

False. It is 2nd largest in land size, but the least planted.

55
Q

Name 3 vineyard areas in Puget Sound AVA.

A

San Juan
Bainbridge
Lopez

56
Q

How does the climate of Puget Sound compare with AVAs east of the Cascades?

A

It is a rainy, cold climate whereas those east are continental.

57
Q

Where would one find plantings of Madeline Angevine in Washington? Who produces it as a varietal wine?

A

Puget Sound

San Juan Vineyards

58
Q

What is the parentage of Müller-Thurgau?

A

Riesling x Madeleine Royale

59
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What is the parentage of Siegerrebe?

A

Madeleine Angevine x Savagnin Rose

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