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Where does OR sit in terms of total acreage under vine compared to the rest of the US?
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4th
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How many AVAs are in OR?
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18
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Approximately, how much does the Willamette Valley account for during harvest?
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75%
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Which two mountain ranges help define the climate of the Willamette?
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Coast RangeCascades
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T or F: OR typically harvests prior to Burgundy
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FALSEOR: late Sept/early OctBUR: mid Sept
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How does the Cascade Mountains influence the climate of Willamette Valley?
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protects Valley from warm, continental climate
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Name the major soils types of Willamette Valley
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1. Marine sedimentary2. volcanic basalt3. windblown loess4. Missoula Flood Deposits
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T or F: Limestone soils are very important in Willamette Valley
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FALSEno limestone is present
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Which two men are credited as the first to plant vineyards in Willamette?
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David Lett (Eyrie Vineyards)Charles Coury
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When did David Lett found Eyrie Vineyards?
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1966
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Which wine from Eyrie placed favorably in two blind tasting competitions?
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1975 'South Block'
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Who were the 2 Davids and 2 Dicks?
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David Lett - Eyrie Vineyards (1966)Dick Erath - Erath Winery (1969)Dick Ponzi - Ponzi Winery (1970)David Adelsheim - Adelsheim Vineyards (1972)
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When did Robert Drouhin purchase is winery in OR? First vintage?
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1987 1988 |
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Within which sub-AVA is the Eyrie Vineyard located?
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Dundee Hills
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Why do many producers avoid tilling their soil?
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prevent the spread of phylloxera/nematodes
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Dundee Hills are associated with which type of soil?
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Jory (volcanic basalt)
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Within which sub-AVA is the Maresh Vineyard located?
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Dundee Hills
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Shea Vineyard is located in which sub-AVA?
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Yamhill-Carlton District
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Name the smallest sub-AVA of Willamette Valley
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Ribbon Ridge
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Which AVA is located within Chehalem Mountains?
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Ribbon Ridge
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What is the dominant soil type of Ribbon Ridge?
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Willakenzie marine sediment
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Where is Beaux Freres located?
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Ribbon Ridge AVA
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Dick Erath was the first to plant vineyards in which AVA?
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Chehalem Mountains
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Which AVA has the highest elevation?
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Chehalem Mountains
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Name the six sub-AVAs of the Willamette Valley
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Chehalem MountainsRibbon RidgeDundee HillsYamhill-CarltonMcMinnvilleEola-Amity Hills
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Name the 18 AVAs in Oregon
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Walla Walla ValleyRocks of Milton FreewaterSnake River ValleyColumbia ValleyColumbia GorgeWillamette ValleyChehalem MountainsRibbon RidgeDundee HillsYamhill-CarltonMcMinnvilleEola-Amity HillsSouthern OregonUmpqua ValleyElkton OregonRed Hills Douglas CountyRogue ValleyApplegate Valley
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A wine is labelled McMinnville AVA, what percentage of wine must be from that AVA?
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95%
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A bottle of varietally labeled Pinot Gris or Pinot Noir in OR must contain what percentage of the grape?
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90%
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T or F: a bottle of varietally labeled Cabernet Sauvignon in OR must contain a minimum 90% CS
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FALSE, all BDX varietals are exempt therefore 75%
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T or F: Wines from OR must be 100% from the state
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TRUE
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In which AVA is Evening Land's Seven Springs Vineyard?
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Eola-Amity Hills
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Nekia is what type of soil?
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Volcanic Basalt
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How does the Van Duzer Corridor affect the resulting wine?
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reduces crop, produces thicker skins - heartier, darker, tannic wines
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Willakenzie soils are which type?
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marine sedimentary
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Name the most planted white grape of Willamette
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Pinot Gris
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Who first planted Riesling in OR? When? Where?
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Richard Sommer 1961 Umpqua Valley |
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Who is the founder of Hillcrest Vineyards?
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Richard Sommer
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Name the oldest still operating winery in OR. Who is the proprietor?
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Hillcrest Vineyards Richard Sommer |
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Name the two AVAs located within Umpqua Valley
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Elkton Oregon AVA Red Hills Douglas County Oregon AVA |
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Applegate Valley AVA is located within which larger AVA?
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Rogue Valley AVA
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Eagle Foothills AVA is located where?
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Idaho
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Where is the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA?
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Idaho/Washington
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Snake River Valley is an AVA shared by which two states?
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IdahoOregon (1 vineyard)
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When did Willamette Valley gain AVA status?
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1983
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Name the primary soil type of Ribbon Ridge
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Willakenzie (marine sediment)
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Which sub-AVA contains the highest elevation vineyards in the Willamette Valley?
