Washington
Name an AVA that is shared by both Washington and Oregon.
What AVA is on the west side of the Cascade Range and is cooler and wetter than the majority of other major AVA's
Puget Sound
Climate of Willamette Valley
Cool Mediterranean with Maritime influence
Most panted grape of Oregon
Pinot Noir (70%)
What mountain range is a major geographic and climatic factor that creates a rain shadow for most of the Washington AVA's
The Cascade Mountains
What white grape is dominant in Washington?
Chardonnay
What AVA in Oregon is shared with Idaho
Hint: it is known for Syrah and Viognier
Snake River Valley
Name two Pinot Noir Producers from Oregon
-Bergstorm
-Domain Drouhin
-Ken Wright
-Soter
-Elk Cove
-J. Christopher
-Penner-Ash
85%
What three major rivers supply the majority of water to Washington vineyards.
Columbia, Yakima, Snake Rivers
If a wine is labeled as varietal, what percent of the grapes used need to be from the stated grape
90%
What was Oregon's first AVA that was established in 1984
Willamette Valley
If a wine is labeled as "Washington State" what percent of the grapes used need to be fronm Washington
95%
What Winery pioneered Washingtons states wines and is createted for putting Washington wines on the map?
Hint: It was founded in 1967
Chateau Ste. Michelle
What organization was founded in 1969 and is considered the backbone of Oregon's wine industry advocacy
The Oregon Wine Board
Dundee Hills is known for a volcanic basalt soil known as what
Jory
There are two producers that make over 50% of washington's wines, what are they?
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Gallo
What producer in Germany did Chateau St. Michelle team up with
Dr. Loosen
-Creating 'Eroica' 100% Reisling
What highend Burgundy Producer has holdings in Oregon
In 1979, this Oregon wine famously bested Burgundy Pinot Noir in the Wine Olympics in Paris.
Eyrie Vineyards 'South Block' Pinot Noir