United States - Pacific Northwest - Oregon Flashcards

1
Q

What major physical features sets on the eastern side of majority of Oregons wine regions

A

Cascades Mountains

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What is the major AVA of Oregon

A

Williamette Valley

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3
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What is the main grape of Williamette Valley

A

Pinot Noir 🔴

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4
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Dundee Hills AVA

Eola - Amity Hills AVA

Ribbon Ridge AVA

McMinnville AVA

Yamhill-Carlton District AVA

Chehalem Mountains AVA

Are all AVAs of what state

A

Oregon

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5
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What is Jory

A

A well drained soil series of volcanic origin, is common in the “red hills” of Dundee Hills AVA

Creates more elegant wines

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What is Willakenzie

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A marine sedimentary soil found in Ribbon Ridge

Creates a denser style wine and darker fruit

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What is the warmest AVA west of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon?

A

Applegate Valley

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Q

What is the minimum % of grapes that must come from a respective appellation in Oregon in order to be used on the label?

A

95% not the federal mandated 85%

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