Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
74 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What are the AVA’s of Washington?
|
COLUMBIA VALLEY
YAKIMA VALLEY WALLA WALLA RED MOUNTAIN HORSE HEAVEN HILLS WAHLUKE SLOPE RATTLESNAKE HILLS COLUMBIA GORGE SNIPE MOUNTAIN LAKE CHELAN |
|
|
Name the recent great vintages for Washington State.
|
WASHINGTON
2003-2006, 2005!, 2001!, 1998-1999 |
|
|
What are the major Varietals grown in Washington State?
|
WHITE: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Madeline Angevine, Semillon.
RED: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Lemberger |
|
|
List the most planted varietals of Washington in order.
|
1) Chardonnay
2) Merlot 3) Riesling (as of 2007?) 4) Cabernet sauvignon 5) Syrah |
|
|
Approximate how many wineries are in Washington State. How does this compare to the mid-70’s?
|
There are over 600 wineries in Washington state now.
In 1975 there were less than a dozen. |
|
|
What was the growth rate of Washington wineries from 2000 to 2005?
|
One new winery bonded every 15 days.
|
|
|
What is the soil like in Washington?
|
Sandy, or volcanic.
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: Washington Vineyards, due to their northern latitudes, receive an average of 2 more hours of sunlight than a napa vineyard.
|
TRUE; this mix of more sunlight, with less heat, helps grapes ripen evenly.
|
|
|
Why can Winter in Eastern Washington be so bad for the vines?
|
Fast-moving, sub zero wind temperatures can freeze vines so quickly that the water in them expands and causes them to explode.
|
|
|
Explain dormancy in vines. Why is it important?
|
Much like sleeping for humans. Over the winters the vines become dormant, and rest up, readying themselves for the growing season. If the dormancy doesn’t occur, the vines head into spring like a human goes into work with a bad hangover.
|
|
|
What is lemberger?
|
A german/Austrian varietal grown only in Washington in the US. Makes a dark, spicy red wine not unlike Zin.
|
|
|
In 1951, a psychology professor made the first modern commercial Washington wines in his basement. What varietals were they, and what was the professor’s name?
|
Dr. Lloyd Woodburn; he produced pinot noir, Grenache, and gewurtztraminer. He is also the founder of associated vintners, the company that became Columbia winery.
|
|
|
What company did Associated vintners become in 1984?
|
Columbia winery
|
|
|
What company did Pommerelle and Nawico combine to form?
|
Chateau St. Michelle, then known as Ste. Michelle Vintners
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: Phylloxera has not affected Washington vineyards.
|
BOTH. Though it is probably present, it has never been a PROBLEM. This is due to the combination of the sandy soils, the cold winters, and the broad separation of
Of vineyard and winery sites. |
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: Two cold Washington rivers are the only reasons why grapes can grow in eastern Washington, due to the irrigation possibilities they provide.
|
TRUE. EASTERN Washington vineyards sites often receive only 6 inches of rainfall per year.
|
|
|
What is thebest age range for a Washington red wine?
|
Drink it within 8 years. As the vines grow older, this my improve.
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: The Columbia Valley is the biggest of All Washington AVAs.
|
TRUE The Columbia Valley AVA is the largest AVA in the state, covering almost a third of Washington, and includes all other current AVAs with the exception of the Puget Sound and Columbia Gorge AVAs.
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: The Columbia Valley AVA exists in Oregon.
|
TRUE: It extends slightly across the state border into Oregon, as does the Walla Walla AVA
|
|
|
Name one important vineyard located in this AVA not included in the sub AVAs of Columbia Valley
|
COLD CREEK VINEYARD
|
|
|
What are the sub AVAs of Yakima Valley?
|
Rattlesnake hills, Snipes Mountain, Red Mountain are sub AVAs, just as the Yakima valley is a sub-AVa of the Columbia Valley.