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Chehalem Mountains
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Where is the Champoux Vineyard located?
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Horse Heaven Hills
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Where is Red Willow Vineyard?
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Yakima Valley
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What is currently the most planted white grape in Washington?
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Riesling
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What is the westernmost AVA in Washington?
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Puget Sound
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Who is known as the "father of Washington wine?"
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Walter Clore
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When did Walter Clore arrive in Prosser?
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1937
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What mountain range forms the eastern border of Walla Walla Valley?
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Blue Mountains
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How does the Blue Mountains affect weather patterns of Walla Walla?
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Adds rain
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What is the "Rocks?"
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collection of rocky soil similar to the Galets of CDP located in Walla Walla
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Which state is second behind CA in terms of wine production?
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WA
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T or F: most wine from WA is estate-produced
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FALSE very rare
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How does the Cascade Range affect climate of WA?
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Rain shadow effect Blocks marine weather |
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T or F: Most WA vineyards are located west of the Cascades
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FALSE East |
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T or F: Phylloxera is a serious viticultural issue in WA
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FALSE
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Name the types of soils found in WA
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Missoula Flood DepositsVolcanic basaltWindblown silt (loess)
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Andre Tchellischeff was associated with which WA winery
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Chateau Ste. Michelle
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What is the most planted red variety in WA?
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Merlot
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Which WA AVA was the first to be approved?
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Yakima Valley (1983)
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Name two important vineyards within the Columbia Valley AVA (that is not located in one of the enclosed AVAs)
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SagemoorCold Creek (owned by Ch. Ste. Michelle)
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Which AVAs are NOT located within Columbia Valley AVA?
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Puget SoundColumbia Gorge
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Syrah was planted first in which vineyard in WA?
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Red Willow Vineyard
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Name the 3 AVAs encompassed by Yakima Valley
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Rattlesnake HillsSnipes MountainRed Mountain
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Describe the climate of Red Mountain
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very warm (warmest in WA)
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Red Mountain is known for producing what style of wine?
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Dense, tannic, dark colored BDX blends
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Ciel du Cheval and Kiona are top vineyards in which AVA?
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Red Mountain
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Col Solare is a partnership between which two wineries?
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Antinori & Chateau Ste. Michelle
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Why are many Yakima Valley vineyards planted on the slopes?
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Avoid frost, cold nighttime temperatures
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Who founded Cayuse?
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Christophe Baron (1997)
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Name some of the top producers in Walla Walla
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GramercyCayuseAmaviChris FigginsLeonettiRotie CellarsWatersVa Piano
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Who planted the first vinifera in Walla Walla? When?
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Gary Figgins (Leonetti Cellars)1974
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Name the two prominent vineyards in Walla Walla
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Seven HillsPepper Bridge
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Who owns Two Blondes vineyard? Where is it located?
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Andrew WillRattlesnake Hills AVA
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Name two prominent vineyards within Horse Heaven Hills
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Champoux Alder Ridge Phinny Hill Canoe Ridge The Benches |
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Name two wineries that produces wine from Champoux vineyard
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Andrew Will Quilceda Creek |
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Which WA AVA is known for producing deeply colored, tannic wines favored by Robert Parker?
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Red Mountain
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In 2012 Gallo purchased which troubled winery
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Columbia Winery
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How may some WA wineries protect their wines during the winter?
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Burying canes Dual-trunk Training |
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T or F: WA has a longer growing season than CA
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FALSE - shorter
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Name the organization of Walla Walla growers focused on sustainable viticulture |
VINEA |
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VINEA is an organization of growers dedicated to sustainable viticulture located where? |
Walla Walla Valley |
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Name two wineries located within Dundee Hills besides Eyrie |
Archery Summit Sokol Blosser Dom. Serene Dom. Drouhin |
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T or F: Chaptalization is legal in Willamette Valley? |
TRUE |
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Which type of soil produces richer, darker fruited wines; Willakenzie or Jory? |
Willakenzie |
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Which AVA is shared between Idaho and WA? |
Lewis-Clark Valley AVA |
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Which AVA is shared between Idaho and OR? |
Snake River Valley AVA |
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If a label lists an AVA, what is the min % of grapes from that AVA? |
85% |
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Where is Thomas Vineyard located?
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Dundee Hills
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Where is Red Willow Vineyard?
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Yakima Valley
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Where is Seven Hills Vineyard?
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Walla Walla (WA)
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What type of soil is Laurelwood? Which Willamette Valley sub-AVA is it most prominent?
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Loess Chehalem Mountains |
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Where is Klipsun Vineyard?
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Red Mountain AVA
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Where is Boushey Vineyard?
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Yakima Valley
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