United States - Washington Flashcards

1
Q

What state in the United States is the 2nd largest producer of premium wines, accounting for 5% of the nations total production

A

Washington state

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2
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Most of the wine regions in Washington State are located where and what percentage does it make up?

A

Eastern side of the Cascade Mountains and 95% of the vineyards are located there

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3
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What climate effects makes wine growing easier on the eastern side of the state of Washington?

A

Rain Shadow Effect

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4
Q

What is the climate of Eastern Washington

A

Continental

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5
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What is the soil type of Washington State

A

Bedrock - basalt

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6
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What is the largest appellation in Washington State?

A

Columbia Valley

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7
Q

Yakima Valley

Walla Walla Valley

Horse Heaven Hills

Are all regions of what state

A

Washington

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8
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What AVA was the first to receive AVA status in the state of Washington in 1983

A

Yakima Valley

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9
Q

Snipes Mountains

Rattlesnake Hills

Red Mountain

Are all sub regions to what region in Washington State

A

Yakima Valley

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10
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What is the warmest but smallest AVA in Washington State

A

Red Mountain

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11
Q

What is the main grape of Red Mountain AVA

A

Cabernet Sauvignon 🔴

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12
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What is the main grapes of Walla Walla Valley?

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Cabernet Sauvignon 🔴

Merlot 🔴

Syrah 🔴

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