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Flashcards in Oregon, Washington, and New York Deck (11)
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1
Q

Grapes of New York

A

Reisling
Gewurztraminer
Chardonnay

Pinot Noir
Merlot
Cab Franc

Concord

Aurora and Seval Blanc (hybrids)

2
Q

AVAs of New York

A

Fingerlakes Region
Lake Erie Region
Hudson River Region
Long Island Region

3
Q

Which rivers are primary sources of irrigation in Washington?

A

Columbia
Yakima
Snake

4
Q

What are the grapes of Washington?

A

Chardonnay
Reisling

Cab Sauv
Merlot
Syrah

5
Q

Which mountains provide a rainshadow in Washington?

A

Cascades

6
Q

Important AVAs of Washington

A

Columbia Valley
Yakima Valley
Wallawalla Valley

7
Q

What is important about Washington viticulture?

A

It has dramatic diurnal shifts of a 40 degree difference between day and night which helps preserve acidity

8
Q

What is unique about Oregon wine law?

A

A wine must contain 90% of grape variety (except Cab Sauv, merlot which are 75%)

A wine labeled with a specific AVA must contain 95% of the grapes stated

9
Q

Grapes of Willamette AVA

A

PINOT NOIR (70%)

Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Reisling

10
Q

Soil of Willamette Valley

A

Mix of volcanic, alluvial, and clay

11
Q

Important AVA of Oregon

A

Willamette Valley