Oregon, Washington and New York

Question 1

What Oregon AVA has the greatest concentration of wineries and vineyards?

Answer 1

Willamette Valley AVA

Question 2

Willamette Valley AVA is to the east or west of the Cascades?

Answer 2

West

Question 3

Climate in Willamette Valley

Answer 3

Moderate climate

Question 4

Willamette Valley experiences cooling breezes from ___.
The growing season is mostly ___ with ___ and ___.

Answer 4

the Pacific Ocean

dry
long sunny days and cool nights

Question 5

Grape varieties in Oregon?

Answer 5

Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris

Question 6

Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley
4,7

Pinot Gris from Willamette Valley
2

Answer 6

4 High acidity
7 Ripe, red fruit flavours, a hint of cinamon spice

2 Dry

Question 7

What major Oregon AVA is located south of the Willamette Valley?

Answer 7

Southern Oregon AVA

Question 8

Name two nested AVAs within the Southern Oregon AVA.

Answer 8

Umpqua Valley
Rogue Valley

Question 9

Although Southern Oregon has the ___ conditions, there are ___ areas within its ___.

Answer 9

warmest
cooler
hillside and valleys

So that it enables Southern Oregon to grow both cool and warm climate varieties.

Question 10

Grape varieties in Southern Oregon

Answer 10

Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Syrah

Question 11

The Columbia Valley AVA lies to the ___ of ___.

Answer 11

east
cascade

Question 11

What are the most important nested AVAs within the Columbia Valley?

Answer 11

Yakima Valley AVA
Walla Walla AVA

Question 11

Vineyard management in Columbia Valley.
Why?

Answer 11

Irrigation

Because Columbia Valley is in rain shadow created by the Cascade Mountains.

Question 11

The majority of Washington’s vineyards are planted in which AVA?

Answer 11

Columbia Valley AVA

Question 12

What is the greatest threat grape growers face in the Columbia Valley?

Answer 12

Winter freezes, a major concern for grape growers, can slash crop sizes in half.

Question 13

What are the most important red/black grapes of Washington?

Answer 13

Elegant, age worthy Cabernet Sauvignon
Full bodied Merlot
Full bodied, intense Syrah

Question 14

What are the most planted white grapes in Washington?

Answer 14

Chardonnay
Riesling

Question 15

Chardonnay in Washington
7,9

Riesling in Washington
2,7

Answer 15

7 Toasty notes from Oak
9 Oaked

2 Dry
7 Ripe stone fruit flavour

Question 16

How do the vine species of New York vineyards compare to those on the west coast of the United States?

Answer 16

American and hybrid species prevail in upstate New York while the west coast of America primarily grows Vitis vinifera.

Question 16

American and hybrid grape varieties from New York are mainly used to produce what?

Answer 16

Juices, jellies, and table grapes

Some of these grapes are used to produce wine thanks to their winter hardiness, but their flavors are not typically deemed desirable in wines.

Question 17

What are the most widely planted Vitis vinifera grape varieties in New York?

Answer 17

White:
Riesling
Chardonnay

Red:
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 18

What is the most important AVA in New York?

Answer 18

Finger Lakes AVA

Question 19

How is the Finger Lakes AVA successful at growing v. vinifera when the area is known to have such cold weather?

Answer 19

Glacial lakes store summertime heat that they release well into November, extending the growing season.

Question 20

Grape varieties in Finger Lakes

Answer 20

Riesling
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Franc
Chardonnay