Oregon Wine Industry. Flashcards
Oregon in the Pacific Northwest.
When were the first grapes planted in Oregon?
What type of grapes were they?
Where were they planted?
1854.
Vinifera
Rogue River Valley
Which grapes are showing most promise in Oregon?
Pinot noir.
Wine producers from which European area are setting themselves up in Oregon?
Burgundy.
Location
Pacific Northwest.
within 130km of the Pacific Coast.
Describe the climate of Oregon.
Temperatures moderated by proximity to the ocean.
Pacific Ocean current is warm and brings rain.
Northerly so moderate climate with long moderate summers and wet autumns.
Rogue Valley on Californian border is warmer and drier.
How many grape varieties in Oregon?
Which is the primary varietal?
73
Pinot noir.
The key varietals in Oregon are
Pinot noir. Pinot Gris. Chardonnay. Syrah. Riesling.
Latitude of Oregon
41 degrees N to 46 degrees N
What is a positive effect of Oregons Northerly latitude?
Moderate temperatures with long sunlight hours giving slow, even ripening.
Cool nights producing Fresh acidity.
Mature, balanced flavours and full varietal character.
When was phylloxera seen in Oregon?
1990
Who is the father of modern Oregon wine?
When did he plant and what?
Name his vineyard.
Where is is?
Richard Sommer
1961. Pinot noir.
Hillcrest Vineyards in the Umpqua Valley
Southern Oregon AVA
