USE - Oregon State Flashcards
What is the minimum percentage of stated varietals required in Oregon wines?
90%
Excludes white/red Bordeaux varieties, major Rhône varieties, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Tannat & Tempranillo.
What is the minimum percentage of grapes required from the stated appellation in Oregon wines?
90%
This ensures the wine reflects the characteristics of the specific region.
Which AVAs does Northern Oregon share with Washington State?
- Walla Walla Valley
- Columbia Valley
- Columbia Gorge
What is the significant soil is found in the Rocks of Milton-Freewater AVA?
Topsoil of basalt cobblestones
Similar to the galets of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Which valley in Southern Oregon is noted as the warmest?
Applegate Valley
Who were the trailblazers in the Willamette Valley in the mid-1960s?
- David Lett of The Eyrie Vineyards
- Charles Coury of Charles Coury Vineyards
What significant achievement was accomplished in 1975?
International reconigtion by David Lett’s “South Block Reserve PN”
Which company bought property in Dundee Hills in 1987, enhancing Willamette’s reputation?
Joseph Drouhin
What is the style of Willamette Valley PN?
Lighter and earthier than Californian’s yet riper and more forward than Burgundian’s.
What are the two significant types of soil identified in the Willamette Valley?
- Jory: well-drained volcanic soil
- Willakenzie: marine sedimentary soil
List the sub-AVAs of Willamette Valley that were established in the mid-2000s.
- Dundee Hills
- Eola-Amity Hills
- Ribbon Ridge
- McMinnville
- Yamhill-Carlton District
- Chehalem Mountains
How many additional sub-AVAs have been added from 2019 to now in Willamette Valley?
5
What is the characteristic soil type of Dundee Hills AVA?
High content of Jory soil
Produces very elegant style Pinot Noir.
What is the characteristic soil type of Ribbon Ridge AVA?
High content of Willakenzie soil
Produces dense and dark style Pinot Noir.
Which AVA in Willamette Valley is noted for being the coldest?
Chehalem Mountains AVA
