Willamette Valley

Question 1

The Three main soils of Willamette Valley
(wuh-la-muht)

Answer 1

• Loess (loh-es)

• Jory

• Willakenzie

Question 2

Loess (loh-es) Soil
(Willamette Valley)
6 Facts

Answer 2

• Silt Loam (silt, sand, clay) created by wind
• Youngest, lightest color, shallowest
• Also known as brown and Laurelwood
• floral aromatics
• Pops of red fruit and notes of white pepper
• Round and Volumptuous

Question 3

Jory Soil
(Willamette Valley)
4 Facts

Answer 3

• Basalt-based volcanic soils
• Bright cherry influence
• Adds a minerality, especially in finish
• Primary soil of Dundee Hills

Question 4

Willakenzie soil
(Willamette Valley)
5 facts

Answer 4

• Mustard tinted
• sedimentary
• The oldest of Willamette soils.
• Typically described as adding dark fruit characteristics (blackberry/black cherry and sometimes earthy notes.
• Primary soil of Yamhill-Carlton

Question 5

11 AVAs of Willamette Valley

(wuh-la-muht)

Answer 5

• Tualatin Hills
• Lauralwood District
• Chehalem Mountains
• Yamhill Carlton
• Ribbon Ridge
• Dundee Hills
• McMinnville
• Aola-Amity Hills
• Van Duzer Corridor
• Lower Long Tom
• Mount Pisgah