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: Yakima valley is Washington’s third oldest AVA.
|
FALSE. It is the oldest.
|
|
|
Do the flavors of Yakima wines stem more from the climate, or the soil type?
|
Supposedly the flavors here are temperature/climate driven than reliant on soil type.
|
|
|
Which half of the Yakima Valley is cooler, and therefore produces better grapes in a warm year?
|
The western half of the valley is cooler, and produces better fruit in a warm year.
|
|
|
What is the one thing that has supposedly plagued Yakima Valley AVA and made it, to a degree, less reputable than other areas?
|
The region has been plagued, to a degree, by bad vinification techinique.
|
|
|
Name three big vineyard sites in the Yakima Valley AVA
|
BOUSHEY VINEYARD
OTIS VINEYARD RED WILLOW |
|
|
Where is Walla Walla?
|
South east wasthington, spilling over the Oregon Border.
|
|
|
What is the soil like here?
|
The Valley has 4 distinct soil profiles. Slackwater terrace, loess, gravel, and flood plain silt.
|
|
|
What does the name Walla Walla mean?
|
The name Walla Walla means “many waters”
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: Walla Walla was the second official AVA in Washington.
|
TRUE
|
|
|
What was the name of the first winemaker in Walla Walla?
|
Home to Leonetti Cellars, the first vinis vinifera winemaker in walla walla.
|
|
|
Name 6 famous wineries in Walla Walla.besides Leonetti.
|
L’Ecole 41, Woodward Canyon, Seven Hills, Pepperbridge, Cayuse, Abeja, K Vinters
|
|
|
What international influence could be said to affect the vinification techniques of Walla Walla winemakers?
|
Shows some French influence due to French winemakers showing up and doing their thing.
|
|
|
Name 5 vineyard sites in Walla Walla.
|
Cailloux vineyard, Seven Hills vineyard, and Pepperbridge vineyard, millcreek vineyard, and Spring Valley vineyard
|
|
|
Which of the vineyard sites is typically the coolest in Walla Walla? What is the soil like there?
|
Pepperbridge; has loess and slackwater soil types
. Also, it is not Biodynamic, but rather suepr organic. |
|
|
Which vineyard site is technically located in Oregon, but legally located in Washington?
|
Seven Hills
|
|
|
Describe common characteristics of PepperBridge vineyard grapes.
|
Flavors of strawberry preserves and black cherry are common in grapes grown.
In cooler years, gives off herbal notes. |
|
|
What are the distinguishing factors of MILL CREEK UPLAND VINEYARD?
|
Deep loess soil
Frost free Lots of rain fall (triple other Walla Walla vineyards) Prominent diurnal shift, changing from a 90 degree day to a 50 degree night quickly. This produces grapes that are high in acid, contrated in flavor, firm in tannin, and deep in color. |
|
|
Describe Spring Valley vineyard. To whom is it leased?
|
In wheat country, with a very deep and rich soil.
Leased to Ste. Michelle. |
|
|
Is Red Mountain a red mountain?
|
No. Is neither really red, or a mountain.
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: Red Mountain is one of the most exclusive and sought after Washington growing areas.
|
TRUE
|
|
|
What is the soil like in Red Mountain AVA? What is the wind like? How does this affect the grapes?
|
High heat, low-nutrient soils (with rock clay and mineral) and strong wind patterns help grow grapes that are ripe, dark, tannic, tight, lightly aromatic, and ageworthy. They have to struggle, therefore they are strong.
|
|
|
If Red Mountain is so barren, when , why, and how did anyone get interested in growing grapes there?
|
Not a growable region until St. Michelle took interest in the area as a home for their Col Solare vineyard project and pumped money and irrigation equipment into the area.
Area was first developed in 1972 |
|
|
Describe a wine made from Red Mountain Grapes.
|
Red mountain wines are hard, tought, tarry, and tight upon release, and often exhibit firm cherry flavors, mineral/Iron ore qualities.
|
|
|
What winery is a joint venture between the Antinori’s of Italy and Chateau St. Michelle? What varietals does it use in it’s wine?
|
COL SOLARE; cabernet, merlot. No Sangiovese.
|
|
|
Name 4 big vineyards in Red Mountain.
|
Grand Ciel
CIEL DU CHEVAL KLIPSUN COL SOLARE KIONA |
|
|
Does the Horse Heaven Hill AVA cross over into Oregon?
|
No. Borders Oregon, but does not cross over
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: Most of the vineyards in Horse Heaven Hills are planted on Eastern facing slopes.
|
False. The vineyards of Horse heaven Hills AVA are planted on South facing slopes.
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: The slopes of Horse Heaven Hill vineyards are well drained and sandy.
|
TRUE well drained, sandy slopes. Upper reach of Champoux ranch is predominantly clay.
|
|
|
What is the climate like in this region? What tempers this?
|
Warm growing season, but proximity to the river keeps temperatures acceptable. The river also lessens the effect of winter frost. s
|
|
|
Name 4 big vineyards in Red Mountain.
|
Grand Ciel
CIEL DU CHEVAL KLIPSUN COL SOLARE KIONA |
|
|
Does the Horse Heaven Hill AVA cross over into Oregon?
|
No. Borders Oregon, but does not cross over
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: Most of the vineyards in Horse Heaven Hills are planted on Eastern facing slopes.
|
False. The vineyards of Horse heaven Hills AVA are planted on South facing slopes.
