Oregon, Washington, New York Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is Oregon’s most important AVA?
Willamette Valley AVA
Willamette Valley AVA is located between what two geographical features?
Coastal Range (west side)
Cascade Mountains (east side)
Which mountain range provides a rain Shadow for Willamette Valley AVA?
Coastal Range
What is the climate of Willamette Valley AVA?
Cool, Maritime influenced
What are the 3 main soils of Willamette Valley AVA?
–Volcanic
–Alluvial
–Clean
What are the 3 main White grapes of Willamette Valley AVA?
- Pinot Gris
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
What is the main red grape of Willamette Valley AVA?
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir accounts for ___% of plantings in Willamette Valley AVA.
70%
Wine color, intensity, and structure differ in Willamette Valley AVA even across the same grape varietal.
Why is this?
Vineyards are planted on the valley floor, hillsides, and at higher elevation–and each contributes to ripeness and concentration.
Oregon wine law states the ___% of a grape must be in a bottle if that grapes is stated on the label….
…Except for these two grape varietals.
90%
except for cab sauv and merlot, which can be a minimum of 75%.
If an Oregon wine label has a specific AVA on it, a minimum of ____%of the grapes must come from that AVA.
95%
(its 85% everywhere else in the US)
Who was David Lett?
David Lett was one of the pioneers of Oregon Viticulture.
He was one of the first to plant Pinot noir and Pinot Gris in the Willamette Valley in 1965
The majority of Washingtons vineyards are planted east or west of the Cascades?
East of the Cascade mountains
What is Washington State’s largest AVA?
Columbia Valley AVA
The Cascade Mountains create a ____ _____ for Columbia Valley.
Rain Shadow
Thanks to the rain Shadow created by the Cascades, what is the climate of Columbia Valley?
Continental/high desert
Hot summers, freezing cold winters, low precipitation
What are the 2 main white grapes in Washington State?
Chardonnay
Riesling
What are the 3 main red grapes in Washington State?
Cab sauv
Merlot
Syrah
Yakima Valley and Walla Walla AVAs are nested within what larger AVA?
Columbia Valley AVA
Is irrigation permitted in Washington State?
Yes, in fact–its essential due to the high-desert conditions
What are the main sources of water for irrigation in Washington State?
Columbia River
Snake River
Yakima River
What 2 other features of Washington State’s location and climate make it a good place to grow grapes?
- Northerly latitude –allows for long sunny days in summer
- Diurnal shifts–nighttime temps can drop 40 degrees from daytime highs, lending freshness and acidity preservation.
What are 4 important AVAs of New York State?
- Lake Erie AVA
- Finger Lakes AVA
- Hudson River AVA
- Long Island AVA
Who trailblazed the planting of Vitis vinifera in the Finger Lakes?
Dr Konstantin Frank