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: The slopes of Horse Heaven Hill vineyards are well drained and sandy.
|
TRUE well drained, sandy slopes. Upper reach of Champoux ranch is predominantly clay.
|
|
|
What is the climate like in Horse Heaven Hills AVA? What tempers this?
|
Warm growing season, but proximity to the river keeps temperatures acceptable. The river also lessens the effect of winter frost. s
|
|
|
Name the five largest vineyard sites in Washington.
|
Largest vineyards: Columbia Crest (2314 acres) Alder Ridge (815 acres) Ste. Michelle canoe ridge estate (470 acres) Wallua (411 acres) Coyote Canyon (310 acres)
|
|
|
Name the first and most famous vineyard site planted in Horse Heaven Hills AVA. .What did it used to be called? What is special about it?
|
CHAMPOUX First vineyard to be planted in the area, in 1972
Used to be called Mercer Ranches. Includes some of the oldest Cab Sauv vines in the country. |
|
|
What does Wahluke Slope mean?
|
The name means “Watering Place.”
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: The Wahluke Slope is the newest AVA in Washington state.
|
FALSE: 4th Newest (2006) AVA in Washington state.
|
|
|
Describe the soil of Wahluke Slope.
What is the aspect like? |
Aspect is south facing and sloped. Soil is coarse and well drained.
|
|
|
What s the climate like in Wahluke Slope?
|
Has little to no signifigant rainfall, and the climate is reliably warm and sunny.
|
|
|
What percentage of the grapes grown in Washington state does Wahluke Slope AVA produce?
|
Grows signifigant tonnage (20 % of the grapes in washtington) but less famous currently than other AVA’s.
|
|
|
Is the Rattlesnake Hills AVA generally warmer or cooler than Walla Walla during the winter?
|
8-10 degrees warmer on average.
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: This is the newest Washington AVA.
|
False as of 2010
Newest Washington Avas are Snipes Mountain and Lake Chelan |
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: The Columbia Gorge AVA is located on both sides of the Columbia river, and extends into Oregon.
|
TRUE
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: The Columbia Gorge AVA is a sub-AVA of the Columbia Valley AVA.
|
FALSE
|
|
|
Does Columbia Gorge AVA see extreme temperatures?
|
Usually not. Vineyards can be buffeted by wind but protected from extreme temperatures either way.
|
|
|
What varietals are best grown in Columbia Gorge AVA?
|
Aromatic whites, merlot, zin, Chard.
|
|
|
TRUE OR FALSE: The Gorge Ampitheater is located on the Western most fringe of Columbia Gorge AVA
|
FALSE. Do not confuse this with the Gorge Ampitheater area.
|
|
|
Name an important vineyard located in the Columbia Gorge.
|
CELIO VINEYARD
|
|
|
What grape varieties are grown in Puget Sound AVA and why?
|
Early ripening varieties: Madeleine angevine, Muller-Thurgau, Siegerrebe.
|
|
|
Wahluke Slope AVA
|
An isolated, south-facing plateau bordered in the west
and south by the winding Columbia River, to the north by the Saddle Mountains and the east by the Hanford Reach, a vast area of scrub-land surrounding the nuclear facility. Along with Red Mountain, is Washington’s warmest site, with heat units exceeding 3,000 year in and year out. The desert heat and abundance of water create the right conditions for largescale production of fine wine grapes. |
|
|
Puget Sound AVA
|
The common misconception about the climate of the
Puget Sound AVA is that growers must contend with rainforest-like conditions. In fact, some of the earliest vineyards. The AVA boundaries are in part defined by areas receiving “60 inches or less”. annual precipitation, but most vineyards only see between 30-40 inches...most of the annual rainfall occurs between November and April. There are but 80 acres planted, widely scattered throughout the region, which includes mainland, island and Olympic peninsula sites. |
|
|
Columbia Gorge AVA
|
Borders the western edge of the Columbia Valley
AVA. Includes land across the river in Oregon, although the vineyards there are less influenced by the Cascade Mountains and are at lower elevations than those on the Washington side. On the Washington side, vineyards are on south-facing slopes above the river. Those closest to the mountains are among the few in the state that can be dry-farmed. |
